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favorite bobber for steelhead
« on: February 04, 2011, 05:03:06 PM »
tried using a bobber today...and like the way it works..whats your preferred bobber

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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2011, 05:16:08 PM »
i use round cork floats myself. i always fish them fixed though and it makes casting much easier.

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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2011, 05:33:29 PM »
Different floats for different situations. I use dinks mostly but also use round cork thill and steelhead stalker sytle floats. They all have their time and place
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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2011, 05:43:20 PM »
Beau Mac floats! All the way to the cooler :IBCOOL: They are the best! Sive depends on what the water conditions are. Most times for me 1/2-1oz :IBCOOL:
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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2011, 06:40:01 PM »
Beau Mac floats! All the way to the cooler :IBCOOL: They are the best! Sive depends on what the water conditions are. Most times for me 1/2-1oz :IBCOOL:
:yeah: when i fish 1/4oz jigs i use 1/8oz floats though

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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2011, 08:29:41 PM »
Beau Mac floats! All the way to the cooler :IBCOOL: They are the best! Sive depends on what the water conditions are. Most times for me 1/2-1oz :IBCOOL:
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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2011, 08:50:06 PM »
jab89, do you have that backwards?  Wouldn't they sink?  My favorite isn't made anymore, but the beau mac's look pretty good, the steelhead stalkers, and the thills too, depends on the water clarity, and how rippled it is....

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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2011, 09:19:02 PM »
I hate to admit it but use a Beau Mac float with my fly and switch rod when nymphing and using egg patterns

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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2011, 09:24:25 AM »
I've been really happy with the Drennan Floats. Check out this review. Steelhead Stalkers does a great review and what size to use. http://www.steelheadstalkers.com/review_drennan.htm

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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2011, 11:39:27 AM »
great responses and links.I never thought about floats,but tried yesterday and love the way you can work them.I could fish more water without moving so much.I will switch to a spinning rod and some floating line though..the casting rod seemed I had to toss to hard to get were I wanted to be..

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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2011, 04:47:40 PM »
are you using a jig? if so i would get a longer spinning rod and run braid as your main line. i still cant get myself to try them but i know they do catch fish

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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2011, 05:03:22 PM »
What?! Houndhunter are you serious? It will open up a whole new world!!!
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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2011, 07:17:15 AM »
those drennens look awesome...

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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2011, 07:36:06 AM »
:yeah:

I was thinking the same thing
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Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2011, 07:53:44 AM »
Drennans are expensive! Ive been using the new cleardrifts now. Awesome float!

 


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