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

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

Fishermen will not get bored there like they might on Crane Prairie, staring at a strike indicator or bobber all day long.

From Washington Times • Jun. 28, 2014

He worked his line with the tips of his fingers, patiently, squinting out at his red and white bobber on the Rainy River.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien