Slip bobber rod

[kevin]

Hey guys. I'm on the lookout for a slip bobber rod. Preferably around 8' or so. Any suggestions? Don't see much in Cabela's and Bass Pro catalogs. Thanks for the help.

[Tailgunner]

Try a "steelhead" rod. They typically have a very flexible tip, good backbone and longer lengths which make them ideal for slip bobber fishing. I use a 10 1/2 ft. noodle rod [ a bit excessive] that is a riot with a 4lb smallmouth hooked up!

[ufda]

Took an 8.5' fiberglass bass action flyrod (7 weight). Put new eyes and a new handle/reel seat on it and it works marvelously! Doesn't have to be an expensive rod either as it is simply used for slinging out a float and leech or nightcrawler rather than casting. Did the same thing with a graphite flyrod to use for flinging crawlers out with a Lindy sinker and snaking them back over sandbars and clam beds. Incredible feel!!
Good luck,
ufda

[kevin]

Thanks for the suggestion guys. I am getting more and more into the slip bobber thing as I find how effective it is. Have a great weekend.

[jigtugger]

The hottest rod im my boat while slip bobbering is my 4 year olds 32" Scooby Doo pole with matching scooby reel. Talk about a challenge, try setting the hook in 30 ft. of water when the bobber is 20 ft. from the boat! Believe it or not, he hasn't lost one yet on Mille lacs walleyes with that magic pole. It must be that child magic. For the record, he gripes more about that new slot limit than me.

Oh yeah, wal-mart has the pole for 9.88 if you need one. I'm thinking about making the switch myself.

[RS]

kevin,
I use a Cabela's IM6 Pro Series 8'6" steel head rod for bobbers. I bought it about 6 years ago to use for casting plugs then started using it for bobbers. It is the only "longer" rod I have ever owned and currently need. I thought this was a reasonably priced rod (about $40.00) at the time and the quality has far exceeded the price. No matter what brand you choose you are right when you say you want a rod at least 8 feet long. I had always used a 6 to 6 1/2 foot rods before with some sucess, but never even close to the sucess I've had with a "longer" rod. It also is an excellant long casting plug/crankbait rod. Good luck with your new rod!
RS

[kevin]

Thanks RS. I will check it out. Sounds like the price is right also. Good luck fishing.