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Float / Bobber

Suspends bait at a set depth and signals bites. From simple round bobbers for panfish to slip floats for precise depth control.

When to use it

Suspending live/cut bait
Panfish
Keeping bait off the bottom
Bite detection

Strengths

Sets exact depth
Clear strike indication
Keeps bait out of snags

Weaknesses

Wind/current drag
Wrong size sinks or won't cock properly

Key facts

Tip: Slip floats fish deep water and cast better than fixed bobbers

Common mistakes

Bobber too big to detect light bites
Fishing the wrong depth

Great for these fish

Crappie Bluegill