Thill · Slip Bobbers
Thill Pro Series Slip Float, Weighted, Medium 5/8"
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Options
Color: Weighted
- Weighted
- Unweighted not in Medium-5/8"
Size: Medium-5/8"
- Medium-5/8"
- Small-1/2"
- X-Large-7/8"
- XX-Large-1"
- Item weight
- 4.54 g
Quick take
Best for
- Adjusting depth without retying
- Fishing suspended baitfish at any depth
- Live bait presentations for panfish and bass
Skip if
- You need fixed bobbers for topwater action
Strengths
- Brass grommet is the slipperiest and most line-friendly
- Separate weighted and unweighted options for flexibility
- Designed by a slip bobber expert with proven performance
Trade-offs
- Balsa floats are fragile and ding easily
- Line friction over time can wear the grommet
- Larger floats can spook cautious fish
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Float fishing
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Small-1/2", Medium-5/8", X-Large-7/8"This one | A small float for light baits, panfish and trout. |
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| XX-Large-1" | A mid-size float that holds up minnows and larger baits. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Thill Pro Series Slip Float, Multiple Sizes | Color:Unweighted | Suits:— |
| Thill Pro Series Slip Float, Unweighted, XX-Large 1" | Color:Unweighted | Suits:— |
| Thill Pro Series Slip Float, Weighted, Medium 5/8" | Color:Weighted | Suits:— |
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