Rig · Beginner
The sliding float, and the fine line
The float slides up the line to the stop knot: you fish in midwater at the chosen depth, even deeper than the length of the rod. In a fixed, very fine version, it is the line for “carpes” (tilapia) and mullets.
| Level | Beginner |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lagoon, mangrove edge |
| Target fish | 3 species |
| Knots used | The improved clinch knot, Spade end hook knot, Uni knot |
Tackle and starting setup
Fine line: rod of 3 to 5 m, nylon 0.14 to 0.22 mm, fine balanced float, leader 0.12 to 0.20 mm, hook No. 8 to 14 (species sheets 62, 68, 69). Sliding float: stop knot, bead, tube float, bulk shot, swivel, leader.
The rig step by step
- Tie the stop knot on the main line at the chosen depth
- Thread on the bead, then the float
- Pinch the split shot on below the float, smallest last
- Tie on the swivel, leader and hook
- Balance it: only the antenna should show above the water
Bait: Bread paste, semolina, maggot, worm; groundbait lightly to hold the school of mullet.
Setting and technique: Shy bite: strike gently. Use the smallest float possible for the wind and current.