But I believe it s time to revisit float fishing and incorporate it into modern day ice fishing. I also want to make a distinction between bobbers and floats. Floats are part of system that presents bait in a natural way and with the least amount of resistance. 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.