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Title: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: rasbo on February 04, 2011, 05:03:06 PM: tried using a bobber today...and like the way it works..whats your preferred bobber
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: bankwalker 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.
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: Button Nubbs 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
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: carpsniperg2 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:
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: jab89 on February 04, 2011, 06:40:01 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 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:
:yeah: when i fish 1/4oz jigs i use 1/8oz floats though
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: Antlershed on February 04, 2011, 08:29:41 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 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:
x's 2
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: Wanttohuntmore 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....
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: ribka 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

shhhh! :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: brichards44 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 (http://www.steelheadstalkers.com/review_drennan.htm)
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: rasbo 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..
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: Houndhunter 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
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: Button Nubbs on February 05, 2011, 05:03:22 PM: What?! Houndhunter are you serious? It will open up a whole new world!!!
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: rasbo on February 06, 2011, 07:17:15 AM: those drennens look awesome...
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: Button Nubbs on February 06, 2011, 07:36:06 AM: :yeah:

I was thinking the same thing
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on February 07, 2011, 07:53:44 AM: Drennans are expensive! Ive been using the new cleardrifts now. Awesome float!
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: L8NITE on February 07, 2011, 08:27:02 AM: Tried just about every float on the market but I really like the Drennans and they come in all different sizes. Work awesome in the gin clear waters. :twocents:
Title: Re: favorite bobber for steelhead
Post by: fishcrazy on February 07, 2011, 08:52:43 AM: I agree with the braided line commet. It opens up an entire new world with floats.

I don't run floats for steelhead but do with eggs or shrimp for kings. The braid will allow a good hook set alongway from you. Also a nice long rod. 10' or longer.

Kris