Floats used for crappie

[mich-fish]

  I've tried the slip bobber with the bow-tie type stop but do not like the stress on the line when moving depths. Do you use slip type floats or clip ons? Maybe I twisted the line one too many wraps around the stop, have also seen the red "knot" type stops are these better? I only use floats with minnows, love to see it slowly sink    fish-on.    thanks for the help

[slipperybob]

I mostly use the string knots.

[mk_bovee]

use the pre-tied slip knots for slip bobber fishing, they dont damage your line.   ive tried the rubber ones, but with 2# or lighter line, they slipp too easily when reeled into the guides.   with the pre-tied ones, i dont have that problem as i can tighten then up enough that the can be reeled thru the guides without slipping and losing my depth.

[mich-fish]

  Thanks for the help, I'll grab a couple of those and try it tomorrow. good luck and stay safe.

[slipperybob]

Although you may not need to use a bead...I find that using a big bead helps prevent the slip bobber from plugging into the rod tip.  I use a 10mm bead.  It's big enough to not slide through the rod tip and down to the reel.  Looks kind of funny but works really well.  If I ever have to change lures and I should drop the bead, it's big enought to be easily found and picked up from the snowy floor.

[MainelyCrappie]

I found some at Dicks that come with small rubber stops. Cant remember the brand but the first time ever seeing them. The rubber stop comes with a piece of wire running through it to pull your line through. you dont even notice it as it goes through your guides or reel when bringing it in. Maybe someone else can help with the name of them.

Balsa floats?

[mich-fish]

Appreciate all the ideas/help. All I need now is a little free time. Good luck to all of you.

[fiesty]

go to your dentist....use dental bands....loop around line, pull tight, snip of excess loop....work great....