All About Slip Bobber Stoppers - Which One Is Best For Your Fishing? 

This has to be the best slip stopper video ever! I thought there was only one, the thick string one, now I learned there are other choices and I even purchased some of those rubber stoppers too. He is such a good, thorough teacher, I had to subscribe! Thank you sir!

oh yeah im getting me some gizmos tomorrow :) thanks man!

Great tutorial. I use the rubber ones exclusively. I've found that with 4lb test it gets snagged on the line on the spool sometimes when fishing deep. And also gets caught in the first eye of my ACC Crappie Stix 6'6" rods which have a unique first eye that is both big and small. Not sure what they call it but it attempts to stabilize the line at the first eye. It's like a cone. BTW you can actually reuse the rubber stops if you're a cheapskate like me. Cut a section of line off with the stop on it and open the loop back up on the "key ring" and you can tie a knot on the loop with your line and pop them back into the wire. Sometimes I simply keep the section of line with the rubber stops on it and accumulate them in a small Ziploc. When I need one I can tie and overhand knot on both lines and slide it back onto the line I'm fishing with. Often I just leave it on the line when switching to a jig without a bobber and slide it down to my barrel swivel at my leader line and leave it there until I switch back to the slip bobber.

I find that moistening the yarn style knot with saliva or lake water allows it to be tightened more and a little bit smaller. It still loosens over time. I do like the bone (gizmo) style knot and if it is too loose for your line, hold two knots together still only using 4 holes and works great.

Really good job sir

Excellent video

I use braid for my main line - the fabric ones work in that they don't get cut (vs. the rubber ones) when you slide them on your line

Great idea! Does this not stay put or is there a way to make it stay put better than the slide on cheap string ones?

Use the same mono line to tie the bobber stop as used on the reel. A 10lb piece of mono works great on your 10lb mono already on your reel. It holds well and stays tight. It also goes through smaller eyes quite well and no ice build up.

Used rubber bands when I was a kid, they work great. !

I have used Dental floss for Barber stops.

The rubber foot ball is my favorite.

Helpful…..thanks

The rubber stoppers work great on braided line.

Great analysis. I’ve only used the yarn ones and as you say , they have advantages and disadvantages.

Best video ever

Great video. Exactly what I was looking for. I’ve been trying to use a bobber stopper with a bigger salt water float over structure in the bay but the stopper slipped badly putting my bait on the bottom anyway.

Thanks 😊

Try a rubber band. Works well too. I have the Gizmo on my 10lbs braided line.

The little plastic one with the little holes come in different sizes for different diameter lines

Do you have any trouble getting line through smaller thrill bobbers, as I have the last few I have purchased

The rubber bobber stop comes in different sizes for different size lines.

Where did you get that small thill float from?

I'll go for a grab first and foremost but a bobber down sure is satisfying.

will the bead go through the guides and onto the spool? I don't understand the purpose of the bead because it seems like it limits you to depths only equal to twice your rod length

I’m shocked that lubricated floss slides easily on the line. Maybe because it’s lubricated but I’m no expert 😂. All kidding aside this is a very informative video.

Just because I'm lazy, I'm going with the rubber. Not using ultra lite gear, so I should be good to go.

I always use a string stopper and never a bead. Rarely ever do they come loose.

Use unwaxed dental floss and give it 4-6 twist on the knot.

I use tiny split shot for my stop. I have more ideas now.

try a rubber band and it works small size rubber band for small line and large band for heavy saltwater

Drop of glue on the Thill ropes works pretty good. Definitely the Decoy rubber sinker stops on or slightly above the leader if fishing shallow.

10 wraps with the floss is money

I actually dab a little bit of superglue on the yarn knot. Less chance for it get loose on you.

What size of bead?

A friend got me started on using floss. My experience is it moves too much.

Using waxed floss is the problem. Use unwaxed and the rresults will improve.

Fly tyers can use the round silicone rubber legs used on certain types of flies, tied in a uniknot, and it will not slip, is very small, will go through tiny rod guides and is the best I have ever used. Try it out, the silicone round rubber leg material is cheap and last you a long time.

Unwaxed dental 5 or 6 turns

100% non waxed floss is needed.

Use unwaxed dental floss. It will not slip as easy and cheap.

Burn the ends of the stopper!!!!