FNF Bobber Modification

[SSKY]

Why not just use the styrafoam float(round) with the stem without a weight and connect on the back side of the the stem that sticks up?

[elnutsmalljaws]

You must have the weight in the middle for it to work properly. No weight and the bobber will automatically turn up towards the slightest change in weight. A wave or the slightest tension on the line will turn the bobber up straight. The purpose of the weight in the middle is to keep the bobber sideways until the added weight of the jig which is only 1/16 or 1/32 of an ounce will turn the bobber up proper. The weight properly centered in the bobber is the key.

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[redneckshadrap]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Feb-21-06 AT 07:33AM (EST)[/font][p]"You must have the weight in the middle for it to work properly"

For swivel users not necessarily......I've made close to 200 this yr(not counting the ones for myself). One thing I did learn(and we test these in a fish tank) is that the swivel weight has to be accounted for. With a swivel and a 1/16oz jig the best performance we've had is move the weight further up into the top portion(halve) of the bobber. A 1/32 oz jig bobber + swivel can stand the weight a little more toward the center.
Since a lot of folks(mostly) use the swivel this is neccessary for a good indication of a "bobber-layover bite"
An easier way to remove the foam for the sinker is find a drill bit a little bit smaller than the weight and drill out the foam"by hand". This way you can "snug" the weight tighly up in the hole(well, you know)

I've yet to glue them together also. Once you've reinstalled the wire you're done. We've let one set in the fish tank at the back shop for 6wks+ and haven't seen any wear, rust, or lost bouyancy. I also paint the bottom black. This way you can see a layover bite a long way off. And in bluebird sky days that distance will be needed....

There's a lot of ways to make these things. As you guys start making your own you'll come up with your own version also...

If any of you folks have bought some bobbers in Lexington or Somerset and they have 4-5dots on the top they've came through my hands...

Have fun...

Billy


Redneckshadrap
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[elnutsmalljaws]

I stand corrected. Since I don't use the 3-way swivel rig the way I wrote it up is for if you wrap the bobber directly to your line like I do. I will have to remember this if I ever go to the 3-way rig and adjust my weight accordingly. Thanks for the tip. Just curious Redneck, do you work at Backwaters in Lexington?

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[redneckshadrap]

No, I'm not on the payroll. But I like helping folks when I can. I'm there about everyday after 5pm and on Sat for a couple of hours(when I'm not fishing) tying jigs, making bobbers,,,ect... I live less than a mile from there.

Billy


Redneckshadrap
www.thecreekbank.com
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