Is there a slip cork that will work when using a 1/64 -1/32 oz jig and 4/6 lb line without adding shot weight?
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Is there a slip cork that will work when using a 1/64 -1/32 oz jig and 4/6 lb line without adding shot weight?
Without adding weight about the best you can hope for is a slow decent with a 1/32 oz. jig. Less weight than that and you won't achieve your target depth in a long while. Why not just add a split shot or two? BB size should do the trick. The fish won't mind a bit either.
Adding weight is what I've been doing.Just searching for alternatives.
1/32 oz is the lightest jig Ive gotten to work with a slip float, and it takes long time to set the float depending on how deep it is.
You might try the Thill pro series with the brass grommet....that may allow the small jig to slip through easier. Also a little reel magic on the line will slick it up. That is tough though as you well know. The weighted balsa pole float may have a shot at working too. At the least you could use the tiniest of split shot just up the line to get it work.
A final thought. What line are you using with that bobber? I've found that a fused braided line (i.e.: Fireline Crystal) goes through slip bobbers much easier than mono or fluorocarbon. JMO. :)
A waggler is the best slip float for any size jig. It's just a superior design.
try a micro shot from the fly tying stores its smallest shot youll find anywhere. rich mc
I'll have to try it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crestliner08
I use Comal cigar floats (available at my local Walmart) and cut them down to match different sized jigs.
And as Crestliner said the fused type line like Fireline Crystal or Nanofil works MUCH better with my little jigs, which go down to 1/100th ounce.
this is what I use you can buy them in 3 or 4 sizes
I put a mini swivel and clasp on it and use it as a slip float, make sure to add a bead to your line :biggrin
Mini-Stealth - Thill Floats
So how do you cut the float down? Sand around the diameter or cut across it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Clint
I cut across the float. I set up a big plastic jar (the kind pretzels come in at Sams) full of water and took each one of all the size jigs I use and using mono I floated each size with a cut down float, and kept trimming till the float just barely stayed afloat.Quote:
Originally Posted by fe1
I keep my floats in the same sized box as my jigs so I know the jigs in the upper right corner need a float from the upper right corner of the float box.
Clint do the floats have the metal grommets in the line hole on top and bottom?
Which size line you using?
No - when I feel industrious I will super-glue a piece of a coffee stirrer in the hole of the smallest ones, but most I just fish as they are.Quote:
Originally Posted by fe1
I use glass beads from Hobby Lobby as they slide really well on the fused line. And I tie my own bobber stops from waxed dental floss.
That depends - on anything 1/32nds or under I throw on an ultra-light with 1# Nanofil. It is a pain to tie knots in but it casts like a bullet. This is the same rod I use for the stocked trout in the local park pond. Not much for fishing but great in the eating.Quote:
Originally Posted by fe1
On jigs 1/16th and up I use Fireline fused in 2# test.
Thank You Sir that's a lot of some good info. right there.
Check out Ever Lasting Float, they have one for 1/32 jigs. Great floats, cheap, and last forever...:fish
I don't find any for 1/32 only 1/16.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappie cowboy
Please disregard my last post.The 1/16 oz is for 1/16 and under.