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Still Water Waggler Float Fishing

Still water waggler float fishing is a particular favourite

method of mine as its one of the oldest, and easiest, methodsof float fishing. This is the basic float rig which every angler

should know. By the way a waggler is a float that is attached

to the mainline via the bottom of the float. Unfortunately it

doesnt get used half as much as it used to as pole fishing has

become more and more commonplace. I personally prefer to

float fish with a rod, reel, and waggler float. You will have to

change the shot pattern according to your chosen float in

order to correctly cock the float. Click on the image to enlarge.

A: This is a backshot. Backshotting minimizes the effects of

the wind on the float by sinking the line for a short distance

behind it. Normally I'd use a single No.8 shot pinched onto the

line between the float and the rod about 6 inches from the

float.

B: Locking shot. These lock a float attached bottom-end only

to the required point on the line.

C: Bulk shot. These shot help to cock the float and make the

hookbait sink through the top layers quickly.

D: Bottom shot. This shot is often called a 'Tell-Tail ' shot. If a

fish comes and picks up the bait off the bottom you'll get a

clear indication on the float as it will rise showing a lift bite.

Running Water Stick Float Fishing

Loafers, sticks, and Avons all fall into this group. The stick

float is best used for trotting downstream with the current.

Trotting involves letting the float drift downstream with the

current and holding back on it at intervals so that the bait

swings upwards, enticing fish to take it. You cast a little

downstream of you, leave the bail arm open, and allow the

float to 'trot' along with the current. Press the tip of your

forefinger lightly against the spool so that you can control the

amount of line pulled from the reel as the float travels

downstream.

A: Use a mainline that will float. I use 2-3lb Maxima

Chameleon. Light line is essential as it makes it easier to keep

control of your float whilst trotting downsteam.

B: The float is attached to the line using two rubbers. You

thread these onto the line and slide your float into the

rubbers. One rubber at the top of the float just below the

highly visible sight tip, and the other at the bottom of the float

stem.

C: This is a depth marker. Pinch a shot onto the line directly

under the float to mark the minimum depth you want to fish.

D: The split shot should be spaced out equally down the line.

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E: Use a single No.6 or No.4 tell-tail shot around 6 inches from

the hook. This will aid good bite indication on the float

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