When using a controller float....

Richard wrote:
:: "Phil L" wrote in message
:: news ::: Biffa Bacon wrote:
::::: ...... fishing off the top for carp using floating baits.
::
:: big snip
::
::: ....I don't bother with controllers anymore and prefer to use a
::: small leger (10g) zig-rig if attempting to reach an island or
::: opposite bank
::
:: snip again
::
:: Phil et al,
::
:: Most of the zig rig designs I have seen have a fixed length
:: hooklink. The problems I see with this include possible snag when
:: casting to a feature like an island and having to change the hook
:: link when experimenting to find the 'magic' feeding depth .......
:: often somewhere between the bottom and surface.
::
:: Imo both would be remedied if you could set the rig up similar to
:: when a marker float is used .... but replacing the marker float
:: with the hook and buoyant bait. Then you could measure off line to
:: set the bait at the required depth.
::
:: Do you think this would work or am I missing something?
::

It's simple, don't use a fixed rig, i just use a sliding lead, this way the
lead sits on the bottom and the bread floats to the surface, if a duck
threatens, you can nip it under the surface and let it come back up once
it's gone, provided you are careful with the reel - no jerky movements or
the bread comes off...ducks will sometimes dive down if they can still see
it though and if they do you'd better be quick in getting the hook out of
there or you'll catch a duck (like I did)....


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"Phil L" wrote in message
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Richard wrote:
:: "Phil L" wrote in message
:: news ::: Biffa Bacon wrote:
::::: ...... fishing off the top for carp using floating baits.
::
:: big snip
::
::: ....I don't bother with controllers anymore and prefer to use a
::: small leger (10g) zig-rig if attempting to reach an island or
::: opposite bank
::
:: snip again
::
:: Phil et al,
::
:: Most of the zig rig designs I have seen have a fixed length
:: hooklink. The problems I see with this include possible snag when
:: casting to a feature like an island and having to change the hook
:: link when experimenting to find the 'magic' feeding depth .......
:: often somewhere between the bottom and surface.
::
:: Imo both would be remedied if you could set the rig up similar to
:: when a marker float is used .... but replacing the marker float
:: with the hook and buoyant bait. Then you could measure off line to
:: set the bait at the required depth.
::
:: Do you think this would work or am I missing something?
::

It's simple, don't use a fixed rig, i just use a sliding lead, this way
the
lead sits on the bottom and the bread floats to the surface, if a duck
threatens, you can nip it under the surface and let it come back up once
it's gone, provided you are careful with the reel - no jerky movements or
the bread comes off...ducks will sometimes dive down if they can still see
it though and if they do you'd better be quick in getting the hook out of
there or you'll catch a duck (like I did)....


Thanks Phil ..... get it ....... ;o) .......... Richard