Fishing Bobbers Articles & Videos

• How to Determine Fishing Bobber Line Length

  The first experience many anglers have with fishing is with the tried-and-true bobber rig, a rig that is easy to set up, easy to adjust and simply catches fish. From crappie, blue gill and shell cracker to larger game fish such as bass, the… read more

• List of Fishing Supplies Needed

  The sheer quantity of fishing gear to choose from when trying to assemble a basic fishing outfit can be daunting for any beginner. Luckily, getting started in the sport takes much less equipment than the mail-order catalogs and sporting goo… read more

• How to Use Fishing Bobbers

  Fishing with a bobber is one of the first techniques you'll typically learn. It's most suitable for smaller fish that often take small nibbles before committing to a full strike. A second advantage is that it keeps the hook from getting sna… read more

• How to Put a Fishing Bobber on

  A fishing bobber is a hollow plastic ball that attaches to a fishing line and floats on the surface. It suspends the hook at the desired depth and will also indicate when a fish takes the bait. The bobber will bob up and down when a fish is… read more

• Fishing Bobber Techniques

  Bobber fishing is one of the easiest and most effective ways to fish. There are several ways to utilize a bobber in targeting different fish or different situations, and when used properly, simple techniques will allow you to catch more fis… read more

• How to Make a Fishing Bobber

  Fishermen have long taken pride in using rods they have built themselves, or using bait they have raised or harvested. The bobbers used for suspending bait and indicating strikes can also be handmade. It makes the already enjoyable fishing… read more

• How to Prepare Bobbers for Fishing

  Fishermen of all skill levels use bobbers to aid them in catching fish. Although novice anglers primarily use bobbers to give them an indication of when fish are biting their baits, more advanced fishermen use bobbers to help them keep thei… read more

• How to Attach a Fishing Bobber

  A fishing bobber is a hollow plastic (originally cork) float with a spring mechanism for hold the line securely. Bobbers are typically either a sphere or cylindrical, with red and white or orange and yellow as the primary colors. Bobbers se… read more

• How to Make Homemade Bobbers for Catfish

  It's easy to lose a bobber or two when fishing for catfish. Fortunately, anything buoyant can hold the fishing line steady. If you want to save the few bucks it would cost for new catfish bobbers, make your own. They work just as well as st… read more

• The Best Bobbers for Bluegill Fishing

  There are many way to fish for Bluegills, but fishing with live bait and a bobber is the easiest and most effective. With the variety of bobbers available today, the choice can be a difficult one. They are all used as bite indicators, but… read more

• How to Tie Fishing Bobbers

  Fishing bobbers float at the top of the water and allow a fisherman to choose the depth where his hook will remain. The fishing bobber will also alert a fisherman when a fish has been hooked by disappearing under the surface of the water. I… read more

• Types of Fishing Bobbers

  Fishing bobbers come in a variety of types designed for specific fishing conditions. They are used to suspend bait at a specific depth in the water. Many freshwater and saltwater species can be targeted using bobbers. Bobbers are easy to us… read more

• How to Make Homemade Fishing Bobbers

  Bobbers, sometimes called floats, allow your line to stay afloat and keep the hook and lures at a predetermined depth while fishing to maximize the chance of a catch. Floats and bobbers are available at most sports and tackle shops but can… read more

• How to Use Fishing Bobbers

  A fishing bobber comes in handy when fishing with children who require a visual cue to set the hook on a biting fish. Experienced anglers also find bobbers useful when fishing in a slow-moving river with a rocky bottom; in this case a bobbe… read more

• How to Put a Fishing Bobber on

  A fishing bobber, also called a fishing float, is used by anglers both to suspend live bait in the water at a desired depth and to see when a fish is biting. Bobbers come in many shapes and sizes but the beginner fisherman is best served by… read more

• How to Teach Kids to Fish Without a Bobber

  Usually, a kid's first fishing experience involves using a bobber to detect a bit. While this method has been tried and true for a very long time, it is not always conducive to catching anything more than pumpkin seeds. Once a child is old… read more

• The Best Bobber for Bluegill Fishing

  Bluegill fishing is enjoyed by a wide range of people and is fairly easy. Requiring only a minimum of equipment, even small children can catch large numbers of bluegill, often in a short period of time. A typical fishing setup for bluegill… read more