floats
What Floats are Best for Coarse Fishing?
There is no one individual float design that is categorically the best coarse fishing float. As with other kinds of fishing, it is often a case of finding the best tool for the job. Listed below are some of the types of float that are commonly used during coarse fishing:
Types of freshwater floats
A range of floats are used to cover river and lake fishing. A key feature that distinguishes peacock floats from others is their weighted end, which provides additional stability in turbulent waters.
A range of floats are used to cover river and lake fishing. A key feature that distinguishes peacock floats from others is their weighted end, which provides additional stability in turbulent waters.
Choosing The Right Freshwater Float
The float you choose depends on the kind of water you are fishing, and the types of bait you will use for your target species—for example, stick floats are for river- fishing in a current, pole floats are small and precise, and are suited to fishing with long poles, and wagglers can be used in most freshwater conditions.
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Float Type
Carp float Drift beater Loafer Big stick Peacock Loaded giant crystal Peacock waggler |
Uses
Surface fishing Still water, strong winds Swift, turbulent water Smooth-flowing swims, fished close in Turbulent water, sensitive to bites Weighted base for casting further Still water, slow- to medium-pace rivers |
