How Do You Fish With A Bobber?
Bobbers are used in fishing to keep live or dead bait suspended below the water surface, where the bait can attract fish that feed at medium to shallow depths. Bobbers also give an angler visual clues to the activity of biting fish. Follow these steps to learn the basics of bobber fishing. Choose bobber sizes to match the bait you will be using. If you will be fishing with large minnows or shrimp, you will need a 1 ½-inch to 2-inch bobber. For worm fishing, a 1-inch to 1 ¼-inch bobber is fine. Standard red-and-white plastic bobbers work as well as any type, and are inexpensive. Go to a fishing spot and try to estimate the water depth you will be casting to. For shallow water, you will be attaching the bobber to the line about a foot above the hook. For deeper water, attach the bobber 3 to 5 feet above the hook and bait. Attach the bobber to the line by pushing the top button on the bobber to expose the bottom hook wire. Wrap the line once around the wire and release the button. Place y
