texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
Dustan, AlwaysBassin, RDT121, I8aShadOnce, TRIMUPSON
118054 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
TexDawg 113,062
hopalong 111,169
Bigbob_FTW 86,815
John175☮ 84,097
Pilothawk 82,756
Mark Perry 68,284
Derek 🐝 67,983
JDavis7873 67,414
Bob Davis 66,401
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,152,519
Posts15,743,133
Members143,054
Most Online36,273
Jan 23rd, 2013
Print Thread
How To Modify Tough Bubble Floats Into Jigging Rattlers! #13785857 11/26/20 06:17 PM
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 920
S
Scuba Chris Offline OP
Pro Angler
OP Offline
Pro Angler
S
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 920
Modify Bubble Floats Into Jigging Rattlers!

I decided to make this video to share one of my ideas of whipping the shallows without getting hung-up on the reef. I've modified the use of surface bubbles to include BB's for weight to cast instead of water & to make "rattling" sounds to entice the fish to attack.

This will only work correctly if you use the thicker TOUGH BUBBLES & you must seal the ends with glue/sealant to prevent water from entering the bubble once you establish the weight needed. Lighter set-ups you can use 3/4, 1, or 1-1/4oz of BB's. Remember 21 BB's equals 1/4oz of weight.

Part of fishing is adapting your equipment to reflect your technique & style of fishing to help you adapt to the areas you fish & the species you target. For me i found for shallow areas the 1-1/2oz works perfectly for the rod & reel i've chosen for that day. If i need extra casting distance for deeper waters i'll switch to the 1-3/4oz weight. For lighter rigs i'll drop the weight accordingly.

Why the TOUGH bubbles? The original thinner bubbles can crack/fracture when it hits the water. Never had the tough bubbles get damaged on me yet. Also has withstood barracuda strikes without cracking. What i'm showing works for my style of fishing in the areas i frequent. It may be different for you depending if you fish fresh water (less buoyant then salt water) or the species you're targeting aren't surface feeders. Just adapt the techniques i use to match your style of angling. Nothing is written in stone when it comes to fishing!

UPDATE
I NOW USE A SOLDERING IRON TO SEAL BOTH ENDS OF THE PLASTIC TOUGH BUBBLE INSTEAD OF SUPER GLUE. SO FAR MOISTURE HAS NOT SEEPED IN UNLESS THE BUBBLE GETS CRACKED.


Attached Files Screen Shot 2020-11-26 at 7.49.11 AM.png

Traveled the World diving & fishing. Became a ranked billiard player in Asia. Won a few senior bowling tournaments. I travel to the US, Australia & Europe working with museums & doing educational lectures.
Re: How To Modify Tough Bubble Floats Into Jigging Rattlers! [Re: Scuba Chris] #13786247 11/27/20 01:02 AM
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 70,709
banker-always fishing Offline
Super Freak
Offline
Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 70,709
Nice post and video. Thanks for sharing. thumb


[Linked Image][Linked Image]

IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap.

John 3:16

Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
Re: How To Modify Tough Bubble Floats Into Jigging Rattlers! [Re: Scuba Chris] #13871738 02/03/21 03:02 AM
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,344
T
toddfish Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
T
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,344
thumb

Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3