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Coarse Fishing Information to Fit Your Needs
As with any rigging you will find that with coarse fishing rigs there
will be many methods to choose from, and depending on the angler, each
one will have their preferred rig depending on where they fish. However,
for the information below we will be dealing with those that prefer to
fish in lakes, rivers, and canal systems.
Tips
Pleasure Angling
You will find that those that are of the pleasure angler type will not
so much go for quantity as for quality of the catch. Rather than a whole
bunch of fish to weight in at the end of the day you will only have a
few that are of considerable weight. However, with this added weight
means that you will need a few different types of rigs and equipment to
keep things from going under or breaking.
Knowing the Depth
Before you dip your pole in to catch that trophy fish you will always
need to know just how shallow the water is where you are fishing.
Therefore the first thing you should do is plummet the water so that you
can find out how deep it is. Then the best method to use would be to
work in thirds. For example, if you are in nine feet of water then you
will have a shallow rig at about three feet, a middle rig at about six
feet, and so on and so forth.
Another reason why it is important to know the depth is also for your
bait. For instance, if you are in nine feet of water then you will want
a slower sinking pellet as they will make the bait you are using look
more natural to the fish you are after.
Baits and Methods
The Waggler
This adaptable little float is one that is generally attached to the
under side of the float. And while there are many different ideas on
which type of pellets to use you will find that the soft pellets will
work best. The reason for this is that it makes your end tackle a lot
more hidden and therefore it increases your chances of getting your
catch.
The Chubber
If you have some rather large bait in your tacklebox like bread flake, or
if you are simply fishing on a very turbulent river then you will want
to have the Chubber float along. This float is very buoyant, and can
withstand both the weight of the larger bait and the pull of the rougher
waters. However, as with any float there are a few bits of advice to
make sure you make the most out of your float choice.
• Try to use at least a 4 lb line unless it is a barbell and then make
that at least 6lbs. The reason for the heavier duty line is not just for
the bigger fish but it also takes into account the extra stress caused
on the line by the rough current.
• ¨Shotting the Chubber¨ means to place a large bulk shot around about
two thirds down your line. The reason why this is best is because you
will no longer have to worry about your float being dragged down by the
rough current as you can now hold back hard on your float.
Stick Float
Where the Chubber was great for rough current you will find the Stick
Float is better used on a calmer current. You will then be in a position
where you can delicately bait your hook and not worry about it once it
is in the water. This is finesse fishing at its best.
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