How to choose a float for long casting, loading and equipment of a fishing rod

A float for long-distance casting – why is it needed and how to assemble a float tackle for long-distance casting? Most often, when it comes to fishing at long distances and great depths, the fisherman prefers to use a
donk or
feeder. On the one hand, this is a fairly correct decision, because the effectiveness of donkeys / feeders over long distances has been proven and stable. But, at the same time, situations sometimes arise in which it will not be possible to catch a feeder, or it is simply not available. It is at such moments that a fishing rod equipped with a float for long casts and appropriate equipment is suitable for fishing at depth. This is a proven tackle, which, although inferior to the feeder and donk in casting distance, shows excellent results when catching small and medium fish at distances far from the coastline.

Why is it sometimes important to cast the float tackle far – in what situations

Casting the float accurately and far often has an important effect on the result of the whole fishing. In order to catch the fish he needs, the fisherman visually selects in advance a section of the reservoir that could give him the long-awaited catch. First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to the depth of the reservoir, as well as to the bottom surface and the presence of aquatic vegetation there. In most cases, to catch a decent fish, you have to catch deep sections of the reservoir, and, as you know, deep areas are removed from the coast at a respectful distance. The farther the angler casts his tackle, the deeper in the fishing spot. But why exactly deep places attract the attention of a fisherman? The answer is very simple: in the deep parts of the reservoir, a larger amount of fish is often concentrated and of better quality in composition.

After that, the float itself is directly attached. To do this, you need to put a swivel with a carabiner on the fishing line remaining up to the bead. A float is then attached to the carabiner itself, at the end of which there is a swivel ring for fastening.

Just below the float, two larger pellets are attached. They are also, to some extent, corkscrews for the float.

Below these pellets, at a distance of about 30-50 cm from large pellets, two small pellets are attached. After them, a swivel with a carabiner is attached, to which you later need to attach a leash and the load is attached to the carabiner. You can also attach a leash to the same carabiner. The length of the leash with a hook ranges from 30 to 50 cm. A little lower, at a distance of 20-35 cm from the carabiner, the hook itself is tied. The size of the hook is usually not very large, since small and medium fish are caught on this tackle. Hook sizes 8 to 12 will do.

Do-it-yourself float for long-distance casting
A float for long-distance casting should have several basic features: it should be large, weighty and tall. The main body of the float should not be too large – no more than one third of the entire length of the float. Two-thirds of the float is occupied by the antenna. A little lower, to the bottom of the antenna, a wire loop is attached to attach the float. Consider the scheme for making a float with your own hands:

1. You need to find a large piece of building foam. It is quite porous and hard.
2. Next, cut out the future body for the float. It can be made round or in the form of a droplet. By weight, the main part of the float should be from 3 to 8 grams.
3. Next come in handy bamboo sticks, which are sold in any restaurant. Plastic tubes for cotton candy are also suitable. It is necessary to carefully drill a hole in the center of the foam base and insert a stick there. The main work is almost done.
4. Now it remains to attach with a wire a ring with which the float will be attached. A couple of turns should be made with a thin wire around the bottom of the antenna and it is advisable to cover it all with glue. Next, you need to wait until the float dries.
5. Now it’s time to complete the float by painting it. The bottom should be painted with dark paint, which will not arouse suspicion in the fish, making the float disguised. The upper part should be bright so that the angler can see the float from a distance of 20 to 50 meters. Orange, yellow or red will work well.

Float for long casting with your own hands, equipment for a match float fishing rod for long casting: https://youtu.be/3vDgOlH064I  

Bologna long distance casting rod

The Bologna rod for long distance casting is a fairly common choice for floaters. Many fishermen, wanting to fish with their old float rods in new and more remote places from the coast, install spinning reels on their fishing rods, while loading the tackle. This rod is not ideal for long distance casting. The telescopic rod itself is less suitable for long casts. As a rule, it has fewer rings than a
match or plug, and therefore the load on the tackle during casting is distributed unevenly. Because of this, casting distance and accuracy deteriorate. But still, this is the most common type of rod, as well as a more budgetary one, which is important, and therefore it is quite popular.

Long casting match rod

The match rod has long been used by anglers for fishing in remote areas of the reservoir. This tackle, which came to us from England, distributes the load well throughout the rod when playing the fish, as well as when casting, which increases the range and accuracy. The match rod is popular not only when fishing with a float at a long distance, but also in feeder fishing. Due to its merits, a match rod can be loaded with large weights and this should not worsen casting tackle.
Float tackle for long casting, sliding float mounting: https://youtu.be/ao5D3hoS9G4

Long casting rod

The plug rod in its structure is very similar to the match rod. These models are perfect for fishing areas far from the shore, both for feeder and float fishing. Equipping the plug rod with a float will allow you to make accurate and quick casts of tackle on the pond. Also, when biting on the tackle of large prey, the plug can easily cope with it. Due to the large number of rings that are not located on the saddles, as is done with a telescopic rod, and also due to the flexible test, the pole rod is quite competitive when playing with big fish. The telescopic rod is inferior to him and the match rod in this. Fishing with a plug with a float for long-distance casting is the most profitable and relevant fishing option.

Equipment for long-distance casting when fishing for crucian carp, tench and carp

There is a special group of fishermen who prefer to catch large cyprinids at depth. Carp anglers have found a way out and improved float tackle for long-distance casting in order to catch deep sections of the reservoir during the heat, when the fish tends to go exactly to the depth, away from the shore, but you still want to fish on a float. To do this, some anglers pre-install a large feeder or several small feeders with leashes instead of the main load of olives. Thus, there is a combination of several snap-ins. This is a kind of analogue of the “crucian killer” for float fishing. The flight range is not reduced in any way. At the same time, the feeder is filled with food, which allows you to lure more fish from the depth. Such a rig is very effective both on reservoirs with a current and with stagnant water.

What kind of float and sinker do you need

For catching distant areas, first of all, you should collect such tackle that would easily fly a long distance from the coast. To do this, you need a heavy and bright float that will be visible to the angler even from a distance of 50-55 meters. The weight of the float should be between 10 and 15 grams. Of course, the float must be with an extended antenna so that the range of the bait is increased and accurate.

Further, all responsibility for long-distance casting falls on the sinker. It is the weight of the sinker and its shape that affect the flight range of the entire gear. It is advisable to choose average sizes of sinkers from 20 to 30 grams in the form of a drop or olive. Such sinkers show the best flight range. It must also be admitted that sinkers in the form of olives and drops resist the current well, which is an absolute plus when fishing on the current and wave. This will allow the bait to settle down on the bottom confidently and not hang out there with the flow, while the float should also stand much more confidently than without the correct load.

Long Cast Float Tips

Experienced Tips:

1. Before fishing, it is recommended to study the entire relief of the reservoir in advance. This will help you set the correct depth and select the right spot.
2. In addition to corkscrews, it is recommended to use such limiters as small pellets and swivels. Corkscrews can deteriorate after a while or not withstand the constant load from other gear components when casting.
3. Float fishing, even at depth, most often brings small or medium trophies, but large fish are caught much less often than feeder or bottom tackle.
4. For fishing at a long distance, rods from 2.7 to 4 meters are more suitable.
5. The thinner the line, the farther the tackle flies and the more sensitive the float is needed. But at the same time, you should not put a fishing line less than 0.18 mm, because it is less durable and can break when the bait is cast strongly or a large trophy is played.

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