I’m looking to purchase two new slip bobber rods. Ideally the rod would be 7’6 in length, one or two piece, medium or medium light action, fast or moderate fast tip, with larger eyelets to allow the slip to pass through easier. Any recommendations?
ask my man Jeff Robl, he uses that presentation a lot.
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I have 4 Limit Creek 8’3” extendable that I use primarily for bobber rods. Can’t beat em in my opinion.
I have a 7′ 3″ medium light with a moderate fast action. I had been using mono on it but will put a braid on it since you really need to reef on it to set the hook. I bought a medium 7′ rod with a fast action this year that I’ll use mono on.
I have 4 Limit Creek 8’3” extendable that I use primarily for bobber rods. Can’t beat em in my opinion.
Same here. Fantastic rods for this presentation.
Limit creek smoothie…interesting. Wish they were still $90. Never had an extendable before.
I have Okuma Epixor 7’6″ moderate fast ML for my bobber rods. Was mainly because it was all I could find in stock at the time, with similar specs to what you are looking for, but I like them. I think they were about $70 when I got them.
I use Fenwick HMG’s for this application all though lots of rods would work well. I use only mono on them just reel up the slack and give em the billy.
I’ve fallen in love with Gapen’s 10ft ML fast action rods for all things live bait. They make great slip bobber rods. They’re marketed as panfish/ rough fish/ steelhead rod but are incredibly versatile.
I know many people like the Rainshadow IMMWS76ML. Batson Enterprises designed this blank specifically for walleye rigging and slip bobber applications.
It is a bobber rod and there are many options that will work. Just make sure the guides are not too small so the bobber stop will go thru without hanging up. Extra length will help with hook sets and taking up slack line. The right action blank will help with keeping the bait on your hook when you cast.
The “Smoothie” is a different rod all together. 6’9” one piece. The 8’3” is extendable.
7’ 6” Diamondback (?) I got from Joe’s Sporting goods for $50, regularly $100. Never heard of it before I felt it, fit the specs for a perfect bobber rod, high quality guides etc. Not sure if it was dealer demo leftovers or what, but just as good if not better than my Smoothie.
Let’s be honest. Its a bobber rod. You toss it out, let it sit, toss it in the rod holder, drink some beer, and wait for it to go down. Then just set the hook. Not like you need a lot of sensitivity for it.
Let’s be honest. Its a bobber rod. You toss it out, let it sit, toss it in the rod holder, drink some beer, and wait for it to go down. Then just set the hook. Not like you need a lot of sensitivity for it.
True G, but I have found the longer rods help a lot with hook sets especially fishing at night.
but I have found the longer rods help a lot with hook sets
I agree, little better hookset with a longer rod.
X3 on limit creek telescoping handle. It’s pretty rare that I miss one with such a long sweep
I use a 7’6″ St Croix Premier ML Extra Fast action and that works well.
Researched the Limit Creek 8’3 expandable online after recommendations on here, talked to Jim over the phone, and ordered two. Excited to try them. Thanks, all.
Jim was great to deal with. After talking with him, I ended getting 2 of his casting rods that make for great bottom bouncer rods.
I’ve fallen in love with Gapen’s 10ft ML fast action rods for all things live bait. They make great slip bobber rods. They’re marketed as panfish/ rough fish/ steelhead rod but are incredibly versatile.
Watching you fish these rods I will be picking 1 up. Very versatile rods
Let’s be honest. Its a bobber rod. You toss it out, let it sit, toss it in the rod holder, drink some beer, and wait for it to go down. Then just set the hook. Not like you need a lot of sensitivity for it.
I couldn’t disagree with you more. After you cast off a small fortune in live bait, you have a custom built with larger diameter eyes. Now that I had one built (Thanks rod works) I save a ton on live bait and I swear a lot less.
This depends on slip bobber size and weight of terminal rig. It also depends on wide open water or structure targeting technique. It also depends on shallow water presentation or deep water rigging. You can fish a micro planing board or down to practically a strike indicator float.
Steelhead rods make for awesome bobber rods. Long, big guides and the right action
Let’s be honest. Its a bobber rod. You toss it out, let it sit, toss it in the rod holder, drink some beer, and wait for it to go down. Then just set the hook. Not like you need a lot of sensitivity for it.
Agreed you don’t need lindyrig sensitivity but a rod that loads up nicely on the cast, gives you a good hookset that’s not vertical, etc. I have designated bobber rods for many reasons, and certain times on certain lakes this presentation will out perform with or without beer.
I use a 7’6″ St Croix Premier ML Extra Fast action and that works well.
X2 – Great rod ! 
-J.
and certain times on certain lakes this presentation will out perform with or without beer.
You can’t bobber fish without a beer. Just can’t be done. 
Let’s be honest. Its a bobber rod. You toss it out, let it sit, toss it in the rod holder, drink some beer, and wait for it to go down. Then just set the hook. Not like you need a lot of sensitivity for it.
My experience too. I use a St Croix UL and Daiwa spinning reel and hope the fish don’t interfere with the drinking.
Hands down, limit creek 8’3″ extendable.
Let’s be honest. Its a bobber rod. You toss it out, let it sit, toss it in the rod holder, drink some beer, and wait for it to go down. Then just set the hook. Not like you need a lot of sensitivity for it.
You can certainly do it this way, but once you realize you’re doing it wrong, you’ll buy a decent rod.
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