Fishing Bobber

In Minecraft, a fishing bobber is the entity that floats in the water after a fishing rod is cast, and players use it to catch fish, junk, or treasure by reeling in the rod. The appearance of the fishing bobber differs slightly between Java and Bedrock editions, with the bobber being 2D in Java and 3D in Bedrock. The bobber emits bubble sounds while in the water and creates splashes when an item is hooked. In addition to fishing, players can use the fishing rod's bobber to hook mobs, items, and even other players, then reel them towards themselves. In Java edition, the bobber despawns after being on the ground for more than 1200 game ticks (approximately 1 minute). Data values for fishing bobbers vary between Java and Bedrock editions. Notably, a fishing rod's bobber can be used to activate wooden or weighted pressure plates in some situations. Overall, bobbers are essential parts of the fishing mechanic in Minecraft and offer some extra interaction.