Simple Bobber Rig catches Thousands of Crappie Every Year (How to Tie Slip Bobber for Beginners)

[@xHawgRyderx]

60 years old and still learning thank you 👍🏻

[@HenauderTitzauf]

Great bobbers, used many during my days of fishing for crappies. Great tasting fish. Had bass, sunfish, crappie, catfish, peacock bass, pike over the years. Now I get mine at restaurants, deep fried. Two days ago, my catfish fillets at Cracker Barrel, with coleslaw, fried apples, corn bread. Yummy!

[@rickr9055]

Great video, brand new and learning. I appreciate you showing how to hook up the minnow.

[@bjohnson6108]

You are a natural and good instructor. Thanks for the insights.

[@FloppingCrappie]

you're welcome, thanks for watching

[@MrGibsn1960]

I commented in another of your videos that we always used a blue jig under a cork. My dad always used a 3" cigar float that he would carve into an inch long bobber with a flat top and rounded bottom. We fished in less than 6' of water in that La spillway so we always used the peg to grip the line at a certain depth. I still fish that way except I've found the 1.5" comal cork works just the same. If it's unweighted, the bobber comes up out of the water if they feed up on it. You can also tell if you are fishing too deep. Loving the videos. Now I need to find some fish.

[@kevinwi69]

Another great video. I appreciate all the tips and info you tell us in these videos. Best crappie fishing vlogger I've watched.

[@randallrader680]

Watch Richard Gene the fishing machine.. Legend!

[@lylekoss3776]

Just found your video and really enjoyed it . I will definitely try your rig next time I go out !

[@klanglala7577]

Those are great tips, thank you!!

[@scottgates9075]

Like the new bobber for the multiple fishing options. The traditional slip bobber is less friendly to change out. I'll be looking for those new bobbers.

[@FloppingCrappie]

Let me know what you think about them when you get a chance, thanks for watching

[@byronbishop1569]

I'm gonna try your technique bruh it's awesome

[@garrytalley8009]

Nice video. Living on Lake Barkley where Crappie have to be 10 inches to keep it's tough watching one keep smaller fish. I did live in Michigan previously and can remember the days I use to keep them under 10 inches as well. Some lakes just don't grow larger Crappie. I did very much enjoy the video. I will most likely buy a few of those Revolution X bobbers to have on hand they do look very versatile. Most the people here seem to use the line through bobbers. I do like the versatility of the one you are using though. It made sense about what you were saying about putting the split shot above the hook as well. Crappie are light biters and if you don't know they have it in their mouths you can't set the hook before they spit it.

[@Swoop180]

I've used this very technique for decades barring the knot used on the hook not even knowing i was using this technique. My father always fished using a flyrod no matter where we went fishing and as a dutiful son I always wanted to be just like my father so, when I decided I was a big enough man I donned a fly rod just like him, only thing was I couldn't manipulate that cordage the way he so masterfully executed it so he rigged me up exactly the same as you. To this day a slip bobber is the only float I have any use for, now I live on the Gulf and very seldom do I use a bobber.

[@fishingwithcamo-joe88]

I've been secretly watching your channel for years..LOL..Thought I'd stop by and actually leave a comment...It's been awhile since I've tuned in..THANKS for sharing your knowledge BRO!!!!! ....your explanation of understanding SONAR..pushed me in the right direction...THUMBS_UP!!!!!!1..

[@fishingwithcamo-joe88]

PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND THE DEDICATION IT TAKES TO PUSH OUT VIDEOS, LIKE YOU DO...BUT I DO AND I APPRECIATE YOUR WORK ETHIC!!!!

[@FloppingCrappie]

@@fishingwithcamo-joe88 thanks for the support!

[@JDL_2020]

Always good to see how others fish. You must have different tape measures up north....:)

[@woodpile20]

So far it works great fishing from the bank

[@peoriaos6627]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@malcolmzoll7613]

Great video thanks for sharing how to with all your equipment, makes and models.

[@FloppingCrappie]

Thanks for watching

[@davidhowe8845]

Thanks for the lesson !

[@FloppingCrappie]

Glad you liked it!

