bobber

Example Sentences

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He reels in the baitfish, unhooks it, rehooks it with the shark hook, and tosses the bobber, leader, and bait back out, before handing the shark rod to me.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2022

They’re light, compact and can be used as a canteen, fire starter, elastic band, slingshot, fishing bobber or signaling device.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2017

The Dakes cast upstream and let their baits drift down, ready to set the hook should the bobber dip below the surface.

From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2017

At the “Indoor River” watch guides Jack and Brandon Glass discuss bobber doggin’ for steelhead; and twitching jigs for salmon and steelhead with Bob Kratzer.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2017

I spun in the hallway like a bobber in the river.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly