Author Topic: spring bobbers (Read 35871 times)

PACKERBACKER · « **on:** Jan 16, 2006, 02:04 PM »

Did anyone catch the ice fishing show on Outdoor Channel on Sat? There were some guys using spring bobbers for Crappie and it was really amazing. The crappies were biting so light that the only way to tell if they were biting was to watch the spring bobber move UP not down. It looks like they actually bump the bait UP as they hit. Very interesting. If you're a crappie fisher, you may want to try a spring bobber to "see" more bites.
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MACHINIST · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 02:10 PM »

I always have some spring bobbers with me.If you catch crappies going up with the bait because of a slack line it is time to put one on.

walicehuntr · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 04:18 PM »

I have spring bobbers on all of my jigging poles. I've had perch hit light enough that only the spring bobber moves. It really is a critical item to have on your jigging pole.

FishinFoool · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 05:03 PM »

I also use spring bobbers on all my Jigging rods . There are many advantages to useing them.

1) You can use a reel to enjoy fighting the fish.
2) You can detect light biters,(as was the case on Honeoye last week)
3) no messin with an in line bobber.
4) Great for deeper water.
5) = MORE FISH!!!

Good luck useing you new bobbers once you get used to them you will never go back to any other way.

The"FishinFoool"

fishincrazy · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 05:15 PM »

I hat spring bobber but I loved that rod that had that spring bobber built right into it. I'm going to get me a couple of those rods for sure.

AugustWest · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 06:28 PM »

They sure do have their advantages. I keep 4 different rods on me at all times and 2 of them have springs on them. Those new St. Croix's with the springs built in are awesome. They are a little pricey, but what the heck, you get what you pay for.

crappieslayer22 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 06:46 PM »

i already got thos rods lol well ill tell u a secret when a crappie hits and u miss him raise ur rod about 3 feet then let it down very slowly :tipup:and watch ur line that fish will hit it on the way down

b/c crappi whont hit a bait when it is below him b/c there to stuck up to go down and get it so try it it will increase ur catch

icetime · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 08:31 PM »

WHAT ABOUT FREEZE-UPS ANY PROBLEMS?

fiesty · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 08:51 PM »

Quote from: crappieslayer22 on Jan 16, 2006, 06:46 PM

i already got thos rods lol well ill tell u a secret when a crappie hits and u miss him raise ur rod about 3 feet then let it down very slowly :tipup:and watch ur line that fish will hit it on the way down b/c crappi whont hit a bait when it is below him b/c there to stuck up to go down and get it so try it it will increase ur catch

crappie won't hit a bait when its below him because they look up...not down...has something to do with the placement of their eyes...

Sunburn · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 10:20 PM »

I've used spring bobbers in the past and don't anymore. I feel with the new jigging poles out (my favorite is the HT iceblue 18) you don't need any type of bobber. They are so sensitive you can see the rod tip move up on a lift hit. Also, spring bobbers tend to freeze up and I think take away from hooksetting quickness/power.

TheManInBlack · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 17, 2006, 11:25 AM »

OK, I got to ask. What the heck is a "spring bobber"? How is it different from a "traditional bobber" or an "ice fishing bobber"?

Thanks.

edbone · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 17, 2006, 11:56 AM »

first-you get your chainsaw out of the shed-then you head to sodus and cut a 8x8ft hole-get the 4x4 out of the truck-tie on a one inch diameter x 40ft long piece of neopreme rope-hook a 1964 vw spring onto a tractor trailer innertube-grab the first seagull you see stealing your shantybuddys perch-tie it on and jig jig jig---tight lines

theozon · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 17, 2006, 12:03 PM »

OK, I got to ask. What the heck is a "spring bobber"? How is it different from a "traditional bobber" or an "ice fishing bobber"?

Thanks NOT REALLY A BOBBER. SHOULD BE CALLED A STRIKE DETECTOR. IT'S A SMALL PIECE OF SPRING STEEL WITH A EYELET ON THE END. YOU ATTACH IT TO THE END OF YOUR ROD AND THREAD THE LINE THRU THE EYELET. IT HELPS TO DETECT LIGHT BITES.

bigdave1018 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 17, 2006, 02:29 PM »

theozon, thanks for the right info on spring strike indicators. edbone, you spend way toooooooooooo much time by yourself. tell it like it is.

Haywood · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 17, 2006, 02:37 PM »

I really like spring bobber in a house, with a vexlar to make sure I get back to the same depth. I have tried about 6 different types, due to freeze up and such and I really like the Frabil Panfish Popper springs. When you are outside and it is cold, you really can't beat and Ice Buster bobber though.

madporider · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 17, 2006, 03:51 PM »

ive used spring bobbers exclusively in the past and the freezing up really p's a guy off keep a cpl rods handy to try and fight this occurance cuz you need to keep your bait in the water. I now use the camera dont need any indicator other than watching the fish inhale your favorite jig.

