when to float or ledger?

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boouk · #1 Post by **boouk** » Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:19 pm

Hi guys I'm new to this (as I'm sure you worked out from subject). Im down in cork and asked in local tackle shop if I should do float fishing or not. I was told to stick to bottom fish at this time of year. Ok question is why this time of year? When is the best time to float fish? Not fussed wot I catch really, tho wouldn't mind catching another bass. What fish could I expect to catch with both methods? Sorry for the lots of questions. Like I said I'm a newbie. All help gratefully received.

#2 Post by **kilkeeconger** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:48 am

Fishing is Fishing,so there is no answer to any question!...you will either catch or blank!

#3 Post by **red** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:16 am

It all depends on what species you hope to catch and what kind of ground wou are fishing. If fishing off rocks for wrasse, pollack bass etc then either will work but if the ground is very snaggy then a float will end with less tackle loss. If the ground is clean with sand and the odd rock then legering will be fine.
Theres something about watching a float bob about thats just nice tho.
If your very new to fishing you could consider joining a club, you will learn more from chatting and watcthing lads at a few comps than you you can imagine.

#4 Post by **Donnyboy1** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:45 am

you should have asked the guy giving the advice

Possibly he meant getting passed teh macks?

#5 Post by **magpie01** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:35 am

red wrote:It all depends on what species you hope to catch and what kind of ground wou are fishing. If fishing off rocks for wrasse, pollack Bass etc then either will work but if the ground is very snaggy then a float will end with less tackle loss. If the ground is clean with sand and the odd rock then legering will be fine.
Theres something about watching a float bob about thats just nice tho.
If your very new to fishing you could consider joining a club, you will learn more from chatting and watcthing lads at a few comps than you you can imagine.

I agree with Red here. Your best bet is to find out what the ground you are fishing is like. Once you know this you will be able to determine what rig you are going to use for each spot. If you are after Bass I'd say your best bet is using a few lures.

#6 Post by **dexs7** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:07 pm

Always ground for me 100% if you are on a beach or estuary. If in a snaggy rock mark floats may be best although I still go for the ground and sacrifice a bit of gear. Best way is to try all methods untill you find what best suits you, but my advice is start with the ground. Best of luck

Sea Angling Ireland

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