bobber

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bobber

A child watches a red and white bobber float on the calm lake.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small float, typically made of cork or plastic, attached to a fishing line: A bobber is a buoyant device used in angling. It is attached to the line and sits on the water's surface. Its primary function is to suspend the baited hook at a desired depth and to signal a bite by dipping, moving, or submerging when a fish takes the bait.

Usage
  • The bobber is a crucial tool for many types of fishing, especially for beginners or when fishing for panfish.
  • It is attached to the fishing line at a specific point to control how deep the hook and bait are submerged.
  • When a fish bites and pulls on the line, the bobber's movement provides a visual alert to the angler.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "To set the bobber": To adjust and secure the bobber at a specific point on the fishing line to achieve the desired fishing depth.
  • "Bobber fishing": A specific angling technique that employs a bobber, often used for still fishing in lakes or slow-moving rivers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bob (verb): To move up and down briefly, like the action of a bobber on the water.
  • Float (noun): A more general term for any buoyant fishing aid; a bobber is a type of float.
  • Cork (noun): A material traditionally used to make bobbers due to its buoyancy.
Synonyms
  • Float
  • Cork (when referring to a traditional cork bobber)
  • Indicator (in specific fishing contexts, like fly fishing)
Related Phrases
  • Bobber stop: A small bead or knot used above the bobber on the line to prevent it from sliding up past a certain point.
  • Slip bobber: A specialized type of bobber that can slide freely along the line until it hits a stop, allowing for casting and fishing at greater depths than a fixed bobber.
bobber

A child watches a red and white bobber float on the calm lake.

Noun
  1. a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line

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