I'm not sure if you've had a chance to try this, but I have found that tying up a slip float rig is not as hard as it looks.


I've got arthritic fingers, so I know how difficult it can be to tie knots that require fine motor skills. But if you follow these steps, you'll be able to tie up your rig with ease:


1. Find yourself some good lighting


2. Make sure your hands are free from lotion and other slippery substances (you don't want to drop your bobber stop!)


3. Tie a simple knot in the line at the end of your rod where it will attach to the swivel (this will make things easier later on)


4. Buy yourself some bright colors for your bobbers and floats (this will help you find them when they get lost in the grass)


5. The key to tying these kinds of rigs is patience! Don't rush through the process—it's better to take a few extra minutes than lose all of your gear!


I think what helped me was that I took my time and wasn't too worried about making it perfect. It's definitely not a matter of one right way—you can experiment with different sizes of beads, different-shaped bobbers, different types of line and weights... the list goes on.


I'll be honest: I don't know if this will help you catch more fish, but I do know that it's fun!