BODY WAGGLER
🐉 BODY WAGGLER
The Body Waggler is a clever evolution of the standard waggler design, created by fixing an oval-shaped body to the base of a straight or insert waggler.
These bodies come in a range of materials — cork, polystyrene, balsa, elder pith, or plastic — and in various sizes to match the stem and antenna. By adding a body to the float, you gain extra weight, greater balance, and increased shotting capacity.
The result? A float that stabilises beautifully in windy or choppy conditions, making it an excellent choice for long-distance fishing or controlling presentation on Stillwaters and slow-moving rivers.
🧰 Float Design & Behaviour
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Materials: Cork, balsa, polystyrene, elder pith, plastic.
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Function: Acts as a stabiliser, keeping the float balanced even in poor conditions.
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Shape:
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A wider top body rides waves better and allows smooth striking with less resistance.
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A bottom-heavy body improves casting accuracy.
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Evenly shaped bodies offer a balance of both.
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The body gives the float more holding power, allowing it to maintain position better than a straight waggler, especially when sinking and tightening the line to combat drift.
⚖️ Shotting & Rigging
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Lock the float in place with most of the weight under the body.
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Add a bulk of shot at halfway depth, followed by droppers below. (See diagram.)
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Use a swivel/silicone adaptor:
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✔️ Collapses cleanly on the strike for direct contact.
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✔️ Prevents line twist — ideal for distance fishing.
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This shotting pattern creates a stable, efficient rig that cuts through wind and surface drift, keeping the bait working naturally in the feeding zone.
🏆 Clive’s Match Tip
When other anglers are struggling in the wind, the body waggler can give you the edge. Its stability allows you to present bait cleanly, control the drift, and hit more bites at distance.
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