Floats

I've experimented with the float & fly (uplift) type floats. Betts makes two that are good but I make my own. I've taken the 2 inch weighted cylinder float and modified it to have weight on top also. When balanced perfectly you can detect the slightest bite especially the up lift one. I'd like to start making a few of my own. PM me if you have any information on this setup.

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Originally Posted by warmouth

You can also cut off any straight shank hook and run the shank up the stem of the shy bite, to leave the hook eye at the bottom of the float.

You can still rig it with the rubber tubing as normal, or use the hook eye as a slip float. I super glue the last 1/8" of hook shank before pushing it all the way flush with the bottom of the thill shy bite.

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Here is what I was talking about with the Thill Shy Bite.

Use any old aberdene style hook shank and run it up the stem to be able to use it as a slip float.

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These are rated 1/16 oz and 1/32 oz.

The cheapest cigar floats I can find on ebay. I've got them from 3/8 to 14".

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Here is my experience with "size matters". While in Canada catching blacks, we had to improvise on the fly. Fish were biting extremely light. Feeling any resistance they would drop it. While searching for a lighter float in the tackle box we came across some ear plugs. You know the kind you roll around in your fingers to make it smaller? That did the trick. Just large enough to see but easy to pull under. We started hooking fish after that. That day size mattered without a doubt. :dono

Good article on Mick Thill and float fishing in this month's In-Fisherman.

Great thread. Thanks to all. The problem I have with the waglers is that a lively minnow will pull it down. And I like my minners lively.

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Originally Posted by JD1

Great thread. Thanks to all. The problem I have with the waglers is that a lively minnow will pull it down. And I like my minners lively.

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Use a bigger waggler or just leave more of the tip out of the water. I've used live bluegills under a waggler for bass fishing, and they can't pull the float under. :)