How Deep Should I Float Fish?

A recent study indicated that fish in a river tend to only feed downwards 13% of the time. The other 87% of the time those fish are feeding on food that is straight at eye level or above and beside them. This is another reason why you need to set your float at about 6 to 12 inches off the bottom.

Should I float fish on the bottom?

Fish do not always feed on the bottom. For different reasons at different times of the year, fish can be near the surface or in mid-water. A float can be used to set the bait at a particular depth, not just on the bottom.

What depth should I fish at?

The standard depth of most fisheries is between 4ft and 8ft. Some man-made waters can be up to 5 times that depth. The most important thing to remember is to not over-think it. Just because the water is deep doesn’t mean you should re-think your entire process of fishing.

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.

How deep should you fish with a bobber?

When to use a bobber while fishing
In cases like that it’s usually best to set your depth very shallow (around 1 or 2 feet below the surface). If you set the bobber deeper than that, chances are the fish won’t notice your bait because it’s below them.

How do you deep water fresh fish?

The 7 Best Ways To Catch Deep Water Bass

1. Carolina Rig. The most basic and easiest way to fish offshore is the venerable Carolina rig.
2. Football Jig.
3. Drop Shot.
4. Deep Diving Crank.
5. Flutter Spoon.
6. Swimbait.
7. Bucktails.

Whats the difference between a float and a bobber?

Bobbers are usually round and brightly colored devices in red/white or yellow/green so they can easily be seen by the fishermen. Floats on the other hand tend to be long and slim and for the most part less visible except for the tip top.

Can you fish for bass with a bobber?

Whatever you call them bobber fishing has evolved into a sophisticated tool for catching bass when used in the right conditions. Why Fish With Floats? They control the depth of the bait and serve to tell you when you’re getting a bite. They give you control when fishing around grass, sunken brush and other cover types.

What do I need to float fish?

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.

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.These big bobbers are a lot of resistance and the fish don’t hold on,” says Freeman.

What is the best way to catch fish in a river?

RIVER FISHING TIPS

1. CALM AREAS OR EDDIES. Find the backwaters.
2. STUMPS AND VEGETATION. Keep an eye out for stumps and vegetation.
3. ISLANDS OR ROCK PILES. Look near islands or rock piles.
4. MERGING CURRENTS. Focus on areas where there are current shifts or changes.
5. BOTTOM BOUNCING.
6. UPSTREAM CASTING.
7. RIVER JIGGING.

How far should a bobber be from a hook?

1 to 2 feet
For the bobber, a smaller one is more sensitive and offers less resistance to the fish so it can eat your bait easily. Finally, a short distance between the bobber and the hook (1 to 2 feet, normally) gets your worm in front of many fish yet keeps your hook from snagging the bottom.

Why is my slip bobber sideways?

If your bobber is laying sideways it usually means you set the sinker to go too deep, and it is on the bottom. If the sinker is on the bottom, the bobber will float on its side.