Rangerclay · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 17, 2006, 05:18 PM »

I love spring bobbers and could not imagine fishing without them. I prefer the one's made from piano wire and have a plastic bead on the end. They do not freeze up like the flat ones do. They're hard to find but worth the extra search.

Ranger

fzgil · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 20, 2006, 04:36 PM »

Quote from: edbone on Jan 17, 2006, 11:56 AM

first-you get your chainsaw out of the shed-then you head to sodus and cut a 8x8ft hole-get the 4x4 out of the truck-tie on a one inch diameter x 40ft long piece of neopreme rope-hook a 1964 vw spring onto a tractor trailer innertube-grab the first seagull you see stealing your shantybuddys perch-tie it on and jig jig jig---tight lines

Ok I'll do it but where do you get the one inch diameter x 40ft long piece of neopreme rope?

bwalleye · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 22, 2006, 01:33 AM »

Quote from: jmiskey on Jan 17, 2006, 11:25 AM

OK, I got to ask. What the heck is a "spring bobber"? How is it different from a "traditional bobber" or an "ice fishing bobber"?

Thanks.

click this link http://hickorytech.net/~jbusby/equipment.html#Ice_Fishing_Bobbers_Spring_Bobbers_

There is a whole bunch about bobbers, spring and others there.

jigginstick · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 01, 2006, 08:18 AM »

Lobes · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 01, 2006, 05:04 PM »

Quote from: bwalleye on Jan 22, 2006, 01:33 AM

click this link http://hickorytech.net/~jbusby/equipment.html#Ice_Fishing_Bobbers_Spring_Bobbers_

There is a whole bunch about bobbers, spring and others there.

It's okay to use them during all seasons not just SPRING !!

Sunburn · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 01, 2006, 11:42 PM »

Spring bobbers are junk. Maybe if someone fishes with the old stiff wooden junk rods of the past they might help. Or maybe if someone can't seem to pay attention to their line they could help. But all they do for me is freeze up and put more slack in my rig preventing good hook setting.

jigginstick · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 04, 2006, 08:54 PM »

If you use them you'll get more fish at the end of the day Sunburn. Some days you can tight line as good as you can get them with the spring, but day in and day out the spring will get you more fish.

pikekiller · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 06, 2006, 12:42 PM »

I have a couple of the flat steel sb's, and they came with shrink tubing to mount them. The tubing wasn't working very well (I've used the stuff on wiring before, so I know how it works) is there any other way to attach that type of spring bobber, or should I get some better quality shrink tubing? thanks for any info!

bwalleye · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 06, 2006, 02:32 PM »

I have tried tape, electrical etc, but I didn't like it. My latest method is using a piece of sewing thread wrapped around like the done for putting guides on a rod. I used a careful smear of crazy glue. In another thread, someone used clear nail polish. I think that would be better.

I have only used the flat spring type bobbers as shown in the image towards the beginning of this thread posted by jigginstick.

pikekiller · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 06, 2006, 02:38 PM »

Thanks, I thought about wrapping it before. That sounds like the most reliable connection.

mnfisherman · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 01, 2006, 12:38 PM »

I am new to ice fishing (a few years). I bought the Frabill rods with the spring bobbers on them (Poppers?). I hated them and ended up removing the springs and using ice busters. Then I got turned onto some custom rods and custom built springs sized for the rods. O my gosh were they the bomb. Those rods and a vex and I was loving life. I did very well panfishing with them. If you were outside of a shanty and it was very cold, they did freeze up occasionally. Look up thorne bros on google and check out there stuff. Expensive, but worth the money in my opinion.

Interesting story for those that hate them.

4 of us go out fishing for crappies. 2 of us are new to ice fishing, but love the spring bobber setup. The 3rd was an experienced ice fisherman, but loved the ice buster bobbers. 4th was not experienced, and just thought that setup was a waste of money. End results. 2 new guys with the custom setup both limit out in 1 1/2 hours. Experienced limited out in like 4 hours (missed alot of hits with the icebuster). 4th never did limit out.

CSP88 · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 01, 2006, 02:35 PM »

Also check out the St.Croix "Legend" ice rods....these have the spring bobber built in. They work great for picking up the subtle biters.

Chad

adkbrookie · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 15, 2006, 09:39 AM »

fish307 carries one modle that works great.

Icenutter · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 15, 2006, 08:18 PM »

You can also buy the spring bobbers from St. Croix and attach it yourself. I did these myself and put them onto my Genz Rods. A cheap way out instead of spending $50.00 from St.Croix to get their spring bobbers.

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Author Topic: spring bobbers (Read 35871 times)

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