[@alalbrecht991]

Just checked out Rod-N-Bobbs and am wondering which size bobbers to get as there are so many to choose from in the 3 in 1"s. Thanks

[@FloppingCrappie]

I typically use the 3/4" or 7/8" bobbers

[@ronknight6400]

How do you measure where to place your bobber stop? Do you estimate based on your rod length? Thanks for the set up tips. Where do you order these floats and hooks?

[@FloppingCrappie]

I usually use my rod length to estimate the depth for the bobber stop. You can get the bobbers at rodnbobbs.com

[@ronknight6400]

@@FloppingCrappie Thanks!

[@crippledcrippled]

Great video! Trying to learn how to crappie fish. Super rookie question, can you find them only in brush piles and how do you find brush piles??

[@FloppingCrappie]

You can find them in deeper weedlines during late summer. Right now (october) most of our crappie upnorth will be suspended in open water on a sand to mud transition. You can see these schools very easily with side imaging

[@kennethjackson7574]

If you have your own pond, you can make your own brush piles. You may also be able to find photos of lakes late in droughts. And you can check it out whenever it’s very low and take your own photos and notes if you plan to fish it in multiple years.

[@robertnewman6903]

So I love all these videos and the different techniques for fishing crappie. However I am not an electronics kind of guy (kayaker). Any tips on going for the infamous crappie without the scope or finder.

[@FloppingCrappie]

This time of year crappie are going to school up in deeper water 15-25ft. I would slow drift jigs about 5ft off the bottom. Try near main lake points

[@braddennis9669]

One thing I noticed that we have in common, I fish barefooted too when the temperature allows

[@noelsell6028]

Enjoyed the video. I have found trouble with the 3 and 1 bobber in the fixed position. Will not stay in fixed position with 6 lb. line or less. The line slides in the fixed position. Does not allow for a fixed depth application. Do you have any remedies for that. Thank you for your help.

[@FloppingCrappie]

You may need the wrap the line around the stem of the bobber inside before closing the spring over it.

[@kidbowjb]

Great video. What slip bobber setup would you use for largemouth bass on golf course pond. Thanks

[@FloppingCrappie]

Something like this "Rod-N-Bobbs - View Product - EZ-FLO 1-3/4 inch Weighted Slip Bobber - Yellow" rodnbobbs.com/index.php?page=prodView&pid=95

[@phildell9361]

I like the rod n Bob design but I lost one when I got caught on the bottom and pulled loose but somehow the bobber came off in the process. It's still worth it for the flexibility.

[@flgator311]

Please give me info on the bobber stops, hooks and bobber you used in this video thank you.

[@rwp2418]

Nice job. Did you see that the power plant on Egypt was closing down this fall. No more warm winter water. Yes it sucks

[@FloppingCrappie]

Will it freeze are still be open this winter?

[@rwp2418]

Flopping Crappie depends good chance it could freeze if it is a cold winter. I would guess it will have ice on it some of the time. During cold snaps.

[@thelarewsdo]

Hey Davis, We are looking to upgrade our pan fish rigs and were wondering if you could expand on your pole and reel combo? Thoughts on the 7'6" vs the 8' pole and what was the deciding factor on the reel? I've never heard of them, but they seem well made from their description. How did you hear about them? Thank you, The Larews

[@unorec1983]

i am curious about your boat, currently fishing out of an 18ft john but i have 4 boys. 6 4 and twin 3 year old's that want to fish with me. we are looking to upgrade to a pontoon or something else we need the weight capacity thoughts about your setup

[@FloppingCrappie]

My boat is 17'6". It can fish 3 comfortably, but 4 is a bit crowded. Pontoon is an ok option for multiple people fishing, tuning, etc. It can be hard to control and stay on a specific spot though. A larger tiller boat would work well of your main focus is fishing. Something in the 19-20ft range can fish 4 people very comfortably

[@guybrushn.2533]

I've never used a slip bobber before, can you reel the bobber stopper all the way into your spool? Your videos are great, by the way!

[@FloppingCrappie]

Yep, the slip should reel in without any issues. If you set the hook on a fish, be careful with reeling the slip through the first eyelet of the rod. I've found this is were the slip will slide to a different spot on the line.

[@jonwaite1601]

Sorry if I missed it here - but that yellow, I-shaped floater next to your boat in the water - what is that?

[@FloppingCrappie]

That is called a marker buoy

[@Byron4RollTide]

What size slip bobber do you use. The bobber in your video looked like Rod-N-Bobb's 1/2.

