Waggler's

Perhaps the most useful float of all, there are numerous versions of this float, the most common ones are as follows

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1.-- Straight bodied Peacock Quill is perhaps the best. There are plenty of other materials.

2.-- Straight bodied with inset for more sensitive bite indication.

3.--The Drennan Crystal range,perform really well when the water lacks colour.

4.-- As 1 - 2 - 3 but weighted. Balsa or Cork bodied in various shapes.

Waggler's can cope with most venues.
Choose the shape and size to suit the conditions.

Slender short ones for still waters.

Thicker longer ones for running or deep waters

Loaded ones for long distance.

Cork bodied ones for the faster swims.

Smooth flowing swims at distance. On or just off the bottom

Typically Cork or Balsa Bodied (8 to 10 inches). Attach bottom end only, use a float adapter or swivel - link so that changes in style and colour are easy to achieve. The first two shot are placed one at either side of the adapter or link,

Pops Tip 1 :- Lock off with a small line or ledger stop.Next the bulk shot are attached to a point more than half the total depth, the remaining shot are spread evenly down to within about 10 inches of the hook.
Note the tail end shot must be nearer to the hook than it is to the previous shot

Pops Tip 2 :- Under shot in running water to give more control e.g.
holding back a little or dragging the bottom.

Faster moving rivers and deep waters.Typically Cork Bodied (8 to 10 inches)

Lock the float in position as previously, attach the bulk shot 2 to 3 Ft.from the hook and the tail end shot 10 inches from the hook and the reason for this is :-
A:- It gets the bait down quickly getting through unwanted small fry.

B:- It helps to combat any surface wind.

Smooth flowing swims and still waters at mid-range just off the bottom or on the drop)

Typically Straight Bodied (8 to 10 inches). Lock the float in position as previously but this time spread some No.6 shot evenly down the line and use a No.8 shot for the tail end.

To gain the advantage of this method you will need feed samples of your hook bait before every cast.Cast further out and then draw back over the baited area.Any change in the way your float settles must be assumed as a bite.

Pops Tip :- If bites remain persistently on the bottom revert to the shot distribution for Faster Moving Rivers.

Slow moving rivers and still waters - ponds etc. at close range. Typically Straight Bodied (4 to 6 inches)

Lock the float in position as previously but this time because of its size you will probably only need say 2BB plus a No.4, the BB shot will be used to lock the float and no other shot will be added except the No.4 hook shot which should be attached 12 to 14 inches from the hook.

By adjusting the depth you can then lay the bait just on or just off the bottom.

Pops Tip :- If things are slow try changing your No.4 shot for two No.6 shot followed by a No..8 tail end shot(all distributed evenly down the line)
Sometimes fish follow the hook bait down to the bottom before taking it, however if it is sinking too fast they may ignore it, this way will enable the hook bait to sink more slowly.

Alternatives

Canal Darts and Laid On

Waggler's

Perhaps the most useful float of all, there are numerous versions of this float, the most common ones are as follows

1.-- Straight bodied Peacock Quill is perhaps the best. There are plenty of other materials.

2.-- Straight bodied with inset for more sensitive bite indication.

3.--The Drennan Crystal range,perform really well when the water lacks colour.

4.-- As 1 - 2 - 3 but weighted. Balsa or Cork bodied in various shapes.

Waggler's can cope with most venues.
Choose the shape and size to suit the conditions.

Slender short ones for still waters.

Thicker longer ones for running or deep waters

Loaded ones for long distance.

Cork bodied ones for the faster swims.

Smooth flowing swims at distance. On or just off the bottom

Typically Cork or Balsa Bodied (8 to 10 inches). Attach bottom end only, use a float adapter or swivel - link so that changes in style and colour are easy to achieve. The first two shot are placed one at either side of the adapter or link,

Pops Tip 1 :- Lock off with a small line or ledger stop.Next the bulk shot are attached to a point more than half the total depth, the remaining shot are spread evenly down to within about 10 inches of the hook.
Note the tail end shot must be nearer to the hook than it is to the previous shot

Pops Tip 2 :- Under shot in running water to give more control e.g.
holding back a little or dragging the bottom.

Faster moving rivers and deep waters.Typically Cork Bodied (8 to 10 inches)

Lock the float in position as previously, attach the bulk shot 2 to 3 Ft.from the hook and the tail end shot 10 inches from the hook and the reason for this is :-
A:- It gets the bait down quickly getting through unwanted small fry.

