{"id":1516,"date":"2022-06-03T21:14:48","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T21:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/?p=1516"},"modified":"2022-06-03T21:15:54","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T21:15:54","slug":"when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Use a Float for Fishing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>When&#8217;s a Good Time to Consider Using Floats?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Using a fishing float is one of the most agreeable ways to catch a fish.<\/p>\n<p>When fishing conditions require precise presentations, you can resort to float fishing to put your target fish in a live well.<\/p>\n<p>Seasoned anglers know they can always use float fishing when all other fishing methods have failed them.<\/p>\n<p>You can use float fishing in shallow waters and clear water conditions.<\/p>\n<p>And when you do it the right way, you can successfully catch different fish types.<\/p>\n<p>When fishing, the strike of your target fish may not travel all the way back to the rod as an indication.<\/p>\n<p>Float fishing offers a reliable way for you to easily detect when your fish bait has been taken.<\/p>\n<p>You need to get a proper float fishing setup to have a great catch on your float.<\/p>\n<p>Without a proper setup, your efforts might be wasted.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-1-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-1-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-1-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"What_is_Float_Fishing\">What is Float Fishing?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Float fishing is a fishing method used when a target fish prefers bait in the current or mid-water.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of the methods used to catch trout, salmon, steelhead, and other fish in rivers 2 to 15 feet deep.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, deep waters and harsh conditions require a bigger float.<\/p>\n<p>Some anglers think all you have to do when float fishing is to cast your float and watch it go.<\/p>\n<p>And these are the people who catch one or two fish when others are catching seven times that number.<\/p>\n<p>Mastering float fishing will help increase the number of catches you get when trout fishing. It will also help you when fishing for steelhead and salmon.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-2-1024x620.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-2-1024x620.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-2-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-2-768x465.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-2-1536x930.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/when-to-use-a-float-for-fishing-2-2048x1239.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_You_Need_for_Float_Fishing\">What You Need for Float Fishing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Float fishing the proper way requires a proper float fishing setup. Here are the things you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Long fishing rod<\/li>\n<li>Good reel<\/li>\n<li>Line suitable for float fishing<\/li>\n<li>Good fishing float (also called a bobber)<\/li>\n<li>The right fishing bait<\/li>\n<li>A proper leader setup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"What_are_Fishing_Floats_Made_of\">What are Fishing Floats Made of?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bobbers are generally made of four lightweight materials: plastic, foam, balsa, and cork.<\/p>\n<p>Other materials are used to make bobbers, but these four are the most common.<\/p>\n<p>They come in different weights and shapes, depending on which area they will be used for.<\/p>\n<p>Some may wonder which material is the best for floats.<\/p>\n<p>However, there&#8217;s no clear-cut answer to that.<\/p>\n<p>Plastic and foam are not as environmentally friendly as balsa and cork.<\/p>\n<p>Many professional anglers believe balsa wood is the best material for a fishing bobber.<\/p>\n<p>It has all the qualities of a good bobber; it is very light, buoyant, and easy to shape.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Benefits_of_Using_a_Fishing_Float\">Benefits of Using a Fishing Float<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a fishing float will ensure your bait and line remain suspended in the water column.<\/p>\n<p>A suspended bait and line is essential for presentation and is easily detected by passing fish.<\/p>\n<p>When a bait is at the bottom or surface, it only targets fish that are seeking out food.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, a suspended bait presents passing fish with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/what-color-of-sunglasses-are-best-for-fishing\/\">opportunity to see<\/a> and grab an easy meal.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most annoying things when fishing with a sinker is hooking on to a fish and then realizing your line has become snagged and you have to cut it off.<\/p>\n<p>There are often snags when bottom fishing.<\/p>\n<p>This method of fishing isn&#8217;t as great as float fishing as it causes the most &#8220;line litter&#8221; in the waterway.<\/p>\n<p>Leaving a fishing line in the water isn&#8217;t good as it can harm species using the waterway.<\/p>\n<p>Another benefit of using bobbers is that they drift easily and only need the encouragement of a light breeze.<\/p>\n<p>This means that your bait will move along with the movement of the water surface.<\/p>\n<p>Such movement is good because fish find slow-moving bait more appealing.<\/p>\n<p>However, the most obvious benefit of using bobbers is that you won&#8217;t have to guess if a fish has taken your bait.<\/p>\n<p>A fishing float is the most simple yet effective way to tell when a fish has taken the bait.<\/p>\n<p>The fishing bobber will move once a fish strikes or even bumps the bait.<\/p>\n<p>With time, you will be able to tell when a fish bumps against your bait, when it is taking a quick taste test, and when it has taken the whole bait.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Float_Fishing_Tips\">Float Fishing Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Keep it simple<\/strong>. To tie a float rig, all you need is a float, two beads, a drilled bullet weight, a swivel, a hook, and a piece of mono which you need to tie a stop knot.<\/p>\n<p>Floats come in varying shapes and sizes, but it&#8217;s better to keep your float simple.<\/p>\n<p>Go with floats that are heavy enough to give you a good casting distance but not too heavy to scare away some fish species.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use rubber beads. <\/strong>Hard plastic beads habitually damage the line after using them for a while. A damaged line will often get stuck in the cracks, and to avoid this problem, you should use rubber beads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use a telltale shot<\/strong>. A telltale shot is a little weight positioned a few inches from the hook. The weight moves when a fish takes your bait and lets you know when you&#8217;ve caught a fish. Your telltale shot should be small and near the hook.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grease the line<\/strong>. Greasing your line is one way to avoid it catching on rocks and ensuring it stays buoyant. You can use Vaseline or specialized products like Mucilin line grease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose a suitable material for your stop knot<\/strong>. A great stop knot material should be elastic and have a thick diameter. This will make sure it doesn&#8217;t shift during the cast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When&#8217;s a Good Time to Consider Using Floats? Using a fishing float is one of the most agreeable ways to catch a fish. When fishing conditions require precise presentations, you can resort to float fishing to put your target fish in a live well. 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