A bobber stop and bead is needed for the Hookcage to work properly. You can easily find them at stores or online that sell fishing accessories.
The Hookcage bobber is designed to work in normal fishing setup or protect setup where the lead would need to be closer to the hook. It's designed with balanced weight and colors to make it easy for casting and seeing in clear or dark waters.
This setup is your normal slip bobber setup that allows you to adjust the bobber stop and lead as needed for how deep you want to fish.
This setup allows the hook and bait to pull inside the cage, protecting the hook from catching on branches, stems, lily pads, and others objects when pulling your line in.