B:- It helps to combat any surface wind.

Smooth flowing swims and still waters at mid-range just off the bottom or on the drop)

Typically Straight Bodied (8 to 10 inches). Lock the float in position as previously but this time spread some No.6 shot evenly down the line and use a No.8 shot for the tail end.

To gain the advantage of this method you will need feed samples of your hook bait before every cast.Cast further out and then draw back over the baited area.Any change in the way your float settles must be assumed as a bite.

Pops Tip :- If bites remain persistently on the bottom revert to the shot distribution for Faster Moving Rivers.

Slow moving rivers and still waters - ponds etc. at close range. Typically Straight Bodied (4 to 6 inches)

Lock the float in position as previously but this time because of its size you will probably only need say 2BB plus a No.4, the BB shot will be used to lock the float and no other shot will be added except the No.4 hook shot which should be attached 12 to 14 inches from the hook.

By adjusting the depth you can then lay the bait just on or just off the bottom.

Alternatives

Waggler's

Perhaps the most useful float of all, there are numerous versions of this float, the most common ones are as follows

1.-- Straight bodied Peacock Quill is perhaps the best. There are plenty of other materials.

2.-- Straight bodied with inset for more sensitive bite indication.

3.--The Drennan Crystal range,perform really well when the water lacks colour.

4.-- As 1 - 2 - 3 but weighted. Balsa or Cork bodied in various shapes.

Waggler's can cope with most venues. Choose the shape and size to suit the conditions.

Slender short ones for still waters.

Thicker longer ones for running or deep waters

Loaded ones for long distance.

Cork bodied ones for the faster swims.

Smooth flowing swims at distance. On or just off the bottom

Typically Cork or Balsa Bodied (8 to 10 inches). Attach bottom end only, use a float adapter or swivel - link so that changes in style and colour are easy to achieve. The first two shot are placed one at either side of the adapter or link,

Pops Tip 1 :- Lock off with a small line or ledger stop.Next the bulk shot are attached to a point more than half the total depth, the remaining shot are spread evenly down to within about 10 inches of the hook. Note the tail end shot must be nearer to the hook than it is to the previous shot

Pops Tip 2 :- Under shot in running water to give more control e.g. holding back a little or dragging the bottom.

Faster moving rivers and deep waters.Typically Cork Bodied (8 to 10 inches)

Lock the float in position as previously, attach the bulk shot 2 to 3 Ft.from the hook and the tail end shot 10 inches from the hook and the reason for this is :- A:- It gets the bait down quickly getting through unwanted small fry. B:- It helps to combat any surface wind.

Smooth flowing swims and still waters at mid-range just off the bottom or on the drop)

Typically Straight Bodied (8 to 10 inches). Lock the float in position as previously but this time spread some No.6 shot evenly down the line and use a No.8 shot for the tail end.

To gain the advantage of this method you will need feed samples of your hook bait before every cast.Cast further out and then draw back over the baited area.Any change in the way your float settles must be assumed as a bite.

Pops Tip :- If bites remain persistently on the bottom revert to the shot distribution for Faster Moving Rivers.

Slow moving rivers and still waters - ponds etc. at close range. Typically Straight Bodied (4 to 6 inches)

Lock the float in position as previously but this time because of its size you will probably only need say 2BB plus a No.4, the BB shot will be used to lock the float and no other shot will be added except the No.4 hook shot which should be attached 12 to 14 inches from the hook.

By adjusting the depth you can then lay the bait just on or just off the bottom.

Alternatives

Waggler's can cope with most venues.
Choose the shape and size to suit the conditions.

Pops Tip 1 :- Lock off with a small line or ledger stop.Next the bulk shot are attached to a point more than half the total depth, the remaining shot are spread evenly down to within about 10 inches of the hook.
Note the tail end shot must be nearer to the hook than it is to the previous shot

Pops Tip 2 :- Under shot in running water to give more control e.g.
holding back a little or dragging the bottom.

Lock the float in position as previously, attach the bulk shot 2 to 3 Ft.from the hook and the tail end shot 10 inches from the hook and the reason for this is :-
A:- It gets the bait down quickly getting through unwanted small fry.

B:- It helps to combat any surface wind.