Can a float be put on a spinning rod?
Jan 9, 2022 12:18:03 #
My float rod is really not sensitive so I wanna try putting a flot and a hook on my spinning rod, could i do that?
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by BrokeMan68114
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by BrokeMan68114
Jan 9, 2022 13:10:49 #
Jan 9, 2022 13:36:08 #
FS Digest wrote:
My float rod is really not sensitive so I wanna try putting a flot and a hook on my spinning rod, could i do that?
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by BrokeMan68114
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by BrokeMan68114
You can put a slip bobber on them.
Jan 9, 2022 14:22:19 #
The only problem with a bobber is wind and current taking it where you don't want it to go. IMO
Jan 10, 2022 09:14:26 #
Jan 10, 2022 13:39:48 #
Jeffchow88
Loc: San Francisco
What are you fishing for and what is the situation? But yes, you can always use a float/bobber on your spinning rod. You might think of getting a lighter rod.
Jan 10, 2022 13:44:09 #
FS Digest wrote:
My float rod is really not sensitive so I wanna try putting a flot and a hook on my spinning rod, could i do that?
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by BrokeMan68114
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by BrokeMan68114
My primary steelhead rod,10-1/2' Shimano rated 4-6 lbs line weight is set up with spinning reel and I mostly use slip bobber and areo float jig and it functions beautifully. I also set it up with fixed bobber if I know river depth is consistent.
Jan 10, 2022 14:54:18 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
From the rod tip out, given the same line, there is little difference between spin and bait. It is about the right rod to apply the right action.
Jan 10, 2022 15:04:14 #
MrJohn
Loc: Roseville, MN
I’ve used slip bobbers for 35+ years & they work great. Most frequently with a lead head jig & minnow or leach.
Jan 10, 2022 15:08:27 #
MrJohn wrote:
I’ve used slip bobbers for 35+ years & they work great. Most frequently with a lead head jig & minnow or leach.
Love the slip bobber,hard to cast a fixed bobber if your trying to fish a hole over 10' deep
Jan 10, 2022 16:02:39 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
SALMON ADDICT wrote:
Love the slip bobber,hard to cast a fixed bobber if your trying to fish a hole over 10' deep
Just an FYI for those of you that take kids fishing. That 10 feet deep that Salmon Addict is talking about being tough to fish, turns into 3 or 4 feet with youngsters half our size. Sit on the ground, and you will get a kids perspective of your gear and surroundings. Adjust accordingly and everyone will go home with smiles.
Jan 10, 2022 16:29:18 #
Fishfairview66
Loc: Avon park fl
I use a float w/bobber stops in PA for steelhead and most larger fish ( bass size & up). It works quite well. Braid w/leader of about three ft- give or take.
Jan 10, 2022 17:43:14 #
bapabear wrote:
Just an FYI for those of you that take kids fishing. That 10 feet deep that Salmon Addict is talking about being tough to fish, turns into 3 or 4 feet with youngsters half our size. Sit on the ground, and you will get a kids perspective of your gear and surroundings. Adjust accordingly and everyone will go home with smiles.
And I've watched my gear float through an area that looks 3-4' deep and pass right over the fish I can see.The reason for a slip bobber is to be able to adjust your lure's depth as close to the bottom without hanging up as possible or if you can see the fish adjust to depth they're in.Crazy part is watching a school of steelhead part like the red sea everytime your jig goes through em but all of a sudden(most times when your distracted )that bobber goes under and then all hell breaks loose and you hope the drag is set light enough the fish doesn't snap you off.Damn Steelies are fun
Jan 10, 2022 18:25:49 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
audigger53 wrote:
The only problem with a bobber is wind and current taking it where you don't want it to go. IMO
Try a drop shot rig with the bobber being a strike indicator a heavy enough sinker to keep the bait where you want it the hook up as far off the bottom you want the bait and the slip bobber for the indicator🎣😀👍
Jan 11, 2022 01:50:00 #
Bluetarheel
Loc: Oregon
By the way, the coloring and its placement for many types has a function other than being able to see it. There is a point where the weight of the rig matches the floatation of the bobber. This is usually where the colors change or there is a contrasting line. At this point the fish can take the float under with the least resistance. Not all floats, but generally the teardrop and stick styles are made this way.
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