Step 4 of 10 · Set Up a Bobber Rig for Kids
One split shot and the hook
One split shot and the hook — step 4 of 10 in Set Up a Bobber Rig for Kids. Pinch one BB-size split shot about 15 cm above the hook. This keeps the bait down so the bobber stands upright.
Free fishing tip: One split shot and the hook (step 4 of 10 from "Set Up a Bobber Rig for Kids").
Pinch one BB-size split shot about 15 cm above the hook. This keeps the bait down so the bobber stands upright. Do not load three shots — you want a sensitive float that moves when a small fish mouths the worm.
Tie the hook with a clinch knot or a Palomar — whichever you can do with cold fingers. Clip the tag end short so it does not catch weeds.
Pro tip: Carry pre-tied hooks on leaders in a small wallet. Retying with a restless child is how rods end up in the water.
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