Author Topic: for those with spring bobbers (Read 3618 times)

Peterb · « **on:** Jan 20, 2010, 08:55 AM »

how do you guys secure your jig when traveling? do u hook to a guide or a what? does having the spring bent while traveling hurt it?

pimplejigger84 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 09:05 AM »

good question, i started using them alot and i've been wondering the same... Mine are always hooked onto the hook hanger, leaving the spring bobber bent...

Madpuppy · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 09:08 AM »

I just hook mine to the hook tender or the eye and cinch it tight, been doing that way for 3 years on 3 of the poles and they spring right back.

nateG · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 09:18 AM »

Quote from: Madpuppy on Jan 20, 2010, 09:08 AM

I just hook mine to the hook tender or the eye and cinch it tight, been doing that way for 3 years on 3 of the poles and they spring right back.

same

baginwal · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 11:08 AM »

I do the same as mentioned previously except for my Thorne Bros custom sweetheart perch rod. The supplied spring bobber is removable, thus I remove it, allow it to sit straight on the line, hook it to the hook tender and snug it tight.

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 11:12 AM »

I use small jigs and just reel up to the spring bobber, then tighten the drag.

Jaycr3183 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 11:31 AM »

I have spring bobbers on all my rods, love them. As far as travel goes, I will put the jig on the rod and tighten down the lne where the spring bobber is bent right over, never hurts it bud. That was a concern of mine as well, but hasnt seem to be a bother yet!

michianafisherman · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 01:46 PM »

I have spring bobbers that are five years old, and never a problem leaving them bent all summer.

1moslab · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 02:25 PM »

i agree,hooked in hook holder or just cranked tight doesn't seem to hurt spring bober but mine are the flat steel ones don't know about the ones like a spring

sam heaton · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 02:44 PM »

I use the HT snap ons with the flat spring. When I put them on the rod I push the spring back through the snap on, straighten the bend in the spring & pull it out of the snap on. I then thread the spring through the standoffs on the rod & put the snap on back on rebending the spring. This keeps the spring from chafing your eyelets & you can push the spring into the standoffs when the rod is not in use.

goony28 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 02:51 PM »

what about the actual "spring" bobber like the ones made by frabill. Think it hurts them to leave them bent over for storage?

troutaddict33 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 02:56 PM »

Quote from: goony28 on Jan 20, 2010, 02:51 PM

what about the actual "spring" bobber like the ones made by frabill. Think it hurts them to leave them bent over for storage?

nah, that's what i do

Madpuppy · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 02:57 PM »

Quote from: goony28 on Jan 20, 2010, 02:51 PM

what about the actual "spring" bobber like the ones made by frabill. Think it hurts them to leave them bent over for storage?

I believe that's what we are all talking about (actual spring) except Sam, he uses HT's. I have a pole with a flat HT and I just push it back thru the second eye and reel up like normal.

sam heaton · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 02:59 PM »

I don't use them. They are froze up most of the time. Only the eyelet will freeze on the flat spring & the tension is adjustable by sliding the spring in or out of the snap on. I failed to mention I wrap the snap on with a small piece of electrical tape.

Madpuppy · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 03:01 PM »

I hear ya Sam, that's why I have a couple rods with flats, for those really cold days.

IcePaul33 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 03:19 PM »

I agree with the spring type bobbers not having memory. Forgot my spring bobbers all summer with tension on them. They were fine.

pooley · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 04:02 PM »

just reel it tight, no problems.

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 05:04 PM »

Not to ruin the economy... But I have started to use just a spring through the eyelet and vinal tape around that and the rod. What started out as a cob-job, is my favorite for really light action.

snapozz · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 22, 2010, 08:37 AM »

i hook mine on the guide and bend i back towards the reel. i like it too be bent somewhat so if a fish lifts it i can see it

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 22, 2010, 11:22 AM »

I like the up ward bend too but, I don't think witch way the line is stored effects it.

trapster · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 30, 2010, 02:08 PM »

Quote from: jimmyclaude on Jan 20, 2010, 11:12 AM

I use small jigs and just reel up to the spring bobber, then tighten the drag.

Same

Tricounty · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 13, 2010, 07:54 PM »

Quote from: goony28 on Jan 20, 2010, 02:51 PM

what about the actual "spring" bobber like the ones made by frabill. Think it hurts them to leave them bent over for storage?

I had six sit all summer, did not have any problems.

If they did bend you could just twist them to spring up.
As for the spring chaffing the line, I usually cut off 15 to 20 feet of old line when the season starts anyway.

Good Fishin, Tony

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Author Topic: for those with spring bobbers (Read 3618 times)