Post by stinkiesdaddy on Feb 21, 2010 8:29:49 GMT -6
I use a simple slip bobber rig most of the time! It’s a very simple rig to set up and use, some will argue that it is a vertical application only but I use it a few different ways! The rig is as follows at the top of the line closest to the rod tip.
1. I start with a bobber stop you can get these at any fishing place or WAL*MART, or you can tie your own bobber stop knot which is very easy and once learned might save the day in a pinch
2. Next comes theslip bobber. I use balsa floats rather than plastic just because that the balsa is much more sensitive.
3. The hook I use the cam action #4 and #6 and I tie them on with a palomar knot it’s fast, easy, and strong.
4. After the hook is tied on I move back up the line and add weight, I put a big split shot on about 18” up from the hook and a smaller split shot about 8” below the big shot. I’m trying to accomplish two things here, I want the weight to balance the float to neutral buoyancy, meaning that I want just the tippy top of my float out of the water. This will make it very hard for the fish to detect any resistance and it will make easier for me to detect a strike!
5. At last we come to the minnow and I always hook mine thru the eyes unless I hook him thru the tail or lips, you can choose your own way to do it and the fish will usually tell you what they are wanting.
NOTE: if someone should happen to come upon you as your using this rig they wont be able to tell what depth your fishing at!
I'm not sayin that my is the only or the best ! but it is a good basic starter. Experament and find the best combination for you.
1. I start with a bobber stop you can get these at any fishing place or WAL*MART, or you can tie your own bobber stop knot which is very easy and once learned might save the day in a pinch
2. Next comes theslip bobber. I use balsa floats rather than plastic just because that the balsa is much more sensitive.
3. The hook I use the cam action #4 and #6 and I tie them on with a palomar knot it’s fast, easy, and strong.
4. After the hook is tied on I move back up the line and add weight, I put a big split shot on about 18” up from the hook and a smaller split shot about 8” below the big shot. I’m trying to accomplish two things here, I want the weight to balance the float to neutral buoyancy, meaning that I want just the tippy top of my float out of the water. This will make it very hard for the fish to detect any resistance and it will make easier for me to detect a strike!
5. At last we come to the minnow and I always hook mine thru the eyes unless I hook him thru the tail or lips, you can choose your own way to do it and the fish will usually tell you what they are wanting.
NOTE: if someone should happen to come upon you as your using this rig they wont be able to tell what depth your fishing at!
I'm not sayin that my is the only or the best ! but it is a good basic starter. Experament and find the best combination for you.
Tim... Glad to see you're still around.
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