Lord Paul of Sheffield
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What float do you use for margin fishing for carp?
Normally one of three methods
The Dibbler
The sunken float method
Jerry
Could you explain those please Jerry? Why and how you use them. I`ve never heard of either of them.
Apologies M`lud I know I`m taking the thread slightly off topic.
I normally use a one swan shot Drennan Loafer with two swan shot on the bottom and no other shot on the line. Top and bottom floats work better in my opinion as they don't get dragged under as much as a waggler.
If carp are spooked by the float or by the line going down to your bait then take the float off and just fish with the swan shot on the bottom and a gentle curve of line from your rod tip - ie very little tension. When fishing like this I tend not to strike until I get a positve indication (normally the rod top pulling round). I remember writing an article on this some years ago - I'll see if it's still readable.
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Here it is. Not much on float selection, but probably useful.
Neil, a dibbler is a type of pole float
For the sunken float method have a look at this chap
John Hofgardner stalking carp - YouTube
Jerry
Neil, a dibbler is a type of pole float
Pole or crystal insert waggler. Always crystal if clear. Always small as possible.
In the evenings I always use boilies if I'm not already. Do others?
I fish well over depth. 8" at least. Just to get the vertical line away from the bait and to have zero resistance until the fish moves away. Obviously this means you often dont register anything until it moves away. But you can often sense when there is a fish feeding. Any shot is up at the float, out of sight. Remember, if you put shot near a hook, the carp will see it move suspiciously when it moves the bait.
oooh didn't think of that one. Cheers Benny!