Why use a light float - How to Fish in One Minute - Part 2.
Fishwish - How To Fish In One Minute - Series 1. Part 2
I was recently asked ‘why do fish let go when the float goes under’
It’s because fish feel resistance from the buoyancy of the float. It doesn’t feel right and they don’t want to get caught.
So why use a light float? Because the fish is less likely to feel it.
This is a light float on a pole, but it hasn’t been set up properly. The main body is the most buoyant part so causes most resistance. You will notice it bobs and that bites are cautious and uncommitted.
too much float out the water means considerably less bites.
Here, a small split shot weight placed a few inches away from the hook, brings the body of the float t below the surface so just the narrow orange antennae is out of the water. There is a lot less resistance and the bites are immediately more obvious. The small split shot acts as an early indication as the float rises slightly if a fish lifts the bait up.
Properly weighted, floats can be very sensitive to bites. Watch how to pick a float to ensure you’re picking the right float for the job. how much tip should be showing on a float? As little as possible.
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