Where do you buy European-style super small split shot and floats? I mean those guys use such sensitive equipment. I've been using #2 to #4 line and #14 hooks and still want to go lighter.
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Where do you buy European-style super small split shot and floats? I mean those guys use such sensitive equipment. I've been using #2 to #4 line and #14 hooks and still want to go lighter.
Thill wagglers are Euro-style floats. You can get them at Bass Pro, Cabela's, or directly from Lindy. FishUSA also carries some of the Drennan floats, but they're quite a bit lighter than the Thill floats.
For split shot, look for a brand called Dinsmore. It's a soft, English shot that is very good. Bass Pro carries it and a French shot called "Super Doux". Wacker Baits also carries Dinsmore shot. FishUSA carries Raven shot. I haven't used it, but it might be good, too.
For small floats look for 'strike indicators' or 'thingamabobs'. About all of the sporting goods stores are carrying them now.
The only downside to them is that they are made to be cast on a fly rod and are very light. Therefore, they won't support a lot of weight. A 1/32 oz jig will sink most of them. You can fish bait under them (like a mealworm or waxworm), but you won't be able to cast if very far.Quote:
Originally Posted by STUMP HUNTER
Good point but he said he is using a #14 hook and wants to go smaller so he has little to no weight to start with, maybe we should have asked him if he plans to use a flyrod. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
True! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by STUMP HUNTER
I already have one of those. I'm tried of casting, and a cane pole gets the job done.
In that case, forget the wagglers and get some English pole floats. The cheapest option is the Thill Shy Bite. A better option is a Fox pole float. Wacker Baits sells them, and they are the most sensitive floats sold in North America. Wacker also sells the split shot and the silicone tubing that holds the float on your line.Quote:
Originally Posted by funbun
Have tried the bobbers that come in the trout magnets yet??? I think you buy them from leland if you like them. Boy are they light
Thill shy bite or mini shy bite are really great - otherwise google Drennan or Blackbird (I think it's Blackbird?) for the european style floats. Drennan makes some really nice ones, but I really think you can do just as well with a well balance Thill mini shy bite - that's my favorite float!
I like thills.. Thats what I use here in wv.. I have like 4 different sizes of them.
Yep. The shy bites and mini shy bites are very good.Quote:
Originally Posted by richstick
Nice, thanks!
Hey DB4D, have you ever gotten those small Styrofoam floats with the yellow stem from Wal-Mart? Sometimes I will get them and use a hot needle to make a small hole through the bottom. It can then be fished "Waggler style" with the line under water. Great sensitivity and it stays put! I use a 1/32 and a 1/16 jig under the float....both attached with loop knots. Sometimes my rig is just a #8 hook on the top and a 1/16 jig on the bottom. Tie the hook with a Palamar knot and drop the tag end down back through the eye before tying on the bottom jig with a loop knot. This makes the hook stand out at a right angle to the line. Tip the hook with a wax worm and the jig with an icicle bait from Snake River. Now you have the best of both worlds.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
Have not tried that. I'm not much of a DIY guy, but I'll look for them and try it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by shipahoy41
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Originally Posted by deathb4disco
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Thats a good rig but tell me this....Why use a swivel when you are still fishing and you are using baits that will not twist the line? Just looks like extra weight and more knots for no reason to me. I like to keep my rigs simple and the least number of knots the better.