Float n Fly

Got out with Billy today to try something new. Billy usually kills the crappie on a float and fly so I figured I was willing to give it a try. He knows a few tricks and showed me how the flipping cork works to detect strikes. Turned out to be a tough day today and the strikes did not come as fast as we would have liked. One thing I can say about the fish we caught today most were quality fish. Didn't run a clicker today but we would have had a good mess of fish if we were keeping.

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Awesome looking fish

I’ve never tried that method. Nice fish!

Good looking Crappie!

Works for me, thanks.

Nice catch, I use the Float and Fly technique in the coldest months on Cherokee for Smallmouth and Crappie. Never know what will be on the end of the line when that float sinks.

Thank you for reminding me of a technique that I used to use with good success in the wintertime and have stupidly stopped using. But you have encouraged me to crank it back up again. We would catch big crappie using this technique. Nice fish.

Good Job fellas. :ThumbsUp

Nice catch, congrats...

Is the float you use on a float and fly different from a slip float rig? Thanks

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Originally Posted by tnduxcaller

Is the float you use on a float and fly different from a slip float rig? Thanks

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I have fished the Float'N Fly for years. If you do it right....and I did not always do it right.....you need to use a weighted float for the size jig you are using. I never used a slip float. I use a 9 foot rod and can fish it to about 15 feet deep. The reason for the weighted float is the fish takes it and moves up the float will tilt to the side and you can see you have a fish.


Regards

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Originally Posted by tnduxcaller

Is the float you use on a float and fly different from a slip float rig? Thanks

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Yes the floats we used were different.
They were customized balanced clip on pear shaped bobbers.
Weighted on top and on the bottom. When the jig is down the bobber stood straight up.
If a fish lifted on the jig at all the bobber it would lay over on its side.
Makes some bites more detectible that you would otherwise miss.
Thanks for the question.

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Float that has been modified with weight on top and bottom

Thanks for the answers.

What fly's are using.

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Originally Posted by Tracker12

What fly's are using.

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I’ve never used any fly......most who do this use some sort of jig. I’ve used feather jigs and a Trout Magnet body on a jig head.

Regards


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It is an awesome presentation

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Float that has been modified with weight on top and bottom

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Where can I find these floats?

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What fly's are using.

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We were using hand tied flies like these in various colors.
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Where can I find these floats?

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These floats were actually made. The wire had to be bent straight on the clip end to get it apart. The weight was taken off the bottom of an extra weighted float then added to the top. Push the wire back through and with a very small pair of needle nose pliers bend the J back into the wire on the clip end. If the weighs are too thick you may have to get a longer wire.

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Originally Posted by Pantastic

These floats were actually made. The wire had to be bent straight on the clip end to get it apart. The weight was taken off the bottom of an extra weighted float then added to the top. Push the wire back through and with a very small pair of needle nose pliers bend the J back into the wire on the clip end. If the weighs are too thick you may have to get a longer wire.

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i picked up 6 of these at BPS today. They are sold in packs of two. I hope they work as well as yours. Looks like it has half the weight of yours.

Thats awesome. I will have to look for those. All you need now is the correct weight jig to stand the float upright.

WalMart has them, too.

You need to modify the bobber. Weight needs to be mid-float, otherwise you will miss uprising bites (aka lift bites). Here is a video showing how to modify. YouTube

I like to use a float thats matched to the jig weight any up hit is easily identified.