Does anyone have a slip bobber set up on a leader? I was wondering if that is doable so I can switch between it and crank baits somewhat easily.

I'd be interested in this type of solution...I use two rods to accomplish the same thing but this could be very useful.

I'd recommend a 2nd rod for your crankbait.

It could be done, but you're not going to catch as many fish.

It depends if the convenience is worth catching less fish?

Not worth the hassle and tangled mess of line.

I take a collapsible rod w/ spinning reel w/ slip bobber already all tied on it. It's about 1ft long when stored and I BDB it to my thwart so it's sideways in the canoe. It stays in the canoe like that for portages and right in front of me at all times if I want to get it out. If we're spending a while at a campsite I'll just leave the rod extended and bring into camp like all the others. Best of both worlds....and keeps your casting rod free to do that.

Perhaps you could rig something with this. The leader would be at the terminal end and you could attach a snap on the end of your main line.

Or if you could find just this quick change . sleeve

cyclones30: "Not worth the hassle and tangled mess of line.


I take a collapsible rod w/ spinning reel w/ slip bobber already all tied on it. It's about 1ft long when stored and I BDB it to my thwart so it's sideways in the canoe. It stays in the canoe like that for portages and right in front of me at all times if I want to get it out. If we're spending a while at a campsite I'll just leave the rod extended and bring into camp like all the others. Best of both worlds....and keeps your casting rod free to do that. "

Cyclones, can you show an example of the rod you bring? Or something similar?
Everything I've seen that meets your description is a toy that I wouldn't trust catching anything larger than a 2" panfish on.

an easy solution would be to get two spools for your reel (often times reels come with an extra spool). Put mono on one spool for bobbers and braid on the other for cranking. It will take you a minute to switch them out but at least you are saving yourself bringing a second rod/reel combo

Personally, I prefer to have a separate rod for slip bobber fishing and one for casting. I do have a few "twist on" bobbers that have a slice down the side. You can easily add these to a line (as long as you have a bobber stop and bead on the line already). This would allow you to more easily convert from slip bobber fishing to cast fishing.

Twist on bobbers

This isn't the one but similar w/ the protective cap over the tip when stored, we've got a few brands including Cabelas brand and never had an issue on many BWCA trips and elsewhere. It's a slip bobber, it's not like you're trying to feel bottom and bites with a nice fancy rod....all you do is lean it against something and then set the hook and reel when the bobber goes down.

Bass Pro Graphite Rod

A leader would severely reduce the effectiveness of using a slip bobber.

Captn Tony: "A leader would severely reduce the effectiveness of using a slip bobber."

A leader does not necessarily mean a heavier line. I put a light mono leader on for slip bobbering because I use fireline as my main line.