03-16-2009, 09:56 PM
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Theres a pic that i drew up in paint. How i fish with a float is essentially the same as i fish on the bottom (sliding sinker), just with a float and a stopper. The stopper allows you to changes depths by just sliding the stopper.
Also, i always use a leader with a hook on it, and then a clip swivel and the main line tied to that, then a bead and sinker. I like to use leaders for 2 reasons.
1. If your hook gets broken or straightened, you can simply clip it off and put a new one on. Like if you catch a turtle (big problem around here), theres no need to fool with it, just clip it off.
2. The more important reason is to get the bait away from the swivel and the sinker. If you tightline with a clicker, then your swivel will be held right up against the sinker, and the bait right next to the sinker could make a fish not want to bite it. With live bait, this give it some room to move around.
I suppose a leader isnt absolutly essential, but i like them. If you fish in a river with heavy current, then not using a leader would be better to keep in stationary. If thats the case then you dont even really need a swivel either.
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Theres a pic that i drew up in paint. How i fish with a float is essentially the same as i fish on the bottom (sliding sinker), just with a float and a stopper. The stopper allows you to changes depths by just sliding the stopper.
Also, i always use a leader with a hook on it, and then a clip swivel and the main line tied to that, then a bead and sinker. I like to use leaders for 2 reasons.
1. If your hook gets broken or straightened, you can simply clip it off and put a new one on. Like if you catch a turtle (big problem around here), theres no need to fool with it, just clip it off.
2. The more important reason is to get the bait away from the swivel and the sinker. If you tightline with a clicker, then your swivel will be held right up against the sinker, and the bait right next to the sinker could make a fish not want to bite it. With live bait, this give it some room to move around.
I suppose a leader isnt absolutly essential, but i like them. If you fish in a river with heavy current, then not using a leader would be better to keep in stationary. If thats the case then you dont even really need a swivel either.
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