Float fishing

[Kenna]

Hi all I've always wanted to try float fishing but haven't got a clue where to start like setting the rig up and how to adjust the depth and basically everything about it any advice would be much appreciated just to have a go
Cheers
Kenna

[Wee Ver]

Start with buying a float kit has instructions on the back

[lumpsucker]

Hi mate. Heres how I do it:

You need to tie a sliding stop knot above the float with either thick mono, elastic band or powergum, or even use a length of thin silicone tube with the line threaded back through again like you might use on a baitstop for clipdown rigs. Quite a few ways to do it....

... then a bead to push up against the stopknot,
then the float
then a swivel.
18 inches or so of line
the right weight to cock the float
then a bead to protect the knot from the weight
and further swivel
then the same or slighly shorter hooklength as your first length of line.

Personally I use lighter bs hooklength than mainline so you will only lose the hook should you get snagged.

Being careful with these 2 lengths and keeping the hooklength shorter than the first with the 2 swivel arrangement will prevent tangles when you cast.

You adjust the depth by sliding the stopknot up the mainline. I usually tie the knot last. 12 feet is usually a good starting point

Make sure the rod you are using has wide enough eyes to allow the free passage of the stop knot or silicone slider when u cast and retreive

Tight lines bud.

[Bushwhacker]

Here you go.
Make the distance between the top swivel and the lead longer than your hook length.This will stop tangles when you cast.

[Kenna]

Cheers lads going to give it a go on Thursday always fancied having a go so will do and thanks a lot for the infor lads really appreciate it