Author Topic: titanium spring bobbers (Read 3238 times)

chez · « **on:** Nov 21, 2012, 08:13 PM »

anyone try those titanium spring bobbers?they look nice.cabelas have them for 11.99.pricey bud supose to be best out there.

iceaddiction · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 21, 2012, 08:34 PM »

they are 2 dollars cheaper at least they were from reeds on the internet but of course you may have to factor shipping charges too just a thought .

esox_magnum · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 21, 2012, 08:37 PM »

I have one on my Thorne Brothers Tripwire, great springbobber...

chez · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 22, 2012, 08:07 AM »

i think im going to order one.seems to be the sweetest one on the market.thanks guys.

NCWalleye · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 24, 2012, 09:26 PM »

Hey Chez found ya. Ran into you up at Gander MT a few weeks ago.

-Nolan

flyboyroy · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 25, 2012, 07:16 AM »

Quote from: chez on Nov 21, 2012, 08:13 PM

anyone try those titanium spring bobbers?they look nice.cabelas have them for 11.99.pricey bud supose to be best out there.

I looked at them ---- I couldnt make myself pay 11 bucks for a bobber ---- unless I see someone else using them and they work like magic !

I bet they are a lot like titanium jigs. They work just fine, but school's still out on wheter they are worth the extra money.

Ice Beard · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 25, 2012, 07:30 AM »

I just bought one the other day. It seems pretty good...one issue I had was that it took a bit of effort to mount it the rod.

Cheers,
Ice Beard

chez · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 25, 2012, 12:10 PM »

Quote from: NCWalleye on Nov 24, 2012, 09:26 PM

Hey Chez found ya. Ran into you up at Gander MT a few weeks ago.

-Nolan

YO NCWALLEYE. i sent you a pm. give me a shout.good to hear from you. this is a great site.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 25, 2012, 09:14 PM »

Welcome to the site NCWalleye.

Buckshots · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 25, 2012, 09:20 PM »

I like them when fishing outside the shack. They don't freeze up on ya like the actual springs do.

addicted to ice fishing · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 25, 2012, 09:21 PM »

NC Walleye, welcome to the Shanty, the best ice fishing site on the web.

esox_magnum · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 25, 2012, 09:22 PM »

Quote from: flyboyroy on Nov 25, 2012, 07:16 AM

I looked at them ---- I couldnt make myself pay 11 bucks for a bobber ---- unless I see someone else using them and they work like magic !

I bet they are a lot like titanium jigs. They work just fine, but school's still out on wheter they are worth the extra money.

No question about the worth of tungnsten jigs, well worth it...

Ironeagle · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 27, 2012, 06:55 PM »

im goin to try em out. i love spring bobbers.

flyboyroy · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 28, 2012, 05:33 AM »

Quote from: esox_magnum on Nov 25, 2012, 09:22 PM

No question about the worth of tungnsten jigs, well worth it...

Titanium "stuff" is another tool for the toolbox. If you have a spring bobber that is sensitive and strong, and maybe it doesnt freeze up so much then it woud be worth considering, thats for sure !

As far as the jigs go --- I think it is the same idea. I have some. They work alright. I havent jumped on the titanium bandwagon just yet and its mostly because the lakes I fish are shallow. I probably spend most of my time fishing in 6'-15' of water. So I can make a lead jig for pennies, drop it through the hole, and have it in the zone in a matter of seconds. I could do the same thing with tungsten, but then I am looking at $2.00 a piece instead of .20

But I dont have a problem with tungsten jigs -- they work just as good as any other. If I were fishing deeper water I would probably use more of them.

mags459 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 11:22 AM »

I fished the past few days with the Thorne Bros trip wire (I make my own rods, so I added it my self). It is hands down the best bobber I ever used. Agreed a lot to spend on one but if it lasts as I expect it will it will be money well spent. I am going to add a couple Titan ones from EBAY to a couple more rods. Hope they work as well. They will get tied on also, I really like that over the clip on.

IrishSlabHunter · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 12:15 PM »

I have a St. Croix Legend ice rod with their strike indicator system. It's sensitive but I find it difficult to adjust the sensitivity. The coiled portion does not easily slide through the rubber grommet. I bought a Frabill titanium spring bobber this year but...

...haven't tried it yet due to lack of ice. Ice Beard, I didn't have the problem you described mounting the Frabill. Mine had a slit on the bottom of the rubber sleeve. I separated it a little and "snapped" it on the rod. It was tight and the wire was easy to slide to adjust sensitivity, I think I'm going to like it but playing with it in the garage is not much of a test.

Kov619 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 12:39 PM »

Find a old large Bic lighter take out the spring They work great Very light bite are seen ...that works for me

mote1977 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 02:40 PM »

http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/cart/products.php/nav_id/82/page/1/id/2820/name/StringeaseTitaniumStrikeIndicator
These are the only spring bobbers that I use anymore. I have a couple rods that I attached them to permanently with thread and rod epoxy. Most of the time I don't use spring bobbers though.

Gills-only · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 02:45 PM »

Irishslab put a small amount of vaseline on the spring and it slides easy, still a 2 hand operation though. I like it cause you can adjust the spring to the weight of the lure

IrishSlabHunter · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 05:36 PM »

Thanks, Gills. It worked !

PAluke · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 06:02 PM »

I got one this season. Check your rods before you order one. They will only work as intended on UL or L graphite rods. If you have a thicker glass or heavy graphite rod that you plan on using it on, you'll need to find an alternative to attach it. The rubber grommet/snap device doesn't fit well on thicker rods. Other than that, it's really nice.

delawareriver · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 12, 2013, 10:30 PM »

After two weeks of jigging with it they have my approval. I will buy a few more even at 12 bucks a pop

topher7694 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 13, 2013, 07:25 AM »

Quote from: mags459 on Jan 11, 2013, 11:22 AM

I fished the past few days with the Thorne Bros trip wire (I make my own rods, so I added it my self). It is hands down the best bobber I ever used. Agreed a lot to spend on one but if it lasts as I expect it will it will be money well spent. I am going to add a couple Titan ones from EBAY to a couple more rods. Hope they work as well. They will get tied on also, I really like that over the clip on.

Mags, let me know what you think of them.......I have a bunch of them on the rods that I build.....Personally I like when the customer sets the rods up inside to see the action, and then takes it out in the cold......you'll have to try it...

shantysitter · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 13, 2013, 09:08 AM »

Went to Cabelas yesterday, opened a package and put one on a rod. I didn't put on a jig, one thing I noticed was no matter how hard I tried to keep it still, it kept "bouncing around. Couldn't keep it still.I figured with the ccold, wind and a thermos of coffee it would be to sensitive.Wish I would of tied on a jig.Have 3 St Croix legends and like there bobber system better.

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Author Topic: titanium spring bobbers (Read 3238 times)