Author Topic: spring bobbers (Read 1616 times)

crappiman2 · « **on:** Jan 26, 2011, 07:38 PM »

can anyone suggest what type of spring bobbers to use.

frost · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 26, 2011, 07:41 PM »

and a way to keep them from freezing? I have tried a few different ones, and they all freeze up on me

crappiman2 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 26, 2011, 08:05 PM »

I HEARD MINERAL OIL, BUT HAVENT TRIED IT YET.

Rebelfisher · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 07:06 AM »

honestly, the only way I keep them from freezing is to use them only inside my shanty...

I love em though.

Ole Sam · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 11:13 AM »

I've read that using Pam spray (or vegitable oil) will keep the ice off. I haven't tried it either though.

salmonrebel · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 12:09 PM »

Quote from: Ole Sam on Jan 27, 2011, 11:13 AM

I've read that using Pam spray (or vegitable oil) will keep the ice off. I haven't tried it either though.

Yep. Before you fry your eggs, spray your spring bobber.

eyeassassin · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 03:03 PM »

unless you are in a shelter it is hard to keep them open. i know that alil bit of vegetable oil will help keep your hole open but have no idea about the bobber

Snapper · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 03:42 PM »

They are great in a shanty outside they can be a pain.

capt.crappie · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 05:35 PM »

Every time mine freezes up I put in in my mouth

dkfry · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 05:38 PM »

I prefer the St.Croix spring bobbers. They cause me less freezing issues than any other sb I have. The ice that forms can be pinched off fairly quick.

stilljiggn · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 05:43 PM »

Croix's are nice but marmish bobbers r the best!!

step2jimi · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 05:46 PM »

Im a guitar player and use the ends i cutt off my stirngs. Works better then any spring bobber i have tried.

westonp · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 27, 2011, 10:55 PM »

i have heard of using chapstick to keep the water off them. not sure if this works on the ice but i know it is enough to keep ice off lines in erie steel head fishing. hope it helps

mikeymjr23 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 28, 2011, 11:51 AM »

also heard of putting petroleum jelly on them. Never done it, but heard that it works.

egriffin70 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 28, 2011, 12:07 PM »

Quote from: capt.crappie on Jan 27, 2011, 05:35 PM

Every time mine freezes up I put in in my mouth

Works the best and fast.

Pork · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 28, 2011, 12:14 PM »

lol...I must have the fever already...when I first saw this, thought it said 'spring gobblers'.

For spring bobbers, I like the st.croix as well. Even the old schooleys aren't bad.
But those little pen spring ones are useless unless you're in a nice warm hut.

Quote from: step2jimi on Jan 27, 2011, 05:46 PM

Im a guitar player and use the ends i cutt off my stirngs. Works better then any spring bobber i have tried.

That's a good idea...have some old ones I saved.
I assume you're using a heavier string...maybe an acoustic low e?

crappiman2 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 28, 2011, 07:17 PM »

THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT IDEAS

KEEP YOUR LINES TIGHT AND YOUR FLAGS UP

step2jimi · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 28, 2011, 07:24 PM »

haha acoustic low e for sure. i use heavy gage elixers on my alverez and medium on my martin. they both work pretty good.

bucketeer · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 28, 2011, 09:22 PM »

I agree with the guitar dudes but if you want a surefire way throw away your reels and go back to hand over hand. You not only will have no ice up, but will catch more fish than trying to reel. Don't laugh- try it. You'll see

crispycritter · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 29, 2011, 05:11 AM »

Quote from: bucketeer on Jan 28, 2011, 09:22 PM

I agree with the guitar dudes but if you want a surefire way throw away your reels and go back to hand over hand. You not only will have no ice up, but will catch more fish than trying to reel. Don't laugh- try it. You'll see

then worry about tangling lines in ice and snow nick the line on jagged edges = week line loss of lure and fish you hand line i will reel mine up thanks hand line if you are in 5 ft of water not deeper like the others said put in your mouth

revice · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 29, 2011, 10:59 AM »

Schooley rods are CHEAP and have the best spring bobber I ever used. I have never had one freeze either. You can check them out at Fish USA.

Lennyscards · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 30, 2011, 09:41 AM »

WD-40...every tackle box should have a fresh can. Great for keeping hooks from rusting and keeps ice off of your gear. Also good to spray on your lures before casting in spring/summer...leaves a nice oil trail on a crankbait during retrieve. IMO

EssoxHunter · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 03, 2011, 09:20 PM »

they sell a waxxy substance comes in a lip balm type container. the name escapes me right now...

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Author Topic: spring bobbers (Read 1616 times)