Thread: Bubble Rig Availability

Everyone carries the bubbles. The Tough Brand bubbles are the way to go. J&M carries both Tough and Eagle Claw. I use the Tough brand because they last a lot longer. J&M also has the rigs pre made but I choose to tie my own. J&M is compearable in price to everyone else, even Walmart! Do yourself a favor and get everything quality you need at J&M. You won't be sorry...

I've never had to worry much about how long the plastic bubbles last. I usually get cutoff (or snapped off by a faulty cast by the fisherman) before they wear out.

Last time I was in J&M a few days ago, they had plenty of Tough Bubbles so you can make your own.
I still run a bead of Shoe Goo around the bubble to protect it from bumping pilings, etc.

Originally Posted by GregInAtl

I've never had to worry much about how long the plastic bubbles last. I usually get cutoff (or snapped off by a faulty cast by the fisherman) before they wear out.

I made several bubbles rigs by taking 60lb sevenstand wire and running in through the bubble with a swivel on each end. Tie one end to the main line and one to leader with the straw. This stops some of the bite offs when spanish hit the bubble during a feeding frenzy. Once you get a fish on get the bubble to the surface as fast as possible/

Originally Posted by Haywire

I still run a bead of Shoe Goo around the bubble

It's on my to-do list to get some

Originally Posted by GregInAtl

It's on my to-do list to get some

A wrap of black electrical tape helps hold them together and helps keep it from cracking when you smack it against a piling. I never tried the tough bubbles. BTW the Spanish tore up a small chrome Clark Spoon behind a bubble last week. Lost it and only had one. You might want to invest in a couple.

+1 on the small Clark spoons (and "Squid" spoons), especially on sunny days when they really flash.

The old NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION, appli es here. In about 10 years of fishing the pier, I've seen a number of variations to the bubble. It's inherently fragile and dosent make muster for longevity. I've solved those issues with my own concoction and I wish everyone well. Spanish is a big part of my reasons for driving the ling distance to and fro to the pier. I've shared my rigs with others and soon enough, they'll be a common thing. Meanwhile, keep Kraken EGGS.

Originally Posted by dasarge1953

The old NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION, appli es here. In about 10 years of fishing the pier, I've seen a number of variations to the bubble. It's inherently fragile and dosent make muster for longevity. I've solved those issues with my own concoction and I wish everyone well. Spanish is a big part of my reasons for driving the ling distance to and fro to the pier. I've shared my rigs with others and soon enough, they'll be a common thing. Meanwhile, keep Kraken EGGS.

What's your rig ?

Im reluctant to divulge what it is John, respectfully. Rather, Im willing to tell ya what it isn't. Its not a plastic egg. Nor, is it a ball bearing, claw hammer or ax handle. Suffice to say that it's important to experiment. Come up eith ideas to get around the often shortage of egg rigs. Spanish break them. Get busted against the pier and having to drain bubbles, etc. Tried golf balls once. Worked fairly well but there are those who reducule. So, use your imagination and trial and error. Unlike some, I dont sell my stuff.