Spring bobber material?

[Talls92]

Wondering if anyone makes their own spring bobbers and if so what do you use? Where can I find the material?

[Kevin23]

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=239734.msg2425731#msg2425731

[TeeBugg]

The springs from lighters or pens work good. I have a couple i made up from those springs

[mcsquinty]

I used 174# afw tooth proof wire to fix a rod I broke the tip off. Its better than it ever was before I brokevit. Very easy, I didnt use a bead. Attached to rod with electrical tape and heat shrink.

[UFCreel]

Bic lighter springs are the best. Cheap too!

[Shawgill]

Guitar strings, high 'E' acoustic diameter is .012   electric is .010. I use a 'z' bend which is open,so line doesn't go through it, and when you catch a fish the line flips off the bobber. You get 5 or 6 bobbers out of each string. If you are using heavier jigs just go with bigger strings.
 You can't use the wound strings.

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