[@FloppingCrappie]

Yes, this was a 1/2" bobber

[@charlescamarillo9279]

Come on folks! 18,000 views and only 300 likes? This is good stuff, and passing on some very good tips / secrets to make all of us better crappie fishermen, help him out and simply hit the like button.

[@FloppingCrappie]

Thanks for the support!

[@ianwallace9247]

What rod/reel size do you use for bobber fishing crappie?

[@FloppingCrappie]

I prefer either a 7'6" or 8' rod and a 1000 size reel

[@CraigSanders-pk2pb]

I need a pack of those

[@plutoplatters]

got the same beads... bobber stop.... awesome things.....i suggest a custom rod with LARGE eyes... to ...pass the stopper more easily when casting

[@bradnelson3119]

So do you use the bobber just a reference point when you get to depth? Or do you watch it go down like normal when get a hit, or do you jig the minnow? Thks

[@FloppingCrappie]

I do all three that you mentioned. Some time crappie will hit the jig or minnow on the way down. The bobber will not go under, so watching your line is key.

[@charlesronk2989]

I was trying to use a 5 1/2 foot ultra light with a slip bobber but it really makes setting the hook difficult. Especially if you cast out any distance at all. The deeper you fish the more difficult. What rod power and length would you recommend for slip bobber with these things in mind.

[@FloppingCrappie]

I normally use the 8ft ACC Crappie Stix rod which is a medium light rod.

[@jackieakersjr2691]

What stores can you get The Barbers at

[@williamstafford6112]

Just curious. Do you filet with electric or manual? Might want to do a video on crappie fileting. I always use electric but I have a buddy that can do it faster and more efficiently with a regular filet knife than I can. Thanks and keep the videos coming. I enjoy them all.

[@FloppingCrappie]

I have always filleted manually up until last year. I bought an electric knife and it's a lot faster.

[@scelest321cx]

Love your set up man quick question brother what kind of hooks are those

[@FloppingCrappie]

For minnows I use size #1 Aberdeen hooks. You can find them here zoneloc.com

[@Therapy-n-Session]

So for my understanding, when you cast your bobble out and it hits the water it lays on its side until you get a bite and then it stands up???

[@FloppingCrappie]

It will lay on its side until the weight and jig/minnow pull the line through the slip of the bobber until it reaches the stop (yarn or rubber stop). Then the bobber should be upright. If the bobber goes sideways after being upright, that indicates a fish has bit the hook and is rising up in the after column with the bait.

[@christopherascherl2411]

I have one slip-bobber that the line comes out the side of the bobber a little above the water line instead of straight through the top like most. Normally, it sits at about 30 degrees from vertical; if you get a hit, it stands straight up before going down and if it lays down your weight is either on bottom or you have a fish carrying the bait up. I didn't know if was different than a normal slip-bobber when I got it and I have mixed emotions about it. I still use the bobbers I got in the pack but I don't think they are any better than the normal ones.

[@theangryamerican3506]

Cool bobber. I've used the same split shot set up. Why not a jig hook?

[@FloppingCrappie]

You could use a heavier jig as well. The main goal is to fish fast with this setup in deeper water as most of the schools of crappie are roaming across open basins on our natural lakes upnorth. I was fortunate enough to find a school holding tight to a small piece of cover in this video.

[@theangryamerican3506]

@@FloppingCrappie what are you calling a basin?

[@FloppingCrappie]

@@theangryamerican3506 just realized I was fishing in shallower water in this video. I filmed another video like this only in deep water during the fall. A basin is flatter deeper part of our lakes mostly with soft bottom (mud and silt)

[@theangryamerican3506]

@@FloppingCrappie killer information man. Thank you. Keep it up !!!

[@Hogster202]

Stupid question, whats stopping the jig from sliding all the way to the bottom?

[@FloppingCrappie]

There is a stop tied above the bobber. the jig pulls the line through the bobber until the stop(either a rubber stop or a hand tied uni-knot with braid) with catch the line from sliding further through the bobber

[@Byron4RollTide]

What size lead shot do you use for your slip cork rig.

