better slip bobber stop?

What are you guys running for slip bobber stops? I Have a lot of issues with my stops sliding around on me. Is there any better stuff out there besides the strings?

Are you running braid for a mainline?

I’m interested in this also. The strings deteriorate in a short period of time. I have seen these but have not yet tried them yet.

https://www.amazon.com/VIPMOON-Fishing-Stopper-Cylinder-Available/dp/B07FXZC717/ref=asc_df_B07FXZC717/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241985737813&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17006619842273812049&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019602&hvtargid=pla-490631178673&psc=1

The rubber stops will slip on braid. They slip anyway unless you’re using heavy line. Most will slip when you reel them thru the tip top on the rod.

If you’re using braid main line you’ll likely have to move up to a heavier line. I switched to 30lb. power pro and have no problem with slipping using string stops.

I use this bobber stop kit. They last 5x longer without fraying up. I can only to make a dozen before I start to go insane.

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I use the string stops. On braid you have to get them pulled really tight to keep them from moving. Moving up in braid size helps as well. Never had much luck with the rubber ones. Seems like they move awfully easy and they burn off if you have to move them much IMO.

I use the Du Bro also and the pre tied by the bag .

I use the rubber egg-shaped stops from Eagle Claw that come in red and black. I use the smallest size with 4# Maxima Chameleon from spring to fall and I’m actually quite pleased with them. They never give me problems. Much better than strings, IME, and easier to handle. They stay in place better than the BB sinkers I use below the bobber.

It also helps to moisten your strings (just like you do to your line knots) before cinching down on the knot. I’ve found that helps to keep the string taught enough for a days worth of floating for panfish.

It’s amazing how a tiny piece of rubber band will do to hold the string knot in place. If need be the strand of silicone skirt from some other fishing lure does an even better job. Just trim it down after you’re satisfied with the placement of string knot.

I move my bobber stops up and down all day long so they need to move but “not move”! I’m pretty sure I’ve used every bobber stop made… But after 20 yrs I’ve settled on the one I feel works best on braid or mono. It’s made by “Hook um Lures”.

As you can see in the second picture (if you zoom in) the knot material is twisted. It’s the most common material out there and will KNOT work well!

The first pic is of the knots I use. They work great in my opinion. On braid I pull em tight. On mono I rub Chapstick into the knot prior to pulling it tight. This allows the knot to be movable yet hold its location. Also always pick a rod with decent sized guides. The oh so common micro guide rods will not work near as well for bobber fishing. Good luck bobbering!

One more thing while we are at it. Make sure you use a bobber with a brass grommet in the top. The large hole in the top of the bobber will make your like much better.

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i like these…they can be kind of a pain to put on the line at first, but once on they hold well and are easy to slide when wanted.

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Try the J and S dogbone stops. I’ve been using these for years, and I’ve never had these slip even when using very light braid, or nano fill. With really fine braid I just give the line an extra wrap.

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Thanks for all of the tips in this thread. Before I try out some of the other products, I think I’ll start by moistening my string knots. I never thought about doing that before. A lot of times I’ll go old school and just tie the knot with a piece of 10+lb line. Those hold.

anybody have any luck with any bobber stop on 2lb line? they always seem to catch up on the spool? tried them all listed here.

For light line or superlines I will just use two string bobberstops next to each other. This helps keep them from slipping. I’ve tried the other types of stops and IMO they always had more issues going through line guides than the plain old string stops.

Will

I use the hook um stops also, work good, not great, but very frustrating to have stops slide all over, also I spray my line with cheap cooking oil spray where you do the sliding, constant adjustments heat up your line and then you hav e other issues.

Michael C. Winther wrote:

i like these…they can be kind of a pain to put on the line at first, but once on they hold well and are easy to slide when wanted.

No offense, I am glad you have had good luck with them, but IMO they are the biggest POS out there!
I was setting up panfish rods this Spring and I broke half of them before they even got on the line. They are junk and I wouldn’t give them to my worst enemy. I was picking up “yellow half egg” shaped pieces in my boat for weeks.
The bobbers they make though are nice.

roger wrote:

anybody have any luck with any bobber stop on 2lb line? they always seem to catch up on the spool? tried them all listed here.

The Hook Um stops are thinner material than most so they are smaller and hang up much less. They also hold tighter than most because they are thinner.

shefland wrote:

I use the hook um stops also, work good, not great, but very frustrating to have stops slide all over, also I spray my line with cheap cooking oil spray where you do the sliding, constant adjustments heat up your line and then you hav e other issues.

Try the chap stick trick! It works great!!

CaptainMusky wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Michael C. Winther wrote:</div>
i like these…they can be kind of a pain to put on the line at first, but once on they hold well and are easy to slide when wanted.

No offense, I am glad you have had good luck with them, but IMO they are the biggest POS out there!
I was setting up panfish rods this Spring and I broke half of them before they even got on the line. They are junk and I wouldn’t give them to my worst enemy. I was picking up “yellow half egg” shaped pieces in my boat for weeks.
The bobbers they make though are nice.

I would agree — the bobbers are nice for being able to quickly throw on, though I do prefer a cork float. The stops were constantly hanging up on guides or bails. And the whole point of that “system” was to be able to put a slip bobber on without changing your terminal tackle. If you have to put a standard knot stop on, the bobbers become kinda useless. At that point I’ll put a Thill on.

I’ve had no problem with the green string ones that Joe says to stay away from — but then again I’m not adjusting the knot constantly.

pool2fool wrote:

I’ve had no problem with the green string ones that Joe says to stay away from — but then again I’m not adjusting the knot constantly.

The “twisted string knots” do work, but they are much bigger so they hang up on the eyelets more often. It also causes more hang ups when your line is coming off of the spool. I find if you use them a lot they just don’t hold up like the Hook Um brand. I have dedicated bobber rods and I will use the same bobber stop for weeks.