bobber stops

[fishgeek]

How do you attach these things so they don't slide up the line. Thanks for your help

[Bill Krejca]

If you are using the string tied on a tube type, just slide the tube onto the line a ways, slide off the tube from the end of the line, and tighten the knot as tight as you can get it where you want the bobber to stop. Cut off the excess string- I like to leave about 1/2 inch ends on the string so I can later retighten as required. The string may loosen a little each time you reposition the knot for a different depth. Then slide on a bead, the bobber, and hook.

Braided line can be used as long as you really tighten the knot, mono line holds a little better.

I have had not as good a luck with the rubber type of stop, and do not use. If the type of stop made of a tiny plastic strip with the multiple holes are used with braid, the braid will cut the plastic strip while you are pulling off the first snag.

Sometimes I will tie a second stop below the bobber, after placing another bead between the bobber and that second knot. If the line breaks at the hook during a snag pull, the bobber stays on the line and you do not lose it(this is more appreciated when bank fishing).



Good luck,

[fishgeek]

perfect, thanks Bill. I will have a go at it.

[Newby UL]

I use the plastic type with multiple holes because I think it holds better. However, I don't have problems with my braid cutting it. Maybe the ones I buy are a little thicker?

[drbrand]

I just use a rubber band and tie it directly to the line, then clip the ends of the rubber band off next to the knot.

[Bill Krejca]

NU,

Yeah, perhaps you are using a heavier strip. My first and last attempt using the plastic strip resulted in the complete destruction of the strip except for 2 tiny end pieces after I straightened the hook on a snag.

[thump55]

fishgeek- One habit you can get into when bringing in a fish, is watching for the stop to come up to the end of the rod and giving it a tiny bit of slack to get it over the first eye. 90% of the time, the knot (or stop) slides when it hits the end guide of the rod with a fish on. Obviously if you really want the fish, don't give 'em any slack, but if it is a small fish, or not the species you want, let that knot slide over the guides a little. Also, if you are fishing shallow enough, use the rod as a gage so you know where the knot was, that way you can check it after a fish and put it back exactly where you had it.

Dave S

[Randy Morgel]

I like to glue a bead to the top of all my bobbers right after I buy them it helps prevent cuts in the line and stops the line from cutting into the top of the bobber also,,then all I need is a bobber stop ,,which by the way are not created equal ,,the braided thread ones work better then the twisted thread

[eyewinder]

When using a bobber stop, especially on superline, placing two of the string-type stops on the line, back-to-back, seems to make it much less likely the stop(s) will slip.

It also helps to occasionally retighten one or both bobber stops BEFORE they slip.

[Jeff Hanson]

It really depends on what type of string the knot is tied with, some are far superior to others, the soft, smooth threads don't stay tight as well as the stiffer types of threads. Also, if you get the knot wet before tightening it, it will stay tighter longer. Make sure to only move the knot on wet line, it will burn through dry line instantly.
Hope this helps,
Jeff Hanson