STILL WATER
POLE FLOATS
Still
water pole floats are developed very
differently to running water pole floats
this is generally for the benefit of
working the float in the still water.
As
described in the introduction to pole
floats the basic designs are
developed from a pear drop or some times
called tear drop. The aerodynamics of
this float is the tapering affect,
allowing a sharp taper of the body,
which in turn becomes more sensitive as
the float is weighted
down in the water.
The
broader base of the float being down
most, allows balance and stability in
the still water, from this shape most
still water pole floats are developed.
With
materials such as carbons glass,
polystyrene, balsa, wire, nylon,
tungsten, and other space-age compounds,
pole floats are now in the 21st century,
and the poor fish have no chance at all.
In my
opinion the French anglers are the best
in the World on still water pole
fishing, their development with still
water pole floats over the years have
been an inspiration to me and most other
great anglers in this country and
abroad.
Swapping
our British float methods and techniques
for pole methods and techniques have
been easy for me, for being the first
World Champion to win on the British
waggler has opened many doors for me.
Making many friends and acquaintances in
the international scene has had a great
advantage, having swapping, and testing
many pole floats. I now pass on the
knowledge to you in this easy
step-by-step manual.
Most
still water pole floats have a working
capability, and how they perform in
different condition depends on the
anglers knowledge, shotting is very
important as well as feeding, all this
combined with a positive mental attitude
and determination, can help you catch
those extra fish and who knows perhaps a
future World Champion.
SOME USEFUL KNOTS
Blood knot
Knotless Knot
Loop to Loop
Over Hand Loop Knot
Tucked Blood Knot