Berk
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Bobber/Strike Indicator????
Ok, I know a lot of people use this bobber but I don't actually know what the name of it is. I am trying to find it so I can order them in bulk but I need the name. If any one knows what they are called please tell me. Thanks.
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/13 16:29:46
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It is a weighted float/bobber
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/13 18:57:33
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Take a look in Cabella's or Bass Pro Shops web sites i'm sure they'll have weighted bobbers of some sort....
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/13 20:40:34
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It just looks like a pegged indie to me? I have thills that look almost exactlly like that and there not weighted! Good for indicator fishing and ice fishing.
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/14 11:01:12
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Berk
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/14 17:45:40
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thanks guys, even with all of that i still can't find this bobber anywhere on the internet
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
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Berk
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/15 14:54:52
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/15 15:51:04
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cabelas and bass pro didnt have any that look like that
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FishUSA_ProShop
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/15 15:58:53
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We can obtain these through a special order. Bulk bags contain 24 floats. Price depends on size and color. You can contact us at sales@fishusa.com or 800-922-1219. Thanks.
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rippinlip
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/16 07:47:23
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How about a price on a bulk bag of the small ones? You can PM me if you want. Thanks
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/16 08:43:37
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I saw a bunch of those at gander mountain in West Mifflin yesterday. Don't remember the name, but none of these ring a bell. They had a nice selection, at least that have a selection on something for once.
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/16 10:15:35
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support the sponsor if possible. I need to follow my own advice as well! Brent
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carpin05
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/16 10:57:10
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I have used these things for fishing the lake to get distance,But...the line twist a lot... So i took the big weight out and put a peice of solder in the hole and it works good.... But i would like to see them 1 size smaller than the standard 3/4" that are on all the bait store shelf.. I agree with early support the sponsor.... PS. I did see the smaller ones in new york when salmon fishing but not here.. Take your kids hunting today and you wont hunt them tomarrow!!!!!
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/16 12:30:31
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These were the first float I started using when I initially got into steelheading. Once I learned how to properly rig from the float down, I never saw the need for them other than fishing out in the lake to get more distance. They certainly do get the job done though.
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/16 14:03:41
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Used them for years on the Genny where distance is needed. Dave
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/23 10:59:45
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just got my thingamabobbers from cabelas. got them in med and lrg. going to use them on the erie tribs. anytips or tricks to using them? do i attach them to my leader or to my tippet?
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/23 16:22:44
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thingamabobbers work great, 3/4 inch is just about right for antthing the size of elk ck. or smaller, all the PA. streams. If you loop them on your leader butt section as reccomended on the package you will find after fishing for a day or so that the butt section of the leader cuts through the plastic around the metal ring of the indicator. You can cure this by tying a short piece of mono onto your butt section with a 4 turn overhand knot. Jam the knot up tight, leave enough tag on end of knot closest to fly line to tie the indicator on. Tie the indicator on the tag with a 3 turn improved clinch knot, keeping the indicator as close as possible to the leader. When done right , indicator tag or dropper should be 1/2 inch or less long. This rigging system works great, the sliding overhand knot is much easier to slide, position up or down on your leader than a looped on indicator. Only draw back is its permanently on your leader. I've been fishing the Erie streams since 1981 tried all kinds of indicators, the thingamabobber is by far the best one I've ever used. Try the 1/2" for low clear water, the 1" for big water , ex. Salmon River, NY during high flows.
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elephanthead
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/23 16:24:20
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Plum Bob
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/23 17:15:22
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Yeah it is but takes about 5 min. to do once you are used to it. Works very well though. Totally eliminates cutting thru the indicator. If you indicator fish all the time, one indicator could possibly do you all fall.
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/24 04:53:09
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ORIGINAL: Plum Bob Yeah it is but takes about 5 min. to do once you are used to it. Works very well though. Totally eliminates cutting thru the indicator. If you indicator fish all the time, one indicator could possibly do you all fall. AFTER FISHING TWO DAYS WITH IT LOOPED ON THE BUTT SECTION THE LINE CUT THE RUBBER AND WATER LEAKED INTO BOBBER
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RE: Bobber/Strike Indicator????
2008/12/24 07:30:05
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Try using a P-line barrel swivel. Never have to worry about line twist, plus you will loose allot less fish. They sell those here on this site.
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