Fishing with Balloons

[artcarney_agr]

I've seen Mark Sosin use a rubber band a lot...can't remember how exactly it works...

[basstar]

If you simply tie the ballon around the line, the balloon will usually stop at the guide on the end of the rod and the line will slide right through as you reel.

Simply blow up the balloon and tie it as you normally would except make that knot around your line as you tie it. Also, this technique makes it very easy to adjust your depth as needed.

This also saves a lot of trouble going back after balloons which have blown onto the bank while you have 4 to six rods out with lines, planer boards, etc., although that WOULD be a fun thing to watch! LOL

[JoeB]

Release bobbers work just as well, and you don't have to retrieve them. Cost about 3 bucks.

[apb]

http://www.lithosjigs.com/balloon.html will give you some info. You can also use a planer release clip in place of the alligator clip. The rig shown will keep the balloon on the line just like a planer board so you do not have balloons flowing around the lake after fishing. Or use the release bobbers that Joe mentioned.

Andrew

[peter]

Where can I find the styrophome things?

[PRO V LE]

I know Cumberland Pro Bass in Bronston has them, most of the tackle shops around Lake C. should have them. They come in two sizes, the smaller size also works well when shiner fishing for Bass in Florida.
Dave.