All,

I'm working on a project and have found that there are parts of a balsa bobber that would be perfect for what I need. I'm referring to the long balsa bobbers witha  point on one end, a fat middle and a spring around a pointy plastic end where you slip your line through.

I don't think these are slip bobbers, but I could be wrong.

What I need are the plastic ends and springs, minus the rest of the bobber. I need a few dozen of these setups.

I've googled around a bit with various search terms without success... was wondering if anyone here may know a source. I'll also go sign up on TU and try there as well.

Thanks,

Vorlin / Scott

You might end up buying a bunch of bobbers. If you can't get them from a tackle shop near you Bass Pro also sells balsa bobbers. There is also a foam bobber that has the same deal on the end that would be cheaper.

I've now come up with 4 designs and think I can source springs cheaper if I go with a different size... so it looks as if I may end up pouring my own hard plastic, at least to get a refined prototype.

Plaster, Dremel, a dream and a whole lot of cursing as I make mistakes with the Dremel and need to re-start a mould over and over again! (see my icon!)  

Vorlin