Quote Originally Posted by fish_4_all View Post
Float with bb's above and below if fishing a fixed float. Then the leader to the hook. Then the hard part:
Assume I am using a 6 foot leader. 12-14 inches from the hook I put a bb shot. Then about 24 inches up from there is the majority of the weight needed to get the float at the right depth. Then above that I put another bb shot about half way between the float and the larger weight mass.
Did you mean to say fixed float? That's not the way to rig a fixed float. For a fixed float, put 75-90% of the weight around the base of the float to lock it in place and then one or two SMALL droppers below.

For the slider rig, I'd use a shotting pattern very similar to the one shown in the diagram. The main bulk should be 2-3' above the hook. If using a longer rod, I'd probably set it at 4' above the hook. You just have to adjust it based on what's comfortable.

Also, if you're going to buy floats, go ahead and get some good split shot, too. Bass Pro and Wacker both sell the Dinsmore shot.