Bobber stops

[minnbowhunter]

I have decided that this is the year that I will solve the problem I have with bobber stop knots not staying where I want them on the line. I have always used the pre-knotted ones one the little plastic tubes, sometimes they work fine, most of the time I am constantly adjusting the knot. I have heard of people making their own with dental floss, and have seen a style that is plastic and looks like a tiny dogbone with holes in the ends. Anyone got any fool proof methods?

[BigDogRob]

There are also some that look like mini footballs. I purchased some of those yesterday...

[cps420us]

I thought there was a thread about this at one time, and someone mentioned to not buy the big economy packs, but buy the 5 packs. The reasoning was a different type of string was used. I started buying the small packs and haven't had any issues.

[gunner55]

I use the soft rubber ones like BDR just bought

[Ron Vroom]

I highly recommend these as well. They come in different line diameter sizes, so pay attention or get a variety. I like mine a little tight so they stay put. And wet the line as you position them so you don't burn thru them as you slip them along.

[MuskieJunkie]

I have always used the pre-knotted ones one the little plastic tubes, sometimes they work fine, most of the time I am constantly adjusting the knot.

Not all pre mades are created equal. The ones that use string that look like dental floss do not hold as well as the ones that look like kite string. Also the fishing line you're using matters, 4lbs fireline is not going to have as much surface area to grab as 6lbs mono.

[JimW]

I always use a rubber band. I don't tie them to the line like i have seen some people do. Hard to explain might have to post a video of it. Wrap almost one wrap of line around my finger and pull line thru circle making a loop in line insert small strand of rubber band and pull loop tight on rubber band. It cant move and when you need to change depth you just pull loose end of rubber band and it comes out lving line back to straight line again. Oh forgot, once rubber band is tight in line loop you trim each end of rubber band with clipper so stop is very small and easily reels up into reel when you get a fish. Sounds complicated but after you do it couple times you can do the whole thing in less than 10 seconds.

[Boar]

Ive recently purchaeed a new product that im not affiliated with and forgot the name,lol. Its a booberstop dispenser that alllows u to tie bobber stops inline without reomoving he hardware of ur rig or feedig the stop up 30 ft of line or more. Scheels carries them. Dang i cant remeber. 7 bucks and ties up to fifty stops has a lanyard and nail clipped. Awsome tool. The thread is the thicker type so one can chinch the not pretty tight. Get a picture posted soon

[Boar]

Spot knot is the name of it.

[Capt. H (Ret.)]

Several of the guys I fish with tie there own. I have watched them do it and if I remember correctly they used drink swizzle sticks and what ever type of line they have. Seems to work good but I don't have the patience they have. LOL

[Boar]

[amateurfishing]

My best idea was skipping that method all together and going noodle rod way.

[Mr.Seaguar]

Noodle rods fill a different need than bobber stops for icefishermen. I have tied my own with mono. I use drinking straws. The strings work for me. Your mainline makes all the difference. Like some else said 4# fireline will be hard to use a stop on

[amateurfishing]

Noodle rods fill a different need than bobber stops for icefishermen. I have tied my own with mono. I use drinking straws. The strings work for me. Your mainline makes all the difference. Like some else said 4# fireline will be hard to use a stop on

In what way?