Hugh Bailey
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Hi,
I'm planning my new season assault on a small river. I have been trying to float-fish as much as I can, as I enjoy it, am absolutely **** at it & want to improve. The river varies between maybe 20 -30 yards wide, is usually (in the summer) slow to very slow moving. Depths vary from maybe 7 or 8 feet max up to 3 or 4 in the swims I am targeting. Target species are mainly roach & chub, but outside possibility of a barbel.
My main attack will be stick-float. I used this last year to negligible effect – basically due to my lack of ability but I did have some success.
My question is related to the maximum distance (from the bank) that it is sensible to try to cast / fish the stick as opposed the waggler. I think maybe I was trying to fish it too far out & consequently mullering the presentation up. I have read all of Mark Wintle’s excellent articles on trotting but can’t seem to find a guide – I know I should be able to tell intuitively but it’s not always easy as teh conditions ( flow etc.) change.
Many thanks for any help.
I'm planning my new season assault on a small river. I have been trying to float-fish as much as I can, as I enjoy it, am absolutely **** at it & want to improve. The river varies between maybe 20 -30 yards wide, is usually (in the summer) slow to very slow moving. Depths vary from maybe 7 or 8 feet max up to 3 or 4 in the swims I am targeting. Target species are mainly roach & chub, but outside possibility of a barbel.
My main attack will be stick-float. I used this last year to negligible effect – basically due to my lack of ability but I did have some success.
My question is related to the maximum distance (from the bank) that it is sensible to try to cast / fish the stick as opposed the waggler. I think maybe I was trying to fish it too far out & consequently mullering the presentation up. I have read all of Mark Wintle’s excellent articles on trotting but can’t seem to find a guide – I know I should be able to tell intuitively but it’s not always easy as teh conditions ( flow etc.) change.
Many thanks for any help.