Aknib
Well-known member
I have to confess, until a few years ago it was something I would do as a last resort and would generally shy away from in favour of the tip.
But…
Since turning almost exclusively to the ‘pin and enjoying the extra distance and ease which the slider allows it has now become quite a fancied and favoured method for me, not least due to the fact that I also began, around the same time, hitting large waters regularly where tow was an issue and the bulk shotting style just happened to be ideal.
And then there’s that direct, strike through connectivity that you don’t get with a fixed float.
One thing that used to put me off was the size and weight of the floats often required for deep water but I think it was Ian Heaps who advised it wasn't a problem due to it largely being negated in water and the sensitivity remaining intact...
Which makes sense to me.
Do you enjoy slider float fishing and if not why not, if you haven't tried it are you likely to give it a go and if not, what's holding you back?
But…
Since turning almost exclusively to the ‘pin and enjoying the extra distance and ease which the slider allows it has now become quite a fancied and favoured method for me, not least due to the fact that I also began, around the same time, hitting large waters regularly where tow was an issue and the bulk shotting style just happened to be ideal.
And then there’s that direct, strike through connectivity that you don’t get with a fixed float.
One thing that used to put me off was the size and weight of the floats often required for deep water but I think it was Ian Heaps who advised it wasn't a problem due to it largely being negated in water and the sensitivity remaining intact...
Which makes sense to me.
Do you enjoy slider float fishing and if not why not, if you haven't tried it are you likely to give it a go and if not, what's holding you back?