Hi Peter I'm not a fan of inline pole floats other than jiggas. Water inside makes the float bristle sit differently etc. Chianti style are good for f1s & silvers through the water on the drop with strung out 10s 11s etc,. 0.1 is a buy light for carp, I dont go below 0.2 for carp as it's simply not stable enough.
Thanks for not explaining what F1's are. (Turns out F1 carp is a genetic cross between a Common carp and a Crucian carp - we call them Silver Crucian in Eastern EU)
Good video, food for thought to keep things reasonably simple. Started making my own. I like long bristles to get body down out of surface skim. I prefer side eyes and whip mine to the stem so cannot be pulled out. Use the slim, rugby ball and slim pencil with 1mm to 2mm hollow stems.
Absolutely brilliant video Ben. It helped no end with my recently started my hand made pole floats..no dipping machines but precision made ones. A great guide and now following you. Keep them coming.
Great video Ben. Will you do a in-depth one on hard pellet fishing from Lindhome how to feed. You and Ryan Lingard do so well on that type of fishing. I’ve been told you lads feed 5 pellets in one cast then it will be 12 pellets other anglers ask you why did you do that for, With the replay it feels right.?.?.? Stay safe.
Hi Ben, I recently had a rush of blood and went out and bought my first pole. I then discovered the mine field associated with pole floats. Your video has helped no end. It's by far the most in deapth yet easy to follow one I've found, thank you. The follow up one you mention regarding sizes would be most appreciated.
Hi Ben I’m new to match fishing, I was just wondering when we could match fish you only fished against OAP’s when your a sponsored angler, I was just wondering if I did the same so I won all the time I will also get sponsored? Milky
Hello Robert , yes by all means, I would aim for sponsorship from Michelin or Bridgestone given the stick your tyres have taken for early exits😉☺️ regards Ben
Hi Geoff I would never use a dibber for margin fishing as they are too unstable and you cant read the bristle. Margin fishing is all about creating tight piles of bait and nailing a hookbait smack bang on top of it. Id use a thick bristle, rugby or pear body with a wire or glass stem. Cut down these also work as carp shallow floats when fishing say 2-5ft.
