DIY Bobber Stop

A bobber stop is a brilliant device that allows anglers to quickly set and reset the depth of their presentation when fishing a sliding bobber.  With a few simple tools and inexpensive materials, you can make your own bobber stop.

Fish360 DIY Bobber Stop

First, cut a bobber stop disc out of a soft rubber material via single hole paper punch.  For example, I used the soft rubber sleeve from a spent pen.

Fish360 DIY Bobber Stop

Second, make a hole in the center of the bobber stop disc.  For example, I used the end of a straightened out paper clip.

Fish360 DIY Bobber Stop

Third, pass the wire though the hole in the bobber stop disc.  For example, I used a fly tying bobbin threader

Fish360 DIY Bobber Stop

Commercial bobber stops are readily available at reasonable prices.  I prefer to make my own at $0.00. 🙂

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Ice Jigging Kastmasters

Kastmasters are one of my favorite metals to fish because of their versatility and ability to catch multiple species.  I have been fishing them in open water for freshwater and saltwater species for years, with great success.  Recently, I have started jigging them through the ice.  As they penetrate the water column, they reflect visible light and thereby provide bursts of flash.  Having flash down low can make all the difference between catching and getting skunked.

Fish360 Ice Jigging Kastmasters

During one trip, I was jigging a 1/4 oz Kastmaster in hole that was centered between two holes with tip-ups.  I have caught multiple species through the ice by jigging Kastmasters; but this was the first time that jigging a Kastmater through the ice out-fished live bait!

Fish360 Ice Jigging Kastmasters

I keep my ice fishing rigs simple.  First, I replace the treble hook with a single hook.  Second, I I secure a segment of fluorocarbon line to my ice braid via Crazy Alberto Knot.  Third, I secure my 1/4 oz Kastmater [https://amzn.to/3g1V0s9] to my flurocarbon leader via double surgeons loop knot.

Kastmasters are intended to be casted and retrieved. But! Fish do not follow the rules.  Jig Kastmasters through the ice!

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