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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