Slip floats

[jlisk]

Guys I am confused how you set the depth on a slip float.


I under stand that you can use the float stop to stop the float from slipping further up the line but what if I want 20 ft or more of line to hang beneath the float (say Niagara River).

Do I just slid the stop all the way up the line and hope it doesn't catch on my guides as the line comes out?

Or do I say no float stop and just manually control (estimate) how deep I am yet let my float still drift somehow?


I guess I am confused as to how you are supposed to drift deeper runs (see whirlpool) without simply having your rig just bottom out.

 

[emirribolov]

You need to use thread float stop, not the rubber one.
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With "thread float stop" you adjust depth and you can cast and it will not catch your guides. At least it never happened to me.
Rubber one will definitely got stuck in your guides.

 

[rocheleauc]

Use the thread stops and slide it 20 feet up your line, it shouldn't get caught in the guides, just trim the ends.

 

[grubman]

I've never used them myself mostly b/c I never found the need. But I did find this basic article on them, so I can see there are some situations where I might use them.

http://www.infobarrel.com/Slip_bobbers:_How_To_Use_Them_to_Catch_All_Kinds_of_Fish

Hope it helps. I heard there are cheaper alternatives to buying those bobber stoppers.

Lots of articles around just google it. I may have to get some for myself now.........lol.

http://www.northcarolinasportsman.com/details.php?id=395

Good luck.

 

[emirribolov]

Smaller rivers like Bronte and Credit you don't need them and i don't use them but Niagara it's a must.

 

[jlisk]

Thanks for the info on the thread stop that answers all my issues.

 

[fishermandan420]

the thread bobber stops come in a large bag that is more cost effective than the ten pack.

 

[jlisk]

Oh they actually sell these thread stops? I assumed I could just cut off a piece of my mainline to use?

 

[fishermandan420]

made by thrill available in chartreuse and orange. you can tie them too
BOBBER STOPS

 

[emirribolov]

Just buy yourself spool of cotton thread learn how to tie and it will last you lifetime.
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[fishermandan420]

i think theyre made of 20lb fly backing, but the big bags make it not worth making them. buy bobber stops and spent time tyin flies :wink:

 

[AaronKrick]

You need to use thread float stop, not the rubber one.
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With "thread float stop" you adjust depth and you can cast and it will not catch your guides. At least it never happened to me.
Rubber one will definitely got stuck in your guides.

That is exactly what I use. It is actually the same picture i printed and use all the time.

 

[hightechdecks]

you think those would peg a bead nice?

 

[emirribolov]

you think those would peg a bead nice?

Nope. Use rubber band for that purpose.

 

[schnip]

oddly enough i have kept the ends on the bobber stop longer and i find that they are softer flowing through the guides than when you cut the off---wierd i know but the seemed smoother like whiskers instead of short stubs----more forgiving. just my two cents

 

[FishingNoob]

oddly enough i have kept the ends on the bobber stop longer and i find that they are softer flowing through the guides than when you cut the off---wierd i know but the seemed smoother like whiskers instead of short stubs----more forgiving. just my two cents

Notice the same with tag ends.

 

[schnip]

i always leave them longer---

 

[apz245]

When ever I try slip float fishing, I always find my stop slides up and down my line, Its very frustrating; Next time i'm gonna try tying it like the pic posted, I havent done it like that.

 

[FishingNoob]

When ever I try slip float fishing, I always find my stop slides up and down my line, Its very frustrating; Next time i'm gonna try tying it like the pic posted, I havent done it like that.

A slip float is supposed to slip until it reaches a stop.