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I slip bobber fish almost 95% of the time. I've had this rig for 7 or 8 years. A BPS 6' IM8 light action rod, with a Mitchell 308X reel. I use 4lb. Trilene most of the time. I've caught a lot of Bluegill with it.

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Comment by Slip Sinker on September 27, 2013 at 12:32pm
I really like the spider wire stealth braid in bright yellow 8# test 1.5# test mono diameter.
Comment by Mike Martin on September 27, 2013 at 12:10pm

Ken, what kind of braid and weight are you using for bluegill? I may have to give it a try.

Comment by Slip Sinker on September 26, 2013 at 6:44pm
mike if you fish in timber you have to give braid a try
Comment by Mike Martin on September 26, 2013 at 12:16pm

Yep Dick your right. I fish in timber a lot of the time so I normally cut off the last 6' before I go and re-tie. Looks like it's time to re-spool:)

Comment by dick tabbert on September 25, 2013 at 8:02pm

Mike you might want to add some more line to the reel it looks like it could be a little shy there buddy. I also have a couple Mitchell's oldies but goodies.

Comment by Slip Sinker on September 25, 2013 at 7:57pm
Love the mitchell line of reels I gave my father one as a gift 35 years ago and I have now inherited and retired it... still works perfectly

Slip bobber fishing has been my mainstay now for a few months after reaggrivating pinched nerves in my neck and arms ... i was surprised how productive it this technique is after casting baits all these years.

Darn... you should of opened your bait box so we could of stole a few tips.

Thanks for sharing
Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on September 25, 2013 at 7:19pm

When spin fishing, that sort of thing is my go-to.

For serious casting of really light baits, I go to a 7' spin-fly rod. But for most other bluegill spinning chores, that sort of thing gets the nod.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on September 25, 2013 at 6:04pm

SIMPLE LOOKING RIG MIKE !!!!!! IF it produces it's as good as it gets !!!!!!!!! HOw you like the Mitchell reel anyway?

Comment by LedHed on September 25, 2013 at 6:00pm

Very cool set up. I need to try this - would really work over the "tire reefs @ Lake Perris.

Comment by Leo Nguyen on September 23, 2013 at 2:14pm

Simplicity at its finest. No one dares to argue with you on a layout like this. I wish I can say the same for my rigs.

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