What I'll effects would putting a small slip float but no bobber stop to allow a 1/24 with tm to sink to desired depth. I know I could throw it further but am I sacrificing feel.
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What I'll effects would putting a small slip float but no bobber stop to allow a 1/24 with tm to sink to desired depth. I know I could throw it further but am I sacrificing feel.
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Curious as to what pound test...type, and brand of line you are using to cast 1/24th? How far do you want to cast?Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
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If I could offer one piece of jig fishing advice (to anyone), it would be this: lose the float.
I will be using 6# suffix 832 braidQuote:
Originally Posted by Alphahawk
.002 diameter.
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For most reasons I do agree and for the other reasons I still don't disagree. But in this instance the bobber is only along for the ride it is not pinned or has a set stop position.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
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I left out distance. 40 ft.Sent from my E6810 using Crappie.com Fishing mobile appQuote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
Maybe a good idea, if you can keep the jig down, and not wanting to come back up through the slip float when you're working it.Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
I am not familiar with the particular line you're using....but years back I tried every 2# test braid on the market to gain extra cast distance fishing a 1/64th Trout Magnet. Nothing really worked out until I tried NanoFil. I could cast a long way with that stuff. The point here is if I can cast a 1/64 TM jig head 54 feet using polyester line and over 60 feet using a 2# test nylon line with a diameter of .128mm you should be able to cast a 1/24 further than that. I agree with Disco about losing the float. What rod are you using to cast with?
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8' B&M Duck Commander double touch
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Not familiar with the specs for that rod and their website doesn't show the specs...or I couldn't find them. Casting jigs all day with an 8 foot rod would wear me out. Sounds like you're going to have to try different line...rod combo to get better casting distance.Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
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If I’m correct that rod has small eyes close to the reel and that doesn’t help. I have 2 kinds of 6lb braid and also don’t get the distance I need. IMHO you’re giving up a lot of contact adding the float as you suggest. I also use Nanofil in 2 and 4 lb and find that the 4lb cast a 1/16 a very long way. Folks talk of fire line crystal very well but I have yet to try it. Another vote for losing the float.
What they said^^^^, good luck. I love your rod.
Thanks for the feedback back guys.
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The less objects between you and the lure, the more sensitive to light strikes.Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
Kastking braid in 6 or 8# test casts further and is the most sensitive transmitter of light strikes IMO. It's 2 lb diameter allows the best lure action with far less line bow mono produces that deadens strike sensitivity. 1/24 oz. jigs are made heavier depending on the weight of the soft plastic lure attached.
I have 4# mono on my ultra light because I can't find 2# around here. Then again we don't get very big crappie's around here. If I though I could get them around 2# here, I'd just stick with 4#. Have no trouble casting small jigs far enough. If I don't think I'm getting far enough out, I move the boat closer!
For one thing, I'd be really concerned with using those ultra light jigs under a slip float. Unless you have a split shot above the jig (or a barrel swivel). Otherwise, the jig will get stuck inside the slip float tube.
The line you are using might be of concern as well, with casting. You want/need to go as light as possible with super light jigs you're using. Try 2# test Fireline Crystal with a 2# test fluorocarbon leader. Connect them together with the Alberto knot and you should be good to go. This fused braid has less resistance going though tiny rod guides than actual braided lines do, in my opinion. But it's all good as long as what you select gives you the confidence you need to get the job done. :)
The braid I mentioned cast 1/32 oz jigs + soft plastic lure a nice distance:
https://i.imgur.com/meCvQ2J.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/tD4cDfT.jpg
1/16 oz jig
https://i.imgur.com/JyqhVNB.jpg
1/32 oz jig
https://i.imgur.com/15Gw6lE.jpg
Under stick type floats, I fix the distance under them depending on depth.