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[Realtree]

Great information in Greg's Slipbobber article. I still am not totally clear on how this works, but the theory of it makes sense to me. I would like to hook up with someone who has used the Slipbobber with success to get a better understanding of it. It sounds like it really increases the success of your catches though.

Thanks for bringing Greg onboard MNO. What a great addition to our Pro Staff.

[Buster]

Being new to walleye fishing the last few years I was looking for a basic technique. I hired a local guide for a half day on Vermillion 2 yrs ago during our weeks vacation and he described slip bobber fishing on some of the rock humps up there. Had great success and easy to use. Now have at least 2 rods in boat prepped for slip bobber fishing. The kits can make it almost idiot proof.

[Woody]

I bought the slip bobber kit and then a few extra slip bobbers.  I've used them many years ago, but went to jigging.  Now, I find myself ready to slip bobber fish again.  This time I can teach my son, as well as the rest of the family.  Not only can anyone do it, but it's a ton of fun.   

[Mayfly]

I would say that 70% of my time on Mille Lacs I am slip bobber fishing! What easier way to catch lots of walleyes. Find active fish and drop the bait right in front of their faces. Using a Lindy Rig or other techniques you may be able to cover more ground in less time but if you are fishing on a lake or an area that you know well you know were fish tend to hold. I have countless spots that I hit on Mille Lacs. I head out and just start hitting them. My problem is time....I know the fish are there, how long should I give them?? It is sometimes so hard to leave because you always feel that they are about to turn on!!! Man this can get frustrating. When I do decide to leave and catch nothing at the next spot I feel like I made a bad choice and then I do this to myself all day/evening long! Sometimes I just say screw it and I relax. I don't care what time of day it is. I find a deep area that holds fish and i wait them out! I have a couple favorites that are about 28 feet deep. I head out there, drop the anchor and I toss my line out....They will come in waves....and mnaybe a bonus fish here and there. Wel now i am just blabbing. I am getting so excited to get out there and do some fishing!!

 

[WoodChuck]

     slip bobber fishing is so hot !!  i am against banning most things , but this technique works almost to good . i have been fishing this system it seems like forever ? with the way it can be altered to fit just about any kind of fishing patterns it could be considered illegal, and deadly to a long day of fishing. adaptable to pan fishing all the way to sturgeon fishing,  watch out because it is an addiction.

                                           wc

[Mayfly]

Woodchuck you are right. The more you slip bobber fish the more anal you get as well....at least I know I do. A slip bobber rig that I used 6 years ago would no way!! fly today. I have altered through the years and perfected what I think is the only way. Special bobbers, hooks, jigs, slip knots, and most importantly....sinkers! And sinker placement. I think if you were to fish with me you would thinik I am nuts! When fishing with people that I know very well like my brother, Dad, ex-girlfriend....I will tie all their lines for them and set them  up the way I think they should be set up. I will give them a choice of hook or jig and color but that is about it And once again......yes I am getting excited for open water!!

On another note....I have been doing a lot of reading and I have been watching some videos. I think this year I will use bottom bouncers more! If used properly I think they could be deadly

[luvnlife]

I thought this was a great article. We don't bobber fish too often. This was an informational article and a good resource. Thanks for sharing...
LUVNLIFE

[Woody]

Being I primarily fished for Walleye all my life I've never understood the fascination with other species,-until this year that is.  And after reading Ted Takasaki's article on Bull Gills, I'll be adding those to the list of fish to learn about and catch!  Up until now, the only gills I've caught were small ones.  And seeing a giant like that excites the bajeebers out of my kids and I. 

I had my eyes opened wide to Crappies this winter with my first Upper Red Lake Crappie.  I managed my limit (10) in one day, and now am "hooked" (pardon the pun).  They say the crappies aren't like they used to be on URL, but I'm more than happy to catch what they do have now! 

It's articles like Ted's and Greg's that will help people like myself broaden our horizons and learn about the fish we are trying to catch!  And I for one am always willing to learn all I can. 

While at a seminar that both Ted & Greg spoke at, I learned something very simple-yet something I never thought of before:

When fishing for Walleye, Bass, Crappies, Sunfish or Bluegills, iand you happen to catch a northern pike, clean off your hands thoroughly! 

Fish use scent to find food, and hide from predators.  Northern have of course alot of slime, which gives off scent.  Other fish can smell this and if you have it on your hook or lure-they will avoid it.  So be sure you clean it off of your hands as well-keeping from spreading the scent.

For me it's one of those simple things we never even think of.  At least I know I never did!   ::)  And it also makes a ton of sense as well.    I always look forward to more articles to read, and thank Ted & Greg for submitting these for us at MNO!  :rock: