Which float to use

Suggested floats are: Crucian mini darts - ideal for any margin fishing. Perfect to register lift bites. Fairly heavy shotting is employed to get the bait well down in the fairly fast water into which chub sally from their points of vantage. The bait can be cast down and across so that during its passage through the swim it passes close to the various chub lies.

During the trot down the bait precedes the float by a series of light checks to the line at the reel. At the end of the run, retrieve the bait as quickly as possible, and in mid steam if possible so as not to disturb the bank being fished. Long trotting and stret-pegging are also good methods using floats.

However, before tackling up, consider the conditions - the level of the river, strength of flow, colour of water and so on. Then choose line and float sizes to suit. If it is a deep swim use a float that capable of supporting sufficient shot to take the bait down to the fish.

Don't put all the shot in one bunch but spread them out with the larges near the float and the smallest dust shot near the hook. Use a plummet to determine the depth so that your bait is bumping the bottom - just. Stret-pegging is a good method where there is a medium flow and depth near to the bank. Where there is a steady flow to the water adjust the float so that the bait just trips along the bottom. If it is set too high off the bottom you will not catch many gudgeon, nor will you lure the fish if the bait is dragging along the bottom.

They are very buoyant and so require heavy shotting in order to cock, this makes them stable in the fast water. Suited to fishing in waters similar to that of an Avon float, fast running waters. However; Chubber floats are even bigger and heavier; with big, bright tips and so are more suited to fishing fast waters at a distance. Like a waggler, a Windbeater connects to the line at the bottom of the float.

The Windbeater has a bulbous base, a very thin, flexible stem and a large, bright tip. The Windbeater is designed to be used in windy conditions and prevent surface tow caused by the wind on the surface of the water. Click here to view my recommended Float Rods. Skip to content. Post published: June 19, Post Category: Beginner. Loaded floats generally cast better and cause less tangles due to less shot on the line.

Drennan Puddle Chucker. They are small and stumpy but cast surprisingly well considering their size. Stick Floats. Slim Slim bodied floats are ideal for fishing on-the-drop because they cock easily and you can watch the body and bristle straighten up without having to mend or move the float. Rugby Ball This float is exactly as its name suggests and is great when you want some stability for fishing on the deck.

Ideal for fishing with pellets and meat, or for skimmer bream too. Round A completely round body is ideal for running down a river, especially if you want to hold back.

These floats will be in heavier sizes to allow for the flow of a river and you might use them with olivettes too, in sizes of 1g or heavier. Diamond This is typically a carp float with a thick diameter centre and narrow at either end. Dibber A very short float with a fat buoyant tip.

A brilliant choice for fishing up-in-the-water at less than 2ft deep. Young Operations Limited. This information helps us provide users with a better browsing experience and improve how our website operates and the services available through it.

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If you do not consent, either decline them below or change your cookie preferences. Our Cookie Policy explains how you can do this. First of all, our floats are clearly labelled so you can have complete confidence that what it says on the float, it will do that specific job, of course the floats can be used in other situations as well, but for ease and general understanding we have given them all their own personal identification.

For example DF What the hell does all that mean you might ask? The high density foam which we use is very important as this means each and every float will take exactly the same shots and will not take on water, also they are unbelievably strong.