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On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:41:20 -0800, Calif Bill wrote:

We were in Boston in the late 80's and as we crossed one of the big
bridges, people were fishing from it, using a balloon to float the bait
out there. Always wondered what they were fishing for. Since we were
driving, could not stop and ask.
It could have been stripers, but then, it could have been about anything.
Balloons are a common rig in the NE. They are cheaper than bobbers,
provide less resistance to the live bait, and will break with a fish on,
leaving just the fish to fight.

They're also common on Lake Okeechobee in Florida, when you are using live
shiners to catch largemouth bass. First time we went there, we hired a
guide, who introduced us to this technique. The balloons were inflated
just enough to float while the shiner swam.

But why not just a simple bobber?

You know, I asked a question something like that. Damned if I remember
the answer, but there was one.

Red Herring

On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:41:00 -0500, HK wrote:

JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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wrote:
On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:41:20 -0800, Calif Bill wrote:

We were in Boston in the late 80's and as we crossed one of the big
bridges, people were fishing from it, using a balloon to float the bait
out there. Always wondered what they were fishing for. Since we were
driving, could not stop and ask.
It could have been stripers, but then, it could have been about anything.
Balloons are a common rig in the NE. They are cheaper than bobbers,
provide less resistance to the live bait, and will break with a fish on,
leaving just the fish to fight.

They're also common on Lake Okeechobee in Florida, when you are using live
shiners to catch largemouth bass. First time we went there, we hired a
guide, who introduced us to this technique. The balloons were inflated
just enough to float while the shiner swam.

But why not just a simple bobber?

You know, I asked a question something like that. Damned if I remember
the answer, but there was one.

A live perch or spot is too big for a little bobber. Balloons are light and
will keep the fish close to the surface (6' or so).
--
Red Herring

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