I have been float fishing for a while using the standard Dink Floats. I prefer the big 6-inch long floats and I rig them with about 2.5 to 3 inches of lead underneath the float so they are neutrally buoyant. This allows me to cast them a mile and the weight actually helps slow the float down a little in heavier current.

I know to keep adjusting the float until it leans forward which would indicate the jig is dragging bottom and then bring the level of the jig back up from the bottom about 6 inches. This is how you find the zone and make sure your jig is at the proper depth. I prefer 1/8th ounce jigs and many times I have found I am dragging bottom with my jig and the float is not tilting forward. Or if the float is tilting forward it is so slight I am unable to detect it. Usually I think the tilt is do to a little excess bow in the line and the current has it. In other words the line is pulling the float slightly down stream. I am using power pro and this has remedied some of the situation greatly but still cannot determine when I am dragging bottom with my jig unless it buries itself under water.

Last weekend I was obviously dragging bottom when I snagged two Silvers in the arse with a jig under a float. Obviously this was not my intent so how do I get that jig at the correct depth and know for sure it is not dragging bottom?