Fishing with a float in the current, types of floats, how to load a float

Fishing with an ordinary fishing rod is practiced to this day, despite the presence of many types of gear, especially modern ones. This is due to the fact that such fishing brings a lot of positive emotions and does not make the angler bored.

At the same time, fishing on a float is fraught with some features. For example:

• In the presence of a current, the float is not located in one place.
• The float tilts and does not stand at a right angle.
• Since the float is in an unstable position, an illusory sensation of bites appears.

floats

The float is considered one of the main elements of equipment. The success of fishing in the current depends on its design. Therefore, specially designed floats are available for such conditions. In order for the body of the float to create a minimum of resistance to the moving pressure of water, it is made wide, but flattened on both sides. As a rule, such floats have two attachment points. The extended part of the float acts as a control element. In order for the float to have a certain center of gravity, its design includes a metal rod, and it is very thin.

This design has a minimal effect of flow on the performance of the float. Most designs of floats for catching fish in the current are designed in the shape of a “pear” or “egg”.

Since the floats have different shapes, they are intended for different fishing conditions:

• float “pear» is used when fishing at depth.
• float “яйцо” is used in conditions when the fish tries to take the bait away when biting, as well as for conditions when long-distance casts are needed.
• float “flat» is necessary when you need to keep the nozzle on the bottom in the presence of a current.

Sports floats

Every angler dreams of having a universal float in his arsenal, designed for fishing in any conditions. Unfortunately, this dream will remain a dream, because this simply cannot be. Although, there are floats that come very close to satisfying the needs of any angler. These include sports types of floats. Their principle of operation is based on the fact that they are highly sensitive with a low center of gravity. These two factors make the sports float quite stable.

The design of such a float includes a float body, an upper ring with a cambric, an antenna and a keel. The float is attached to the main line with the help of the top ring and cambric, which is present on the keel.

If you adjust the position of the upper ring, then the angle of inclination of the float is controlled. A float with such characteristics can easily be used in the current.

Floats are flat

This is another type of float that has a narrow specialization. The body of the float has the shape of a flat disc, or another shape, but always flat. The highlight of a flat float is the keel, which is located at an angle. Thanks to this feature, the float is always in a vertical position.

The body of the float is always ribbed to the moving water, which minimizes its drag.

Loading the float when fishing on the current

For such gear, one lead sinker is not enough. In such conditions, the tackle often clings, so several sinkers will be required.

As a rule, anglers prefer 3 main types of float loading, depending on fishing conditions:

1. When it is necessary to keep the bait at one point or to carry out short-term wiring. In this case, one load must be at the bottom of the river. Above it, at a distance of 3-5 cm, there should be two weights No. 3 and a weight that does not allow the equipment to get confused. At a distance of 25 cm is the main load, which has 90% of the total mass of the load.
2. When postings are made with short stops. One load, containing 10% of the total load, should be at the bottom, and at a distance of 25-30 cm, one shot No. 5 is attached, and then, after 40-50 cm, the second shot No. 5. After that, having measured 15-20 cm, the main load is attached, the value of which is 80% of the entire load.
3. When to catch bream. The float should have maximum stability, with reduced sensitivity. One pellet should be at the bottom. At a distance of 5 cm from this pellet, the rest of the load is attached, which contains 90% of the total load. This loading technique does not allow postings, which every angler should remember.

Float Cralusso Bolo

This float was invented by the Hungarian sports fisherman Karoli Kralik. According to experienced fishermen, with the advent of such a float, fishing has acquired a new interest. This float is used by both sports and recreational anglers.

Thanks to this type of float, the Hungarian team won their victory at the 2003 Fishing World Championship. Having made the main bet on the new Cralusso Bolo floats, the Hungarians were not mistaken. After that, many anglers wanted to have the same floats.

The Cralusso Bolo float or “torpedo”, as it is also called, behaves stably in the presence of any current. The floats can have a load from 0,5 to 40 grams.

It is applicable on rivers with different currents, as well as on canals. The most suitable technique for using a “torpedo” is to stop it at the point where the bait is located, as well as slow and stepped wiring.

The float is equipped with a functional petal that can be installed on the top of the float body. The presence of a petal allows you to float even more steadily.

When the bait stops in the right place, there is no need to bring the top of the float under the water: the petal will make it much easier. The float is located on the fishing line so that it does not come into contact with the body of the float.

Experts recommend the following equipment for a float, weighing 30 grams: a leash 40 cm long is taken, then two shots No. 4, and then three more shots No. 3, 25 cm higher, and after 30 cm – the main load with a sliding sinker.

