How to Build a Light-Up Bobber

Fish don't always stop biting when the sun goes down. In fact, fishing for some species, such as walleyes, catfish and crappies, can actually be really good after dark. However, detecting bites can be a problem. Attaching a glow stick to a bobber is an easy remedy. Slip bobbers and fixed-position bobbers easily accept glow sticks as long as they have a shaft projecting upward above the main body of the bobber. With a few handy items, you can cheaply and easily convert your fishing bobbers into glow bobbers.

Things You'll Need

  • Bobber
  • 1.5-inch glow stick
  • Zip ties
  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Bend the glow stick to activate the chemical reaction that causes the stick to glow.

    • 2

      Place the glow stick along the upper shaft of the bobber.

    • 3

      Wrap two zip ties -- or cable ties -- around the glow stick and the bobber shaft. Cinch them tight.

    • 4

      Trim the excess zip tie within a quarter-inch to make casting easier.

    • 5

      Cut off the zip ties and replace the glow stick when the glow stick becomes dim.