[@FloppingCrappie]

Either a 1/16oz or 1/8oz

[@Byron4RollTide]

@@FloppingCrappie Thanks for your reply. My opinion you are years ahead of most crappie fishermen with the techniques and equipment that you use.👍

[@suewatters1]

@@FloppingCrappie I bought slip shot sinker #4 but it doesn't say the weight. I weight it and it says 2 grams which converts to .07 oz. So would that be 3/4 of an oz? And would that be an ok weight to put on my line?

[@Byron4RollTide]

What hook “size” do you use for minnow fishing. Thanks

[@FloppingCrappie]

I typically use a size 2 Aberdeen hook

[@Byron4RollTide]

@@FloppingCrappie I use a #2 as well. A lot of KZbinrs use 1/0 and 2/0. In my opinion that’s way too big. I just bought some of your Zoneloc hooks. Can’t wait to use them.✌️

[@FloppingCrappie]

@@Byron4RollTide I've used 1/0 before, but that was if I'm fishing a lake with big crappie.

[@Byron4RollTide]

@@FloppingCrappie I bought the Zoneloc 1/0, #1 and #2. I should be set. I bought your 1/2” slip bobbers as well.

[@frankbutcher5853]

Where did you get the rubber bobber stop?

[@FloppingCrappie]

you can order a set here amzn.to/2TieeC1

[@johnnysellers8213]

What ounce split-shot do you use

[@FloppingCrappie]

That was a 1/16 oz

[@FishItLures]

How do you get people to send you stuff to try out

[@FloppingCrappie]

They contact me on Facebook or Instagram.

[@chriszhao304]

How's your drag?

[@lollol-sr3lc]

question - how about crappie fishing at an upground reservoir with no structure other than some rocks around the lake - depth average is 26 feet squarish bowl shape and the shoreline drops off rather quickly - having a very difficult time and any tips would be appreciated - no boat - shore fishing only

[@FloppingCrappie]

Water like that is difficult to fish. If you can find any flat or gradual drop-off I would start there. I'm not sure how fish spawn on reservoirs like that

[@lollol-sr3lc]

@@FloppingCrappie me either but i've seen some real nice crappies being caught from there - thanks for the tip enjoy your channel and tips

[@rickwilliams6922]

is your black box mounted like that on your bow?

[@FloppingCrappie]

It technically isn't mounted. I just sits on the deck. I remove it whenever I trailer the boat anywhere. The main reason I have it like this is because I use it for ice fishing season

[@rickwilliams6922]

@@FloppingCrappie ok, tks. I'm fixing to get one and I'm looking at idea's. for that much money I think Ill try to keep it in a dry spot. or go your route and keep a plastic bag to slide it into if it starts misting.

[@1811bruce]

Great video! New Subscriber here.

[@joemartin6439]

Would Crappie stay in deep weeds in August 7th in my northern lake

[@FloppingCrappie]

Yes, crappie definitely could hold in deeper weeds in the late summer

[@nonrevhogan8938]

Do you use drop shots a lot too? Great video.

[@FloppingCrappie]

Sometimes, usually during cold front in the summer or fall when crappie are pressed against the lake bottom.

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

If I'm going that deep with slip bobbers, I just use an1/8oz leadhead jig.....sometimes paint color matters.

[@petataylor4494]

Grenada as in the Caribbean??

[@FloppingCrappie]

Grenada, Mississippi

[@duanebolen8359]

But if you’re taking the hook off and putting on a jig what makes a difference if you have a slip bobber or not because you’re still can slide the barber on your line and put on your Jig

[@carlmoody5508]

Wouldn't it be faster to use a spring slip bobber?

[@joemartin6439]

Power Drive V2 i Pilot kit installed

[@mikekupetsky6879]

I can't believe you would eat that postage stamp

[@stateniland]

1:25 Rod N' Bobbs 3 in 1 LOVES you

[@Drrayoldman]

Show em cooked! mayhaps rolled in corn meal first..yummmm

[@acecatfishing8679]

nice

[@shack276]

Still, lake shelbyville in Illinois.its excellent fishing and I have a house boat you can stay in. Enough talking!

[@MrSrtman18]

Balsam hwy 8?

[@FloppingCrappie]

A little south of that

[@denhaire]

What size for bobbers for crappie?

[@FloppingCrappie]

The one in the video is the 3 in one 1/2" stick bobber

[@nchec326]

Did Rod n Bob's fix their bobbers? I've tried them but they broke so easily.

[@FloppingCrappie]

What broke on them?