The Cralusso Bolo float, compared to other types of floats, is easy to handle and can be installed anywhere without any problem.

DIY flat float

Experienced avid anglers have stocked up with their own version of a flat float, such as (Bubble).

It is not difficult to make it yourself, and it works perfectly on a fly or pole rod. For its manufacture, it is necessary to perform the following operations:

1. To begin with, it is necessary to find a suitable material, in the form of extruded polystyrene foam or balsa. Using a sharp tool, a workpiece is cut out, 7-13 mm thick.
2. It is necessary to transfer a sample of the shape of the future float to the workpiece. You can get hold of a template if you turn to the Internet for help.
3. Using a sharp knife, the shape of the future float is cut out. You can leave allowances of 2-3 mm.
4. Picking up fine sandpaper, the body of the float is carefully processed.
5. The keel is made of bamboo or a piece of wire with a diameter of 0,7-1 mm. The antenna is made in the same way.
6. With a sharp object, in the form of a knitting needle, it is necessary to make a recess on the body of the float, up to 2 cm in size. After that, the antenna is attached with glue. Perpendicular to the keel, a paper clip is attached to the body of the float, in the form of an additional attachment point.
7. It does not make sense to paint the body of the float, since only the keel arrow will peek out of the water. As for the antenna, a bright color does not hurt. Alternatively, a bright heat shrink tube can be put on the keel.

Fishing in a slow current

For such fishing conditions, it is enough to load the float, weighing from 4 to 8 grams. At the same time, a leash 10 cm long is enough, which should be located at the bottom. Above the leash, every 10 cm, three small pellets are attached, which are needed to adjust the speed of lowering the bait to the bottom.

Massive pellets are located directly behind the leash. Such equipment allows the bait to sink slowly without scaring away the fish. On such tackle you can catch ide, rudd, roach, etc.

Fishing in the middle course

For such conditions, a float is selected, with a carrying capacity of 6 to 20 grams. A short leash will not be effective, so you need to take a piece of fishing line, 60-150 cm long. Moreover, the main part of the leash should be at the bottom. The bulk of the pellets is located near the leash, and smaller pellets are attached every 10 cm.

The rod should be steered so that the hook and bait lead is carried forward from the float. In this case, the float will not fall on the water, and the bait will sink to the bottom and will not have time to be carried away by the current.

Equipment for fishing in strong currents

In the presence of a fast current, fishing is very difficult, because the bait is still blown away by a fast current and the fisherman has to control the position of the float with the equipment with the help of a fishing line. As a rule, a float with a load capacity of up to 40 grams is selected. The leash is required two meters in length. At the same time, almost all of it should be located at the bottom. All weights must be moved directly to the leash so that the equipment sinks to the bottom very quickly.

Fishing in the current with a sliding float

To mount the sliding version of the equipment, you must:

1. Attach the reel to the rod.
2. The end of the fishing line is passed through all the rings and is attached to the spool of the reel.
3. You need to wind about 100 meters of fishing line on the reel, but no less.
4. At the other end of the fishing line, having measured one meter, a rubber or silicone stopper is put on.
5. After that, a sliding float is put on the fishing line.
6. Then another stopper is placed, at a distance of 0,7 m from the first one, and a set of weights for the flow is also attached.
7. A loop is formed at the end of the fishing line for attaching a leash.

The use of water-filled floats

The water-filled float has a transparent hollow body where water is poured. The weight of the float depends on the amount of water. In retail outlets, you can find three varieties of such floats, of various shapes and weights.

This is a universal float with which you can fish at any depth, both behind the current and against it.

So that the line does not get confused when casting, you need to properly wind the line on the spool. As a rule, the spool is not completely filled, leaving a space of a couple of millimeters in height.

As bait, you can take a maggot, a worm, a grasshopper, or any nozzles of plant origin.

The float does not cost a lot of money and does not take up much space among fishing accessories, but it can turn fishing into an unforgettable experience.

Summing up, we can safely say that the float for fishing in the current should be flat so that there is less resistance to the rapid flow of water. Which of the options for floats is better can only be established experimentally.

As practice shows, making floats at home is not a difficult undertaking. The main thing is to find suitable materials. The float should be not only light, but also durable, especially considering that the tackle has to be cast over considerable distances. This is not a problem, especially for those anglers who are constantly engaged in the independent manufacture of fishing accessories. Moreover, you can find models made by the hands of anglers, which have better characteristics than purchased models.

Those who do not want to waste time on homemade products can purchase factory-made floats at specialized outlets.