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TO RIG YOUR SLIP
FLOAT
Slip floats do as the name implies. The slip on the line to a predetermined
stopping point, allowing you to fish any depth you desire. Most floats
can be used as slip floats Any floats with a central hollow core from
top to bottom will serve. Of course finest floats are single eye at the
bottom of the quill which experience fisherman prefer most. Both styles
come in enough sizes and shapes to boggle the mind. To rig slip float,
you need only two items, a bead and stopper. First attach a stopper to
your mainline, next thread your mainline through a small bead, then thread
your mainline through the floats and attach a swivel in the usual manner.
For a stopper most anglers use a nail knot with brightly colored dacron
line. Tie it tight several times in the same spot, that will give you
a knot(stopper). You can also bay special rubber stopper available now
in every tackle shop. This nail knot stopper or rubber will slide easily
on wet line and it is very visible. All there is left is to add a little
weight.
ADJUSTING
The beauty of float fishing is it’s simplicity. Anyone can master it.
With slip float you can fish deep or shallow water with no problem. The
sliding floats allows you to reel all the way to the hook and cast great
distances. To fish a slip float all you need to do is estimate the depth
of the water you wish to fish and slide the stopper to appropriate distance
up or down your line. To cast reel until you have a 2 feet or so of line
from the float, the end of your rod new you can make you cast. Once the
float lands on the water, the line will slip through the float and bead
until the bead makes contact with the stopper. As you retrieve the rod
quides. The stopper should not cause problems in casting. Weighted floats
cast easier and further and wiggle less choppy water
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DEPTH CONTROL
The first step in fishing with a FLOAT is to adjust for proper depth.
You should place your bait or lure about one foot above the bottom. WHEN
RIVER FISHING if your float continually drags under or tips as it drifts
you have a dragging bottom. Shorten the distance between float and lure
or bait until you stop touching the bottom. WHEN LAKE FISHING if the float
does not stand straight for you on the bottom. Shorten the distance between
float and bait or hook until it stands straight. Remember to keep your
bait about a foot above the bottom. If you give floats a serious. try,
you will find some of your dreams come true. You will be able to effectively
fish water your had to pass up with other methods. You will fish your
bait or lure with a very natural presentation. You will miss very few
bites and you will spend a lot less time retying gear. Isn’t that a lot
like what you have been dreaming of.
DETECTING Bites
Bites are signaled in three ways. The most obvious bite is the sudden
sinking of the float. If you have properly adjusted the distance from
your float to the lure, only a fish can cause the bobber to sink. YOU
HAVE A BITE!!!! Sometimes a fish will pick up the bait and drift with
it. This will not cause your float to sink, but it will make it pop up
and float usually high, or suddenly lay flat on water. Any time you see
that. YOU HAVE A BITE!!!! Sometimes the bobber will move to the left or
right without sinking or popping up. It means that the fish tuck the bait
and slowly swims with the bait without changing depth. YOU HAVE A BITE!!!!
GEAR
Almost any rod/reel you can cast 100 feet. I like spinning gear, 7 to
7.5 feet light to medium action rod gives the angler adequate leverage
for setting the hook on a long cast while allowing the use of lighter
line. Spinning reels are easier on bait when you cast, and with the bail
open let you feed line to a light biter until you’re ready to set the
hook.
BAIT'S
You can use spoons or jigs but most angler with myself prefer natural
food, such as CORN, MARCHMALLOW, CHIPS, WORMS, FRENCHFRIES, BREAD, DOUGH,
LEECHES, CRAWLERS, DEAD MINNOWS, MAGGOTS, LIVE BAIT, HERRING. Most fish
will bite on it without hesitation, and you are going to have time of
your life.
LINE CONTROL
Fishing with floats require detecting a bite and setting the hook. In
order to do that you have to keep your line straight and with a little
slack. To check your line, hold your rod straight to the ground and move
the tip off your rod up about 1 to 1.5 feet. Your bobber should move or
sink if it did, it means that you have enough slack on your line. To set
your hook in when you have a bite. When river fishing, cast the float
upstream and begin reeling in line as it moves downstream towards you.
As your float passes in front of you begin free spooling line to maintain
just enough slack when you have a bait. Now you’re ready to have a fun.
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