[@nchec326]

@@FloppingCrappie the tops where they meet the main body. Usually while pulling the spring up. They were the light up revolution x I think. They work, just have to be careful when pulling the spring up not to torque to much in the top.

[@jayzee2977]

Easy fix.

[@64marine]

Live minnows are Illegal here in Oregon it seems.

[@64marine]

Would you believe that using kernel canned corn is also illegal? Tons of chemical pastes are just fine

[@FloppingCrappie]

I've heard that Oregon has some very strict fishing regulations

[@guybrushn.2533]

@@64marine unfortunately in Utah as well

[@anothermuffin1]

I think there are hooks with weight on them maybe called a jig

[@bigdogtrading]

That 6" Fish you said was a 10 incher will get you fined if the Game Warden stops by......

[@plutoplatters]

yepppppppppp... on can fish that "middle water column" that NEVER gets fished (for the most part)

[@rogerwhiting5060]

Just wondering... why do yall call them croppie? You plant things in a crop not a crap lol awesome video tho just looking for new techniques

[@FloppingCrappie]

Most people in the Midwest pronounce it "croppy". I mainly hear the "crappy" pronunciation from people that live in the southeast.

[@rogerwhiting5060]

@@FloppingCrappie im from Georgia its just one of those words I can't understand the difference in pronunciating lol

[@plutoplatters]

Covid 19 ?? hit ? not sure what you mean ? ( LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL)

[@DucPhamtacolayo]

bummer no live bait in idaho allowed

[@FloppingCrappie]

At all? Can you catch your own bait in the same body of water and use it?

[@DucPhamtacolayo]

@@FloppingCrappie idfg.idaho.gov/question/what-types-live-bait-are-allowed-be-used-idaho Are we allowed to use live minnows for bait while fishing for crappie and bluegill here in Idaho? And are we allowed to use bee moths or as some call it wax worms? Answer: No live swimming bait is legal for use while fishing in Idaho waters. Non-swimming live bait like worms, nightcrawlers, fly larve (maggots), wax worms, etc. are allowed to be used while fishing. Live crayfish can only be used for bait if they were captured from the water in which you are fishing. The reason for not allowing live bait is two-fold. First, we don't want new invasive fish species to be established in Idaho from live bait escaping from anglers. The second issue has to do with transmission of diseases. Some out-of-state bait sources carry diseases that could be transmitted to Idaho fish populations and cause population level mortality. This not only effects recreational populations of fish but can also become introduced into commercial fish rearing operations and have huge impacts on their business. Answered on: Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 8:30 AM MDT

[@jimmyreece5781]

I'm not watching a 20 minute video where it takes the person forever to get to the bobber.

[@djshoalsjr2724]

Nice video, but those weren’t 10in my man.

[@Deezy8080]

those were not 10 inch fish. you were keeping 5 and 6 inch fish. i love your videos and have learned allot but i know a keepable fish

[@jameskozlowski4139]

Good vid good tips but my man doesn't know what 10 inches looks like.

[@ethanirvine8985]

😂

[@tommyrobbins3947]

Those are not 10inchers

[@jeffburnham6611]

The argument about rigging a bobber so it can be taken off if you want to switch to a jighead from just a hook, is moot. In order to do this you need to cut the hook from the line anyways to rig the jighead, so you can slip off the bobber at that time. The other alternative is to just tie on a wire leader with a snap swivel, so you can just replace the hooks and leave the bobber in place. I've fished this way for years.

[@joemartin6439]

You poor guy . Engines can be a bumper.

[@bevmeunier9510]

8

[@garysmith7832]

Crappie are not finicky about seeing fishing line.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Pinch the barb. You are wring on how the line is going to pull it is not going to pull the way you think,

[@robertmartin5662]

Do you take people out fishing for crappie, for a fee.

[@FloppingCrappie]

I am a fishing guide in Wisconsin and people can book a trip

[@faxnews7682]

22 minutes? Naw I’ll pass.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

You miss the point of a slip bobber in thus video.

[@mymouavang3637]

Hhhhhhhhhh

[@SFCRambo60]

I have been screwed over by Mercury and will never touch another one. Yamaha and Johnson outboards are the best. My Yamaha can out run and perform miles past any Mercury. Less than a year old I had to do a major overhaul. Top cylinder starved to death, piss poor engineering.