STILL WATER POLE FLOATS

Still water pole floats are developed very differently from running water pole floats, generally for the benefit of fishing a float in still water.

As described in the introduction to pole floats, the basic designs are developed from a pear drop, or sometimes called a teardrop. The aerodynamics of this float is the tapering effect, 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 a good balance and stability in still water; from this shape, most Stillwater pole floats are developed.

With materials such as carbon, 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 has 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 has 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 swapped and tested many pole floats. I now pass on the knowledge to you in this easy step-by-step manual.

Most stillwater pole floats have a working capability, and how they perform in different conditions depends on the angler’s 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.

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