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I just purchased some of the wagglers. I have never used them and it seems there is only one way to rig them. Anyone have any tips or tricks about them. They look like they would work well on windy days.
Thanks
Mike

Mike,

There is only one way to rig them, and they're excellent for windy days.

Here's a good diagram on how to rig the waggler. Check out the "waggler, stillwater" diagram at the bottom:


http://www.swinton54.freeserve.co.uk...,%20Stillwater


The most important thing to remember is to put most of the split shot at the base of the float, not farther down the line. The more weight you have close to the hook, the harder it is to cast. If you're fishing with jigs, a lighter jigs will work much better. I wouldn't go heavier than 1/32 oz.

Also, I would put enough shot on the line so the minimum amount of float tip is showing. If the water is calm and I'm fishing fairly close, I aim for 1/4" of tip sticking out of the water. If there's a good chop on the water or you're fishing farther away, you can have more of the float out of the water.

Hope this helps.

I use 2 1/2" FOAM CORKS FOR SPIDER RIGGING SHALLOW WATER.

i have to agree with deathb4disco...wagglers are by far the most sensitive of all. they also let you sink your line..important in cold water where you want a stationary presentation. and properly "shotting" the line can give you that "just rite" drop speed! thill has a super line of products IMHO.

Hey do you guys know where I can find some African porcupine quills--I'm looking to make my own floats.

Sorry, nevermind. I found some from a online store at www.dogmeier.com --they're also selling some on eBay.

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Originally Posted by driller

How about "none of the above"? I am an old timer and still use QUILLS when I can find them.

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I have just begun mesing with quills and I like them. Do you make your own or buy them premade?

Not a floater but guess I do like the thills.....

man this is an old thread I started last year, but still good info

I like the old 1 inch diameter cork bobber.