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bobber stops

by 243forever , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 01/19/2012 09:12 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
243forever
Joined: 06/26/2008
Location: ND
Is there a bobber stop made that doesn't slip on the line or catch in the reel when letting line out.  Ideas? Thanks
Re: bobber stops
by guywhofishes on 01/19/2012 09:17 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
guywhofishes
Joined: 05/04/2007
Location: ND
I'm a big slip-bobber fan. I've tried em all, never found a better stop than string (one that lasts anyway), but still searching. Good post!
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Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Re: bobber stops
by walynut on 01/19/2012 09:20 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
walynut
Joined: 01/08/2003
Location: ND
guywhofishes Said:
I'm a big slip-bobber fan. I've tried em all, never found a better stop than string (one that lasts anyway), but still searching. Good post!

+1 tie it tight buy leave some 'tags" on it long enough to keep tighting them as you move it but short enough to still slip through the guides.
 

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Re: bobber stops
by Meelosh on 01/19/2012 09:21 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Meelosh
Joined: 05/26/2006
Location: ND
I have found the little plastic wishbone things are the best for it not moving but they are a pain to work with.

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Re: bobber stops
by Bri-Guy2 on 01/19/2012 09:23 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 03/10/2009
Location: ND

Use 2 right next to (or on top of) each other and clip the loose strings down real small.  That seems to help a lot. 
 
Re: bobber stops
by johnr on 01/19/2012 09:23 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 02/18/2004
Location: ND
walynut Said:
guywhofishes Said:
I'm a big slip-bobber fan. I've tried em all, never found a better stop than string (one that lasts anyway), but still searching. Good post!

+1 tie it tight buy leave some 'tags" on it long enough to keep tighting them as you move it but short enough to still slip through the guides.
Thats standard procedure with me too
 

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Re: bobber stops
by shocker on 01/19/2012 09:26 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
shocker
Joined: 11/10/2009
Location: nd
i use a little piece of rubberband..it never moves
Re: bobber stops
by vanhookguide on 01/19/2012 09:44 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 07/09/2009
Location: ND
shocker Said:
i use a little piece of rubberband..it never moves
or dental floss
Re: bobber stops
by Thor24 on 01/19/2012 10:02 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Thor24
Joined: 12/15/2011
Location: ND
doesn't rubberband freeze up and disintegrate?
Re: bobber stops
by percheye on 01/19/2012 10:14 AM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
percheye
Joined: 12/16/2001
Location: ND
+1 on the thin rubberband.  can add one anytime without removing jig.  just a quick overhand granny.  Works better on fireline etc. for staying put.  only moves with fish on but worth it.  They do deteriorate but still so easy to replace.
Re: bobber stops
by Thor24 on 01/19/2012 10:20 AM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Thor24
Joined: 12/15/2011
Location: ND

that does sound a hell of a lot easier than stringing a new bobber stop all the way up your line. i'll have to try it!
Re: bobber stops
by WILDEYES on 01/19/2012 10:22 AM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
WILDEYES
Joined: 08/06/2007
Location: ND

Im going to try the string type with a piece of rubber band between string and knot
Re: bobber stops
by Heavy Hitter on 01/19/2012 10:25 AM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 01/18/2004
Location: ND
I use a rubberband as well but don't tie a granny knot...  not sure of what the knot is called but after you place the rubber band it will not move. Once you need to move it, all you do is pull the rubber band out and the knot pulls straight out. 

I just had it typed out how to make the knot but it was too confusing to write out over the net...
Re: bobber stops
by wind knot on 01/19/2012 12:21 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
wind knot
Joined: 06/12/2002
Location: ND
One can use a piece of thin rubber band and tie an overhand knot in the rubber band around the line and trim to size, this may tend to slide (maybe too much with superline) and is adjustable.

Like I think Heavy was describing, another way is where you want the bobber stop tie a simple loop slip knot in your line and insert a small piece of thin rubber band in the loop before you tighten and trim rubber band to size if necessary. Probably not real adjustable but should not move and simple enough to remove and replace. Your line may cut through the rubber band on a large fish or after several fish or snag or band removal, but simple enough to replace. The loop slip knot should be tied to slip out when the band is removed.

I have heard the rubber bands like are used on teeth braces are better than plain old latex bands, but I have never tried the braces kind.
Re: bobber stops
by guywhofishes on 01/19/2012 12:41 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
guywhofishes
Joined: 05/04/2007
Location: ND
walynut Said:
guywhofishes Said:
I'm a big slip-bobber fan. I've tried em all, never found a better stop than string (one that lasts anyway), but still searching. Good post!

+1 tie it tight buy leave some 'tags" on it long enough to keep tighting them as you move it but short enough to still slip through the guides.
Yep!
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Re: bobber stops
by mdart90 on 01/19/2012 4:10 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
mdart90
Joined: 04/05/2011
Location: ND
i second the rubber band.. used to try to go all out with the little ball that you feed your line through, but had a problem with it sliding when reeling in..

a rubber band and one of those little yellow foam stick bobbers (parden my "technical termonolgy") Best bobber set up!

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Re: bobber stops
by svnmag on 01/19/2012 6:30 PM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
svnmag
Joined: 11/03/2002
Location: ND
Is it possible (spinning) to reel the stop in the spool without dicking things up?
svnmag



                                                                                                    
Re: bobber stops
by guywhofishes on 01/19/2012 6:39 PM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
guywhofishes
Joined: 05/04/2007
Location: ND
Yes, just trim the strings maybe 3/16 to 1/4 long. It'll goober up on occasion, but not too often. I even use them with little Daiwa spincast ice-fishing rigs.
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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Posted On: 01/19/2012 09:12 AM
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