Many people resist fishing on the Wisconsin River because they like to fish with a bobber. The current in the Wisconsin is too fast to make bobber fishing practical, but there is a way to do it that works really well.
A slip-sinker is the way to go when fishing the Wisconsin. All it consists of is a sinker with a hole in it. For example you can use an egg sinker, a bell sinker or a walking sinker. They all come in many weights and will work very well. You slide the sinker onto your line, pinch a split-shot about a foot above your hook and you’re all set.
When you cast out, the sinker will hold your bait near the bottom where the fish are and when you get a bite, the fish will pull the line through the hole in the sinker, letting you know they are biting.
This system also works well for catfishing where you use a pre-rigged plastic worm with a line on it. Instead of pinching a split-shot on the line, tie a snap swivel on and hook your catfish worm on it.
Try a slip-rig and you’ll have much better success on the Wisconsin or any river with a fast current.
Dan Bomkamp - author and host of the radio show "How's Fishing"
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