Floating Rigs
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Basic Floating rig |
Basic Floating Rig
To construct the rig, I use thin transparent mono lines in the poundage of between 12 to 20lb. As for the float, or bobber, I would use a cheap & readily available plastic bobber. Just tie your hook on the end of your line, then attached the bobber to your main line using the spring locks on top & bottom of bobber. Slide it up or down to adjust dept of bait presentation.
The size of these tackles is entirely up to you but try to use logic & common sense to match them appropriately. Don't use a super sized Bobber with a tiny hook when you know there aren't going to be big fishes in the pond. Rule of thumb when float fishing in new waters (or paypond) is to start with small rigs then when the fishes seem to be bigger & tougher, upgrade to heavier tackles. Always remember, float fishing is a finesse technique. Keep it simple!
The size of these tackles is entirely up to you but try to use logic & common sense to match them appropriately. Don't use a super sized Bobber with a tiny hook when you know there aren't going to be big fishes in the pond. Rule of thumb when float fishing in new waters (or paypond) is to start with small rigs then when the fishes seem to be bigger & tougher, upgrade to heavier tackles. Always remember, float fishing is a finesse technique. Keep it simple!
Long Bobber
Assortment of long bobbers |
Live Bait Floating Rig
Here's another form of floating rig designed for live baits. This is a popular rig used at Saltwater payponds for Barramundi (Siakap) fishing. To tie this rig, you'll need some thick leaders, minimal of 30 to 50lb test & also a specially weighted bobber that has a sinker permanently attached at the bottom.
Float fishing is an exciting & fun way to catch fish. The thrill is to seek the bobber dives rapidly & disappear. Then you wait for 1 or 2 seconds before striking to set the hook.
Here are some of the fishes I've caught with floating rigs.
A pair of Carps caught using Basic floating rig. |
A Siakap caught using Live Bait floating rig. |
A Tilapia caught using Long Bobber floating rig. |
A Lampam Jawa caught using Basic floating rig. |