What rods for slip-bobbering?

[goldman]

Originally Posted by Lake Wisconsin

I did the same thing that REW did a few years ago. I have 2 slip rigs, both in the 10' length steelhead rod length. Very slow action. I can get away with lighter line due to the rod absorbing to tug of the fish. I like them so much I also use them bluegill fishing. And you can cast a country mile, and still set the hook nice and hard while way out there. They are a blast to fish with.

I got a couple of old flippin sticks that sounds kinda similiar to what REW was talking about, might have to throw some reels on and give 'em a try for bobbering.

Paul

[REW]

Flipping sticks are normally mH or XX heavy. If so, they are likely much heavier than really needed for bobber fishing. They will work but may not be the very best rod to use.

REW

[goldman]

Originally Posted by REW

Flipping sticks are normally mH or XX heavy. If so, they are likely much heavier than really needed for bobber fishing. They will work but may not be the very best rod to use.

REW

Ya, these are some really old glass ones, I think I bought them in the early 90's, (basspro telescoping rods) the reason I thought of them is they are long and fairly limber. They've been sitting in the corner of the garage, and moved hither and yon for a really long time now. I was using one of them for a dead stick rod for awhile there.

[ColumbiaR]

I use the same rod that I use for float fishing for steelhead. 9' ml.