How To Make Your Own Slip Bobbers

The slip bobber can be deadly on crappie, catfish, bluegill, walleye and even salmon in deep or shallow water. One problem with slip bobbers is when the line just won’t slide through the slip bobber. This cheap homemade slip bobber works great. The plastic is slick and the line really slides through these slip bobbers. If you spray a little line lubricant on the slip bobber the line slides even better.

Whether you are into smallmouth bass fishing or fishing for bluegill, this bobber works. Whatever slip bobber fishing you do this tip will help you save a little money and you might just like these slip bobbers best of all.

Slip bobber step 2 — Remove the spring and hook from bobber

slipbobber3 — With the spring and hook removed you can now rig your new slip bobber

Ken McBroom

Ken McBroom is an accomplished outdoor writer and photographer. Growing up in Lynchburg Tennessee allowed him many opportunities afield as a boy and young man. Later in life his wanderlust took him all over our great country to include the oceans, rivers and mountains of Alaska. Married now with two beautiful children Ken calls Indiana home and finds himself learning yet another region and enjoying every minute. Ken is an avid hunter and angler and hopes, as an outdoor communicator, he can share his adventures and help others pursue their outdoor dreams. Ken's adventures, writings and photos can be seen at his website Rambling Angler Outdoors.