For the floaters

[chill]

In attempting to prevent line twist while floating, I've always used a small swivel below the float. I've recently seen some set ups with a swivel above and below the float. Does anyone use this type of set up? Any comments on it?

L.

[FLOATFISHIN]

Above the float with the swivel Lefty, is for shot line under the float. Alot of guys are using this presentation I've seen as of late for some swear it does eliminate line twist, but me personally, I'm stuck in my ways and use my shot below my float, to my swivel. Just make sure your main line is always fresh, and your pin is stored in a cool dark place so that light does not get to it, for the light will break down the strength, and create memory if exposed for too long.
I never shot my lead!

Try taking your lead before you attach to your swivel and running it through your fingers a few times to heat it up, will eliminate a bit of twist too (Flouro lead that is)

[tim_pinnell]

Lefty, although I do use a swivel alot of guys will tie mainline to leader ( tip-it ) using the double surgeons knot. They claim it reduces line twist even better than the micro-swivels. Experiment a bit and you'll find out what you like . Good question, we need more float fishing ciscussions for us river rats,lol. Tim

[topraider]

I used to have line twist, and my problems disappeared 100% when I placed a swivel above the float. I remember when I first used a float reel, I used to let the line out occasionally (without anything on the end)and drag it through the water to straighten it out. I have always used a swivel below the float to connect the main line to the leader.

The reason I have line twist is because I side cast, and am not inclined to learn to spin the reel during the cast so that no line twist happens.

Looks like a major warm up mid week, hope the rivers arn't blown next week end, I hope to get out.

[bowboy33]

Lefty, most guys use a swivel below the float to attach a lighter lead to their main line. I've heard guys using micro swivels above their floats but I have not tried it yet. A few problems may present themselves with this technique thought. Dependant on how close you put it above your float, you might not be able to raise your float higher(hence not be able to get to the right depth). Second and more important is that you now have an extra two knots above your float increasing the chance of a line break above the float and losing more floats. If you are casting off the side of your reel you will have many problems with line twist and although a little time consuming, once you've learned to spin it off the reel it will be well worth it , not only to reduce line twist but for further casting distances.
Mark
Good luck

[tristan]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but float + fly is a casting bubble or small float, trailing a fly, but chucked by spinning gear, right?

Is there someplace online where I can see an illustration of this rig? I am more of a fly (but also spin) fisherman, who is:

tired of carrying two sets of gear and:

tired of pulling line out of trees and losing flies in places with no backcasting room.

While I'm in Canada, I want to just bring spinning gear, but would still like to be able to occasionally fish nymphs and streamers in moving water with a natural, drag-free drift. If float + fly is what I think it is, it sounds ideal. Particularly if the float is movable so you can adjust the depth.

Thanks in advance for the info.

[c_shep]

T,

Basic rigging information for float fishing can be found here:

http://www.questoutdoors.net/skills/cen ... c_rigging/

hth
ches