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stpeter · #1 Post by **stpeter** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:25 pm

any tips of how to make up a sliding float rig for a newbie like me?

WHat depth should I fish it for macks and pollack?

#2 Post by MC » Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:31 pm

sliding float rig:-

thread bead onto main line
follow with float
then ball weight(s)
another bead
tie on a swivel
add hook length
add hook

once fishing depth has been decided on tie a stop knot or a bit of elastic above top bead to set the depth.

as for the depth for the target fish its depends on the area and the depth the fish are feeding, so cast out and change the stop knot/elastic until you get bites, hope this helps best of luck.

teacher · #3 Post by **teacher** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:17 pm

I generally use a hook length with weaker mono than the main line. If you're fishing over rough ground and you get snagged, all you loose is the hook.

Don't be afraid to set the hook very deep. Big bass in particular seem to like peelers bobbing along the bottom.

#4 Post by MC » Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:37 am

teacher wrote:I generally use a hook length with weaker mono than the main line. If you're fishing over rough ground and you get snagged, all you loose is the hook.

good point teacher, forgot that one

#5 Post by **m.b3** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:07 pm

just a rough diagram...

change depth by adjusting the stop knot. usually fish between 6 and 14' for pollack wrasse and coalies. will take gurnard, mackeral...

#6 Post by **countryjimbo** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:24 pm

Good post lads, especially the diagram.

I've been thinking of using a set-up like this for the young lad to keep him out of the weed/rocks. Maybe it'll allow me to fish more rather than freeing snags :)

Can anyone point me at a link to the types of floats that can be used here?

How much weight would be used typically?
Looks like the weight is free to slide also, is this how it works?

thanks,
James.

#7 Post by **m.b3** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:29 pm

your looking for 'slider floats' loadsa different types. polystyrene best as they dont chip but dosen't really matter. ball weights are free to slide on the line. 1/2 ounce usually a good start. have no links to floats sorry...

#8 Post by **countryjimbo** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:50 pm

Thanks Mark.

Done a quick search, here's one example (scroll down the page)

[url]http://www.tacklebargains.co.uk/acatalog/Sea_Floats.html[/url]

#9 Post by **m.b3** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:12 pm

the 'large sea floats' are what u are lookin for but it dosen't say what size weight it takes...

#10 Post by **bigkev** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:54 pm

The simpler the better with float rigs

Sliding Cigar shaped pike floats offer less resistance than some of the "buoys" marketed as sea floats. They are usually easily found in all local tackle shops as well

Drilled bullets are the only weights to use, as they are less prone to tangle. Also, when float fishing, distance casting is not always necessary and a medium sized float can be easier and simpler to cast.

IMHO
Kev

#11 Post by **bigkev** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:36 pm

The simpler the better with float rigs

Sliding Cigar shaped pike floats offer less resistance than some of the "buoys" marketed as sea floats. They are usually easily found in all local tackle shops as well

Drilled bullets are the only weights to use, as they are less prone to tangle. Also, when float fishing, distance casting is not always necessary and a medium sized float can be easier and simpler to cast.

IMHO
Kev

#12 Post by MC » Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:23 pm

go with the cigar shape floats as they give less resistance to the fish, and if you can get the ones with the bright tips as for kids its easier to see, i started off float fishing and have used the same method for getting kids interested as its a exciting way for them to fish and it helps them see bites more easily

#13 Post by **fenitbob** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:53 am

no particular depth vary it to find the fish.

love fishing like that :D

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