Les Young Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) I’m going to make some floatnfly jigs. 1/16 & 1/8 ouncers. Is there a bobbet that can be bought off the shelf about anywhere that doesn’t need modifying to use with it? Can a plain weighted or slip bobbet be used? Also what length would balance well with 1/16 & 1/8 jigheads? Not talking bobs bobbers or rocket bobbers since I know about them already. Thanks Edited December 6, 2018 by Les Young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Most definitely. I am more of purist and still use just a pear shaped plastic 7/8 to 1 inch float. Clip and slide to where you want it. For more windy days I will switch to the round 1 inch weighted styrofoam bobbers. Both are a dime a dozen at most big box stores selling tackle and can be found at any bait/tackle shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted December 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Travis thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 I use a weighted cigar shape that is perfect for "up bites" as well as the usual down - the small one is perfect for 1/16th oz with a 9-14" flouro leader - don't know the name but they are popular around crappie folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted December 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Thanks Burt. I figured it wouldn't be that big a deal, but i haven't fished it in a long time, but then it was with the 3 way swivel & a liter & bobber. I figured i'd be able to do it with a lot less rigging headaches & try to keep the old hands drier & warmer too. lol Would the small floats work with 6 lb. mono ok too? Thanks Edited December 9, 2018 by Les Young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 I got frustrated with clipping to 6# so I have spliced a 12" to 24" piece of 12# mono to my braid and then to my 6# leader, this allows easy clip on and makes for an easier tie if I need to redo the 6#. Sounds complicated but it's easy and makes the whole f&f easier. If snagged all I have to do is unclip float and reel down to jig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Thanks guys. I appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
