FNF 3-way rig versus wrapped bobber...

[elnutsmalljaws]

I was an avid bobber wrapper until this year. I have always used 6lb P Line and wrapped my bobber straight to the line. I have broken off a couple of fish early last year and in 2003, that broke off at the bobber. I was constantly re-tieing after catching a big fish for fear of kinking that bobber area even more. I vowed to go to the 3-way swivel rig and did so last week. The 3-way rig is heads and shoulders above wrapping your bobber. I used 8lb Fireline, #4 3-way swivel and 6lb XPS Bass Pro Flouro leader. The fireline floats on top of the water which helped the action of the bobber plus I got visibly more distance on my cast. The hookset felt more secure than in the past due to no stretch in the fireline. Anyone just starting out or considering changing to the 3-way but has not done it yet, take note it is the only way to go.

[know1]

Whether you're using the swivel or not, I'm confused as to attaching the bobber. Do you put the line through both the top (taller end) and the bottom, or just one? I have some of bob's bobbers and I'm not quite sure how to attach them.

[redneckshadrap]

If I go without the swivel(which I do on a smaller flow), I'll attach the top of the float to the line and wrap the line around the bottom twice. This will hold the proper depth and put minimal wraps where the bobber and line come together.
When using the F-n-F in the creek it's different. If your wading or floating you stand the chance of hang-ups. Several hangups and reties in a row with the swivel can lead to high blood pressure and equipment breakage...LOL!!!!
In bigger water, such as Dale or Cland, I must reccomend the 3-way swivel.

This weekend I'll be on ole faithful with Big GW and Co(hopefully) and may go to the 1/32oz size with both weight and fly.

Billy

[roadrunner]

if you use a three way swivel tie your main line to one of the swivels tie your leader to another swivel and hook the bobber into the remaining swivel.

[Bronze_Back]

To answer your question if you are using Bobs bobber, which you should, hook the bottom (white side) directly to the third side of the swivel. If it stands up so you see orange only it means your jig is not touching the bottom. If you see white it is on the bottom or a fish came up grabbed it and is coming toward you.

Hope this helps,
Tom

[opie13]

I use the 3 way swivel with the 8 lb fireline and vanish 6 lb leader and have had no trouble with it.

[Smally7]

I use a differant rig all together, and have good luck with it.
I use the 8# fireline as my main line to a barrel swivle. Not a three way. Just a regular barrel swivel. Then I use exactly 10ft. of P-Line florocarbon leader (6#) to my jig. I always start at 10ft. and go deeper when needed. I very rairly go shallower than that. I then attach the bobber by wrapping the fire line once around the top and the bottom. You will not hurt the interity of the fireline by wrapping it like you will mono. I start out right above the swivel, 10ft. deep, then if I want to go deeper, I just move the bobber up the line. If I go to say 13 or 15ft., the fireline is still 10ft. away from the jig, and the fish isn't going to see it. I have had no problem with the action of the jig either. It is just a quick way to change depth, without having to re-tye. Hope this helps someone.
Keith

[CTFSHWHISKER]

Why can you not use a slip float like when crappie fishing.
use basically the same deal only a tube and slip float until crappie are 12 feet or deeper and i have caught many largemouth also and i use 7ft spinning rod and 6lb line,i also have caught smallies at dale doing this for crappie.

[Dave Stewart]

Good tip Elwood. If there is anything I have learned over all these years of bass fishing it is that one must keep an open mind and try new ways of doing things..sometimes they work..sometimes they don't...but if one doesn't keep an open mind and try to improve then they will never be any better than the level at which they quit trying.

[bcoan]

There are 3 ends on a 3-way swivel. Tie your main line to one end.
Tie your leader line to one end. Clip only the white side of the bobber to the remaining end. Now you are done.

Bass Wishes
Bob Coan

[smljaw]

I like what Smaly7 had to say. That sounds like a great idea and a really quick way to change depths! Thanks for the tip.

[know1]

If you're not using the 3-way, do you still only attach the line to the bottom, or do you then also use the top?