Weighted Bobbers - Keeping Your Rigging Simple

One of the most effective methods for catching trout, bass, panfish (and many other species) is a live worm rigged three or four feet under a bobber. I've even caught plenty of catfish in urban lakes using this method. This is a great method for kids or anglers who are not experienced fishing with lures.

One of the issues I've always had with bobbers is they are very light and sometimes I can't cast them as far as I'd like. In the past, to compensate and add a little weight to get increased casting distance I'd pinch a couple of split shot on the line between the bobber and the hook. But one possible down side to adding the split shot is increased visibility. If the water is clear or the fish are line shy, that could stop fish from biting your bait. Weighted bobbers eliminate the possibility of that problem. They have built in lead weights that increase your casting distance but allow you to keep your line free of split shot. Weighted bobbers are available on Amazon is various sizes and shapes. Click here or on the picture to take you there.