Depth Markers

[RIVERRAT2]

I simply use a button from a shirt (dark color) use 2 holes and the button slides to any depth you want to mark.

I DID THE SAME with the button works great
 
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[FRESHBAIT]

All lead free split shot now here in maine.  They can't sell lead split shot that weights less than 1/2 oz.   I use the ones with the tabs on the back that way I can grab them with cold fingers and open them or open them with my teeth.   I was always worried about the bobbers catching under the lip of the ice.  The buttons I had a real hard time sliding them up and down the line.  I got so mad the day I tried it I broke them off my line.  THat was the day I started using split shots.   

[gooseblaster49707]

cheap bobber stops, black rubber have always worked well for me.   hold on mono, fluoro or braid. bought mine on ebay. 144 for $3.00.  add a bead, button or just the stop if your eyes aren't as bad as mine.

[killa1]

i use small splitshot.

[cjg]

Anyone got a picture of these bobber stops? Not sure what they are.

[gooseblaster49707]

ebay seller bugsconnection has the best bobber stops for the best price going. will hold on fluorocarbon, mono and even braid line. their current item is 150719667042. gets the big thumbs up from me.

[hawk01]

Anyone got a picture of these bobber stops? Not sure what they are.

Bobber stop is just a knot independent from your fish line that will slide. I tie my own and use heavier line than the commercial ones you buy. I used the button for years did not really care for them and this works better for me. several videos on you tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUtlbesKanM

[Aeaglos]

I use a yellow twist tie wrapped around the line, works great.

[Capt J]

I use a yellow twist tie wrapped around the line, works great.

I like the twist ties.  They are my perfered method fo sho.

[colsac]

I usually use a sinker.  Was going through my tackle and found some Scotty Braided Line Aoto-Stop Beads.  Your line weaves back and forth through them and locks in place.  May be to awkward for cold hands but am going to give them a try. 

[cjg]

I guess I'll stick with my slip knot and a piece of toothpick.

[empty net]

put me in with the guys using small buttons.  Usually fish shallow lakes and never had a problem with a shirt button.

[cousin eddie]

I have used the mini bobbers in the past, for the most part they work.  Couple down falls I noticed - they float the line (this, on a rare occasion, can tangle the line on the spool/line guide, but not very often at all), the springs are weak and can slide on the line when pulling a fish through weeds without noticing, they are plastic and can break in the cold.

I have tried the slip bobber knots but found them to be a pain to adjust if you cinch them too tight or your line is frozen.  Also kind of a pain to adjust for large depth changes.

Lately I have just been tying a loop in my line.  It works nice for the most part and can be untied with a pair of forceps, but it's a pain to be messing with if you are adjusting your depth alot, especially in cold conditions.

I'm trying the buttons now.  If I find those to be a pain, probably try the rubber bands or twist ties next.

I am rarely fishing much over 15-20 feet deep, mostly in the 6-12 foot range, so I usually don't have much adjusting to do over large depth changes.

[RIVERRAT2]

put me in with the guys using small buttons.  Usually fish shallow lakes and never had a problem with a shirt button.

i think it is what we like,that is why we use it,and i like buttons,it just works for me.
 
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[Capt J]

clip ons theay to go 

[hickgtx600f4]

I'm on the button brigade also.

[george33]

Buttons work great. And they are easy to move.

[stripernut]

Buttons easy to move? Over 20-30' of wet frozen line, wetting your hands? I am glad they work for so many anglers, but I used them for a season and found them a pain in the a@@! The clips that I now use are cheap, don't get in the way and easy to move!