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I am not sure whether this is more sensitive, one draw-back is little lift bite indication although there often is a trembling, nothing quite like a bit of trembling..
The paternoster style, all the weight at the end of the line that cocks the float and a loop and hook length attached about half or 2 thirds the way down from the float. Good for weedy bottoms, the fish has no weight to feel when it mouths the bait and depending on the length can be well away from all the main line. Handy for snagging, a lighter hook line can be used and the shot can just pull off if snagged.
I tried this a lot a couple of years ago and liked it and asked if it was more sensitive than traditional style. IE. does the fish feel less or more resistance when it pulls the float down. No one was sure.
The paternoster style, all the weight at the end of the line that cocks the float and a loop and hook length attached about half or 2 thirds the way down from the float. Good for weedy bottoms, the fish has no weight to feel when it mouths the bait and depending on the length can be well away from all the main line. Handy for snagging, a lighter hook line can be used and the shot can just pull off if snagged.
I tried this a lot a couple of years ago and liked it and asked if it was more sensitive than traditional style. IE. does the fish feel less or more resistance when it pulls the float down. No one was sure.
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