float ledgering
- Bjp
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float ledgering
i know pushing the ledgering boundries a little but i am thinking of float ledgering on my local water for the carp.
there are people who say it is more sensitive than straight ledgering because the float is a lot nearer and above the bait than a bobbin to register the bite back at the rod
Others say the boyancy of the float does not make the rig sensitive because the fish is pulling on all the unloaded float to show a bite.
what are your views gentlemen and do any of you fish this method if so any tips that you can pass on.
regards
bjp
there are people who say it is more sensitive than straight ledgering because the float is a lot nearer and above the bait than a bobbin to register the bite back at the rod
Others say the boyancy of the float does not make the rig sensitive because the fish is pulling on all the unloaded float to show a bite.
what are your views gentlemen and do any of you fish this method if so any tips that you can pass on.
regards
bjp
Re: float ledgering
Load the float at its base, you just need enough buoyancy to counteract drift, of course you could just lay on with the float so I've never really seen the need to float ledger but it does work.
Re: float ledgering
Ive only once used this method and was not too fond of it.
If im fishing close enough spots so that i can see sensitive small floats good enough i can also use the laying on method with them, and if im fishing further out and need to ledger id need to use a bigger float wich would make it quite insensitive, at least thats my theory.
Another issue with it is that with a normal float setup i can see the bite developing and give the fish a little room to play. The same i can do with a bobbin. But when i use a float and a ledger rig its only going down fast without much bite development showing. Its either up or down but never showing the process very good.
For me its just combining the worst of both worlds, though, as said, only used it once and i am absolutely no expert on the topic.
If im fishing close enough spots so that i can see sensitive small floats good enough i can also use the laying on method with them, and if im fishing further out and need to ledger id need to use a bigger float wich would make it quite insensitive, at least thats my theory.
Another issue with it is that with a normal float setup i can see the bite developing and give the fish a little room to play. The same i can do with a bobbin. But when i use a float and a ledger rig its only going down fast without much bite development showing. Its either up or down but never showing the process very good.
For me its just combining the worst of both worlds, though, as said, only used it once and i am absolutely no expert on the topic.
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Re: float ledgering
I'd rather quiver tip!
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Re: float ledgering
I like float ledgering, from the basic lift method, to using a drilled bullet or a Polaris type set up, more useful at distance, having another string for your bow......
Re: float ledgering
I had ago at it today for the first time. I found it very effective and great fun. The quick bites made it exiting I thought. Makes you accurate aswell because you can really tell what's going on as far and levels go on the bottom
Re: float ledgering
As I almost alway fish within 20mtrs and on stillwaters, a straight float rig is my first choice, mainly set lift method, if I need to go out more a method feeder, I do not see any advantage in the float ledger rig over them for my type of fishing.
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Re: float ledgering
For information, I offer the following from "Billy Lane's Encyclopedia of Float Fishing" where he explains the use of this technique to counter a combination of windy conditions on a fast flowing, deep swims.
"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.
Re: float ledgering
AC that's a great book for a long time I followed his shotting patterns to the tee.
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Re: float ledgering
I would guess the main reason the float ledger used to be a popular method in the past is because they were many anglers who only ever wanted or preferred to fish using a float.Taprobanes wrote:As I almost alway fish within 20mtrs and on stillwaters, a straight float rig is my first choice, mainly set lift method, if I need to go out more a method feeder, I do not see any advantage in the float ledger rig over them for my type of fishing.
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