FNF Bobber Modification

[redneckshadrap]

Yes, that is about the best step-by-step I've read yet. Sorry, Elnut I didn't mention that earlier. I've actually got some good pictures to go with that...

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[elnutsmalljaws]

Appreciate the compliments. I learned a lot the hard way as I started fishing in 2003. Wish somebody had told me some of these same things that would have helped me along faster. Just hoping somebody will start making their own and save a few greenbacks and maybe catch a fish or two more by using these bobbers. I will not FNF without them even if I had to pay the $4 for a pair, one 6lb fish is more than worth it. I have found that there are 3 types of bites on the FNF.

Bite #1 is when the bobber goes under at Mach 10 speed. This is usually a small fish up to 3 lbs. These fish will travel around in packs and when one sees the jig the others do to so you will have a bullrush to the fly. Whichever fish gets there first will grab it and head deep to keep the others from taking it out of it's mouth. This is also why I have had guys in the boat with me manning the net in hopes of netting my fish and their bobber goes under or they pick up their reel after netting my fish and there is one on the line. Tip to those that fish with partners is when one of you hooks one the other should cast right in the same vacinity and you may get a double.

Bite #2 is when the bobber slowly goes under so slow that it is an obtacle illusion for the water is so clear it looks for a second that it is still on top but is going under real slow. This is usually a 3-6 lb fish that usually travel as loaners but will sometime have a small fish traveling along with her.

Bite #3 is when the bobber is standing up as normal and you are working it out in water that you absolutely know is deep enough for the leader and no grass to catch the jig. The bobber goes from standing up to laying on its side. Reel down and set the hook hard as you continue to reel taking up as much slack as possible. BIG FISH (Oh Oh Giant Giant Oh Oh Giant Never Give Up Never Give Up for all those Ike fans) These are usually 6 pounders and above that travel by themselves with no competition for the jig. They will swim up behind the jig, ##### it in and maybe rise up the water colum. There is no need to hit it hard and swim deep for they are big, cold, slow metabolism. Swim up eat and sit still to enjoy the meal.

Without the FNF bobber you will NEVER know Bite #3 has happened for the bottom weighted bobber will always stand up straight. I have caught a 6-4 and 6-6 in December and would not have know the 6-4 was on the hook without the bobber.

Hope this helps those learning the FNF.

Tight Lines

[redneckshadrap]

Bite#3 also is in line with Mr Spot....LOL!!!!


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