PELLET WAGGLER
🪶 Pellet Waggler
Although technically a waggler float, the Pellet Waggler has become a staple on commercial fisheries, especially during the warmer months when carp are feeding confidently up in the water.
It’s a small, dumpy float designed to present baits just under the surface — typically in the top 60 cm of water. If you’re fishing deeper than this, a standard waggler is usually more effective.
🎯 When and How to Use It
The pellet waggler is most effective when carp are feeding shallow. The technique involves loose-feeding hard pellets every minute to build a competitive feeding zone, then casting your rig into the same area to intercept the fish as they take bait mid-water.
-
Ideal baits include hard sinking pellets (4–8 mm), fed at 10–12 metres
-
The hookbait is usually positioned around 6–8 metres out
-
Casting and retrieving repeatedly keeps the bait active and visible, often resulting in aggressive takes
While it was originally designed for hard trout pellets, the pellet waggler can also be used with meat, boilies, and other small particle baits.
🪝 Rigging Tips
-
Most anglers use a hair rig with a small rubber band attached to the hair to secure the pellet or meat cube.
-
Consistent “little and often” feeding in the same area is key to drawing the fish in and keeping them competing.
-
Because bites are often fast and aggressive, a short hooklength and strong mainline are recommended.
✅ In summary:
-
Compact waggler designed for shallow commercial fishing
-
Ideal for carp, F1s, and aggressive surface feeders
-
Works best with hard pellets (4–8 mm) and loose feeding every minute
-
Simple, effective, and devastating when the fish are shallow
-
Perfect for warm-weather bagging sessions
More information in the Complete Float Manual
Click on book to order
📘 Download the Complete Float Manual – Instant Access
Bring decades of float-fishing knowledge straight to your screen.
Written by World Champion Clive Branson, The Complete Float Manual is a 167+ page eBook packed with practical techniques, classic float designs, diagrams, and championship-winning methods.
✅ Learn how to use wagglers, stick floats, pole floats and more
✅ Discover the history and evolution of float fishing
✅ Get pro tips and tactics used at the highest level
✅ Ideal for beginners and experienced match anglers alike
💻 Instant Download (PDF) — no waiting, no shipping
💳 Secure checkout with PayPal
👉 Order now and start reading within minutes.