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| Presentation Tips & Tricks - Advanced Float 'n Fly Tactics |
| Written by Ken Duke | |||||||||
Page 6 of 7 RIGGING METHODS If there’s one area in which Headrick and Coan disagree, it has to do with the best way to rig the float and fly. Headrick is a traditionalist. He opts for clear 4-pound-test monofilament, ties his jig on with a palomar knot, and affixes the bobber at the desired level by wrapping his line tightly around the bottom bobber clip three times. Though he acknowledges that this method of attaching the bobber can weaken his already thin line, he likes the fact that the bobber is easy to adjust with this rig, and he gets tremendous casting distance using light line – an important consideration when fishing extremely clear waters. Coan has found a way that’s more forgiving to his guide clients, who often have never used light tackle for big smallmouths. Instead of monofilament, he opts for smoke-color 6-pound-test Berkley Fireline. He ties this to a #4 three-way swivel. To one of the swivel arms he ties 6-poundtest fluorocarbon line (he prefers Berkley Vanish or P-Line) in the length he wishes to suspend his jig. To the other arm of the three-way swivel, Coan attaches the bottom clip of his bobber. When he’s done, Coan has a rig that’s stronger than the traditional monofilament float and fly rig so it can stand up to the rigors of a long day on the water without much retying. It’s ideal for novices but works well for experienced anglers, too. If this rig concedes anything to the traditional rig that Headrick prefers, it’s in casting distance. |
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