Foat fishing and missing fish?

**slabsrus** · 06-02-2011, 12:34 PM

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.

**tuxdaddy** · 06-05-2011, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

It's exactly like any other slip float with one exception: the waggler is attached to the line at the bottom only. So, you put a stop not on your line, add a bead, and then add the waggler.

Attach the waggler to the line using a swivel adaptor:

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The swivel adaptor enables you to change floats quickly and it allows the float to slip up and down the line very easily.

You can order them here:

Thill Float Swivel Adapter

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 ??

Just curious... Sorry if this is a noob question.. I'm still learning as far as float fishing goes...:o

Tux

**Locator79** · 06-05-2011, 10:28 AM

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.

**deathb4disco** · 06-05-2011, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by tuxdaddy

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 ??

Just curious... Sorry if this is a noob question.. I'm still learning as far as float fishing goes...:o

Tux

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.

**tuxdaddy** · 06-06-2011, 04:49 PM

Thanks DBD ... Greatly appreciated !!

**shipahoy41** · 06-06-2011, 08:07 PM

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.

**John Brower** · 06-06-2011, 08:25 PM

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.

**Slab Slayen** · 06-10-2011, 10:11 PM

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

**gabowman** · 06-10-2011, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by foul hook

reduce the size of hook along with the size of the bait !! You are right about the bait stealers .

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