There have always been undeniable merits to bobber fishing. Bobbers are used to catch every species of fish, fresh and saltwater. Bobbers present live bait in the most natural way possible. Bobber rigs stimulate responses from inactive fish that refuse to strike jigs and spoons. Bobber rigs are simple to use, easy to rig, and inexpensive.
Bobbers are a great way to introduce a kid to fishing.
The Fundamentals of Rigging On Ice Tour s objective is to explore float fishing in the modern era of ice fishing, but in order to get there we first must outline the basics. First, you ve got the fixed float, where the float is fastened to the line at a specific distance from the bait - ideal for ice fishing in five feet of water and less. With a fixed float, the bobber-stop and bead are eliminated and the float is fastened directly to the line. After tying on a hook or lure, pinching on shot, and sticking on live bait, your bobber should be barely strong enough to keep the package afloat. This way, fish experience little or no resistance while pulling the float under.