Float fishing.

[pugwash]

Hi all some advice needed. I want to do some float fishing but not to sure what hook length to use. What is the norm length to use. Am wanting to target pollock.

 

[codfather145]

Float fishing

Float fishing

Use a sliding float . Put a bead on then float then bead then ball weight the bead then tie to a swivel.tie hook length of 1 foot long to swivel. To tie a stop not use a lastic band or a water knot.then you can change depth to what ever you need.

 

[peter.m]

I usually use 2-3 ft of 20lb flurocarbon. If it's not too deep go shorter but find the longer length moves the bait more which is what will usually attract the take.

 

[snatcher]

A useful tip is to tie another stop knot just above the swivel. In the case of a snap-off at the swivel you should get your float back at least. How many floats have we all lost by not doing this ;-)

John

 

[pugwash]

Cheers lads thanks for the info.

 

[wonmorehoy]

A useful tip is to tie another stop knot just above the swivel. In the case of a snap-off at the swivel you should get your float back at least. How many floats have we all lost by not doing this ;-)

John

Good one.

 

[bandit]

A useful tip is to tie another stop knot just above the swivel. In the case of a snap-off at the swivel you should get your float back at least. How many floats have we all lost by not doing this ;-)

John

If you put a stop knot and bead about 4 inches above your weight/swivel this also helps to prevent everything tangling when casting into a wind, you can alter the distance of the stop knot depending on the conditions.

 

[Bushwhacker]

Here,s the set up i use.
The distance between the 2 swivels is longer than the hook length to stop the baited hook coming back over the float when casting.

 

[flatrock]

floatfishing

floatfishing

Dont p**s about with the float! spin the t*ts off it with 95mm delta eel and you will see the results. dont go down the numpty"s way to catch pollack!