One of the easiest solutions I have found for that problem is to open the gap of the hook a bit. I open the gap on just about every jig I use. An old trick my grandfather passed on to me many years ago and it helps a lot.
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One of the easiest solutions I have found for that problem is to open the gap of the hook a bit. I open the gap on just about every jig I use. An old trick my grandfather passed on to me many years ago and it helps a lot.
This may be a dumb question, but why not a small snap swivel attached to the line, with the snap attached to the float ?? WOuldn't that work just as well ??Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
Just curious... Sorry if this is a noob question.. I'm still learning as far as float fishing goes...:o
Tux
As already mentioned, for live bait fishing a waggler is a must. And longer rods, are perfect for float fishing. I have two 8' UL steelhead rods, that make the perfect gill rod.
Not a dumb question at all. You can use snap swivels, and they will work fine. I just prefer the adaptors because I think they're more tangle-proof, and it's easier to change floats with them. I have used snap swivels in the past, though, and caught a lot of fish with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by tuxdaddy
Thanks DBD ... Greatly appreciated !!
I also use a snap swivel. When you remove the float you have a deep water rig. Keeps it simple. Put the float back on for shallow water.
Use 4 pound line, small hook, bait, no weight or float and cast it gently. You will catch
a lot more fish without a weight or float, if if if you can get it where you want it.
Just watch the line and you will catch them big or small.
John b.
My opinion is ditch the float and just slow roll a jig tipped with a waxie. youll catch a better quality of fish if they are there
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Originally Posted by foul hook