YUMMYAPPLE Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 1) What length should I set the bobber to to catch small fish? 2) is a worm on a hook good enough? right now I have a hook, bobber and 2 split shots. i cant catch any fish any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 How many computers are you running, Yummy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 It depends how deep the water is that you are fishing. When we take our little one panfishing, the water is usually between 2 and 4 feet deep. Simple worm an hook will catch most panfish. I will generally start out by placing the bobber so that the worm/hook is just off bottom. If nothing happens, then I'll raise it 6 inches at a time until there is some action. The best places to put your line is near some kind of structure.....docks, weeds, rocks, walls etc.... Where are you located? Panfish shouldn't be too difficult to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 (edited) Worm on a hook is always good. Catches everything and anything. As for length, you have to experiment. Keep changing the length til you get a fish then that's the pattern you stick with. See, simple. Hey, how did you make out at 50 point when you went??? I wanted to send you a reply about the pond there but the thread was locked. Edited May 22, 2008 by Mike Pike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 1) What length should I set the bobber to to catch small fish? 2) is a worm on a hook good enough? right now I have a hook, bobber and 2 split shots. i cant catch any fish any tips? 1) Depends what depth the fish are at. Generally 3-4 feet is a good place to start. 2) Ya, that will always work, but if you dont have worms/minnows try small "crappie" jigs (1" tubes & grubs) 3) I would invest in some small (1/32 oz jig heads), that way you dont have to worry about attaching splitshot to your line. Try to fish near structure/cover (weedbeds, rocks, docks, steep ledges, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YUMMYAPPLE Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 (edited) Oh guys, what sized hook should I use? Edited May 22, 2008 by YUMMYAPPLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 3) I would invest in some small (1/32 oz jig heads), that way you dont have to worry about attaching splitshot to your line. Definitely try this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 small hook or jig head, about a foot or two off the bottom. Wait for bobber to go under or if you see it move to the side, set the hook in the opposite direction. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YUMMYAPPLE Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hi guys, thanks for helping. I already have a jig head but I'm hesitant to use it for the following reasons: 1) The hook on it is pretty big. Much bigger than my smallest hook. I think it is too big for panfish. 2) I dont think that the jig head is heavy enough to hold down a bobber. Multiple split shots are heavier. What are the advantages of a jig head over a hook and a split shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 What are the advantages of a jig head over a hook and a split shot? Jig head had the weight built right into it. Jigheads are pretty cheap, so I recommend getting a bunch of different sizes to suit the conditions. (If its windy, go with a heavier jighead, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 What is this? Fishing 101?! Give a hoot? Read a book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 This is what you should pick up...they are available at pretty much any tackle store (Wal-mart, Canadian Tire included) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dartee Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hi guys, thanks for helping. 2) I dont think that the jig head is heavy enough to hold down a bobber. Multiple split shots are heavier. What are you tring to say by "hold down a bobber" ? It sort of reads like your trying to pull the bobber under. The bobber needs to float on the surface and suspend the bait at the chosen depth. I hope your not putting so much weight on that the bobber is sinking. A jig head should be sufficient weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 O.K. when does this game stop YF your posts are written as a small child yet you claim to be 16. The posting times you are sending at are during school hours. You have slipped up a number of times in the posts so you need to fade back into the backround and consider your joke as complete. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 O.K. when does this game stop YF your posts are written as a small child yet you claim to be 16. The posting times you are sending at are during school hours. You have slipped up a number of times in the posts so you need to fade back into the backround and consider your joke as complete. Art ....I promise you won't see anymore siilyness from Yummyapple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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