DIY for better floats

DB4D I was wondering when you were going to give some information. You have more knowledge in where to get this stuff here than I do. I just sold over 100 of various floats and can get all I need from Randy. I have switched styles of fishing and have not kept up with the Match stuff over here at all. The one thing I cannot find is the match rods. I have one I got from Randy 30 years ago and will not part with it and sold all of my poles. The spinning course rods are the finest rods I have seen period. The last source for them quit handling them about 5 years ago.

Here is a link to get some of you started in float fishing. There is lots of information in there for anyone that is interested.

YouTube - ‪Andy Findlay's Complete Guide To Pole Fishing - Part 1: Fishing To Islands‬‏

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

They're already on these shores -- have been for almost 25 years. There are several online stores that carry Euro floats, and Thill wagglers are readily available from Bass Pro, Cabela's, etc. Even if you can't find what you're looking for, there are English tackle shops that will ship to America.

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Probably a poor choice of words. I might have been better spoken to say he is attempting to bring them more into the mainstream.
Thanks for the correction.

If you want to see how effective this system is watch the link below. It is in HD and you need to watch it in full screen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZRgR_t_3ug

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Originally Posted by jigtosser

Here is a link to get some of you started in float fishing. There is lots of information in there for anyone that is interested.

YouTube - ‪Andy Findlay's Complete Guide To Pole Fishing - Part 1: Fishing To Islands‬‏

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That is brilliant - what a rod! It always fascinates me the way the Brits eschew the use of reels in this match angling stuff. Being a Yank and brought up on "sport fishing," it is hard for me to fathom. We have really gotten into some strange territory here, folks! :-)
And don't you love those floats, hooks and the "feeding" (what we call chumming). This is controlled fishing.

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Originally Posted by jigtosser

The one thing I cannot find is the match rods.

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I have several: one Bass Pro, one Cabela's and several Euro match rods. Here are two sources I know of for match rods:

New World Carp Rods

Results for RODS / WEDKI:Match rod / Odleglosciowki

I have never ordered from either of these two places. They were linked on the Bankfishing USA website, so they should be reliable. Email Tony Forte (the Bankfishing USA webmaster) if you have any questions about them.

BankfishingUSA.com

If you want to try an English shop, contact Benwick Sports. I have ordered from them on several occasions.

Welcome To Benwick Sports Angling Centre

Thanks for the links. I am putting them in my favorites file. BTW I will let you know when the books are back in stock.

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Originally Posted by dahut

I might have been better spoken to say he is attempting to bring them more into the mainstream.

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I'm not a member of Big Bluegill, but I went to the site and found his post. That's John Wilkins. I know John and have fished with him a few times.

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Originally Posted by jigtosser

Thanks for the links. I am putting them in my favorites file. BTW I will let you know when the books are back in stock.

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They're in stock now. I just got an extra copy. :D