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Having trouble setting the hook with a traditional bobber, is this the purpose of a thill slip bobber?

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  • Vilas15
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    Slip bobbers make it possible to cast further and easily adjust your depth. When you go to cast the bobber is down by the hook allowing you to leave minimal line out and cast like a bullet. Once it la

  • looking45
    looking45

    Learn how to reel set. When you get a bite, start reeling until you feel pressure and your rod starts to load. Then just lift the rod. 

  • roadwarrior
    roadwarrior

    And switch to a Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook #4 or #6. You DO NOT set the hook, you simply lift your rod and reel. 95% of the time the hook will lodge in the side of the mouth. No more gut-hooke

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7 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

I hate a bobber so much 

So do I, I always made fun of my dad for using them but I can’t find a better way to get the fish down toward the bottom.

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    1 minute ago, Ohioguy25 said:

    So do I, I always made fun of my dad for using them but I can’t find a better way to get the fish down toward the bottom.

    I just get snagged a lot. I’d rather break off than try bobber fishing 

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    Just now, TnRiver46 said:

    I just get snagged a lot. I’d rather break off than try bobber fishing 

    I hate retying every 5 minutes lol, my reel runs out of spool quickly too

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