Articles with Tag: pole floats

Rig Diagrams 101: Bulk, Strung Bulk, Tapered Patterns

Shotting patterns dictate how bait behaves underwater. A bulk pattern drops bait fast and anchors the rig, ideal for carp and confident feeding on the deck. A strung bulk spaces th...

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Pole Float Masterclass: Matching Shape to Situation
Pole Float Masterclass: Matching Shape to Situation

This article explains how to match pole float shapes to different conditions, species, and baits. Slim floats for silvers and F1s, rugby balls for deep stability, diamonds for vers...

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Summer Margins: Feeding, Float Choice, and Bagging Up

A guide to summer margin fishing for carp. Covers plumbing, feeding rhythms, float choice, and beefed-up rigs to cope with aggressive edge bites. Explains why timing and steady fee...

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