hague01
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I have had a love hate relationship with the above, but being particularly thick, untalented and generally moronic I never quite got the hang of using these floats successfully in both deep and shallow water. Returning to the bank after the lock down has however been a revelation.By treating the rod line, polaris and feeder etc as I would a quiver tip, has worked wonders. therefore, for what its worth here for anyone else interested in having a try. The key, for me is a fairly stiff'ish rod,not too heavy, 1 1/2 to 1.3/4, polaris float to cover the depth required, method feeder and 4" hook length.
Throw in as per normal, keep bail arm open until feeder hits the deck.Close bail arm, wind back until line submerged, then swiftly bring rod up, as per surface float fishing to sink the line, release bail arm, place rod on rests, float will surface very quickly. then just wind in to set. Keep line tight, as per a feeder so there is no play anywhere. The float will hold position even in heavy'ish waves. Bites are as positive as on a quiver. Used for up to late teens for carp.Works really well.( stress for me, no guarantees but its well worth a shot. I try to line another rod up so looking in one direction I can see both showing any bites. It has been great fun and very successful.
Throw in as per normal, keep bail arm open until feeder hits the deck.Close bail arm, wind back until line submerged, then swiftly bring rod up, as per surface float fishing to sink the line, release bail arm, place rod on rests, float will surface very quickly. then just wind in to set. Keep line tight, as per a feeder so there is no play anywhere. The float will hold position even in heavy'ish waves. Bites are as positive as on a quiver. Used for up to late teens for carp.Works really well.( stress for me, no guarantees but its well worth a shot. I try to line another rod up so looking in one direction I can see both showing any bites. It has been great fun and very successful.