How far should the float be from the hook?
At the moment you should have a float on the line, fixed at about 18 inches (45 cm) up the line from the hook. If you swing the line out into the water now, the float will either lay flat on the surface or perhaps poke out of the water several inches.
What is the best line for float fishing?
monofilament line
You could try and use braided lines or fluorocarbon lines but the best float fishing line is a monofilament line. A good mono line for float fishing line should be buoyant, lightweight, thin, strong, have low memory, and cast easily.
Do you need a float for fishing?
It depends on what you want to catch and where you are fishing for it. A bobber makes it so your bait stays at a certain level in the water and does not sink/go deeper. It is best used in live bait, or scented baits that don’t need as much movement to attract fish.
Is braid good for float fishing?
You’ll get varying opinions on your setup, but overall, that is the recommended rig for a float/jig fishing setup with braided line.
How much line do I need for float fishing?
If you are just looking to do some general float fishing on rivers and canals, then a 12 or 13ft match rod should suit you fine. You will need a small reel loaded with around 3 to 6 lbs of line. If you are going tench or carp fishing, then a 12ft power float rod with a reel of 6 to 8lbs will be required.
Should leaders be stronger than Main Line?
Most anglers tend to use a weaker leader than the mainline to improve their bait presentation and protect their fishing rod and mainline from damage. Reduced Visibility: A weaker leader line also means the line is thinner as well. This helps with reducing the leader’s visibility as a fish approaches your bait.
Why do I miss bites when fishing?
If the fish are not feeding confidently, then they are not going to take your bait with any conviction and this will often lead to missed bites. Either stop fishing for a while, or fish further out, or closer in for 30 minutes to an hour. Remember to regularly feed your swim to get the fish feeding confidently again.
When should you strike a fish bite?
Try not to strike at little taps but wait until you feel a more solid thump or weight on on your line…. this can be a good indicator that a fish has swallowed or solidly grabbed the bait. If you miss a few fish, try timing it differently… leave it longer, strike sooner, give the fish slack first.
When should you strike a fish?
Striking is always a matter of judgement. Strike too soon and the bait and hook will be pulled away from the fish – this is known as ‘missing the bite’, but strike too late and the fish may have taken the bait all the way down into its stomach and be gut hooked.
What does 4×12 mean on a pole float?
4×12 = 0.256g = 3 No 8 + 1 No 11. 4×14 = 0.4g = 5No 8 + 2 No 10. 4×16 = 0.5g = 7 No 8 = 2 No 12.
What shot for a 4×12 float?
| POLE FLOAT SIZE | WEIGHT | SHOT EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|
| 4 X 12 | 0.20 G | 5 X NO 10 |
| 4 X 14 | 0.40 G | 6 X NO 8 |
| 4 X 16 | 0.50 G | 8 X NO 8 |
| 4 X 18 | 0.75 G | 3 X NO 3 |
Can you fish with a bobber in a river?
Pond Fishing and River Fishing
When pond fishing, use a bobber to keep your bait afloat. When river fishing, use a sinker to weigh the bait down. If you use a bobber in a river, the strong current will push your bait back to the bank.
Should I use bobber?
If fishing live bait for trout, panfish, and bullheads, or you want to suspend your bait off the bottom, a bobber is beneficial to most fishermen. If you are fishing large bait for bigger fish or fishing on the bottom, a bobber can be detrimental to your fishing success.
What’s the best bait for bream?
The best bait is fresh bait. Big bream go bananas over live prawns if you can get some, but fresh dead ones are nearly as good. Fresh fish flesh bait, like your striped tuna, frigate mackerel, slimy mackerel or mullet is also good bait for bream.
What kind of bait do bream like?
Anglers should use baits and lures similar in size and appearance to these foods. Live-bait enthusiasts employ crickets, earthworms, catalpa worms, meal worms, wax worms, maggots, grubs, roaches, grasshoppers, grass shrimp, leeches and many other enticements to lure their quarry.
Can you float fish for bream?
Techniques Methods that catch bream are usually centred around fishing hard on the bottom. Slider float fishing, feeder fishing and scaled down carp fishing with bolt rigs all score best. It’s up to you if you prefer watching a tip or float, or waiting for a buzzer.