Bluetarheel Loc: Oregon

These are the best bobber stops I have ever used. Am down to my last three but cannot find where to purchase more. Have searched the internet extensively with no luck. Does anyone know if these are still sold?

As the picture shows, they come in two colors. There is a slit in the middle that you squeeze and put your line through. Then just release the pressure and they tighten on the line. To adjust them just squeeze again and reposition. I have never had one slip whether holding a bobber or a barrel weight. They do not go through your line guides, so you are limited to six feet or less, but I use a 10'6" rod for steelhead and that is not a major problem. Any help would be very appreciated.

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OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Sorry, I can’t open this to be of any help!

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

First off. What's a bluetarhill doing in Oregon. You suppose to be in North Carolina. LOL. Can't help you on your stopper but all my life I have put a bead on the line above the bobber then use a piece of rubber band tied just above the bead. You can slide it up and down to the depth you want. Give it a try.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

You have stumped on that one Blue. Never saw anything like that. Do you have a brand name. This may be n option . Smallest is 1/16 Oz. I've used then in the passed as just a sinker easily adjustable n hold in place fairly well. 👍🎣

mr.sleeve Loc: Anaheim Hills

What you are describing, my good friend, is called a “carolina keeper”….they’re available on Amazon….two colors, red and clear…tight lines my friend….Steve

johnlmac Loc: Salem OR

I can't open the image. Sounds like a great stopper to have.

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Just Google "Carolina keeper". Got some videos on how it works. Pretty cool

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Mr. Sleeve is correct ,they're called Carolina Keepers, they are also sold at Bass Pro shop, Walmart, 👍🤙

Bosshogg Loc: Coachella Valley, Ca

They also have them at bass pro shops

Doug RN Loc: New Carlisle Ohio

Contact my son in law Byron Artrip for the very latest in bobber stops (Aerofloatbga@gmail.com) You will be absolutely amazed at what he has to offer, tell him Doug sent you.

Kerry Hansen Loc: Bremerton, WA

Just an inline sinker. Have bought lots in past for something else in the 1990's, don't remember where.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Kerry Walmart has them. I use to use them alot. 👍

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

Hehehe...a LEAD SINKER, of ANY size at all, is NOT a bobber stop and simply is not going to perform the function of a bobber stop.
Think about it Grizzly..... do you really think adding weight ABOVE the bobber is going to allow the bobber to even stay upright ?....no ...it will drag the line between the bobber and rod tip down. Good luck making THAT work well enough to know what's happening PAST the bobber at the hook.

I don't much care for the little balls of rubber with the tiny wire loop to aid attaching to the line by threading the line through it. I kinda think that you tweak the line badly, weakening it, as you slide the little "nub" onto the line....jmo.
I use the "clinch knot" bobber stops that usually come on a short length of black tubing (I use cocktail stir straws if I am making my own....looks to be the same as the commercial ones being sold. The ones I buy are from Eagle Claw. They're usually either "safety yellow" or bright pinkish or orange.... easy to see.

Don't forget to add a small bead to the line on either end of the slip bobber.... one on rod tip end to protect the bobber stop, one on the bottom of the bobber to protect the stem when it 'bottoms out" at either the terminal weight or the knot tying your lure/hook to the mainline or leader, whichever is the terminal line.

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

If course I used the wrong "reply box" on the above message, and couldn't attach a photo. So here's the bobber stops that I find work well and are the least detrimental to the line.

BTW....THILL makes the best slip bobbers , imo. Lots of sizes and some with a weight-ring to aid in casting distance. Good luck !

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

FoF what he's describing isn't a bobber. It's a device for keeping the weight a certain length from weight while dragging a Carolina rig across the bottom