Tying a bobber is an essential skill for anglers. A bobber, also known as a float, is a small, buoyant object that is attached to the fishing line above the hook. Bobbers serve several important purposes: they keep the bait suspended at a specific depth in the water column, they help to detect bites by visually indicating when a fish takes the bait, and they can also be used to control the drift of the bait in the current.
There are many different ways to tie a bobber, but the most common method is the slip knot. To tie a slip knot, first pass the fishing line through the hole in the bobber. Then, make a small loop in the line and pass the end of the line through the loop. Tighten the knot by pulling on both ends of the line. The bobber should be able to slide freely up and down the line.