I have read a lot of stuff on P.P. about float fishing. I really enjoy float fishing, and am thinking of completely eliminating my drift fishing gear. I bought that book by Dave Vedder called Float fishing. I am confused about which way of float fishing is most effective.

I have seen people rig floats two ways.

1. The first way is to have the FLoat then your shot and then a swivel and then your leader. This way nothing is touching the bottom and your bait is about 6-12 inches off the bottom. (Like in the Float fishing book by Dave Vedder.)



2. The second way is to rig it the same way but have the bottom split shot about 1 inch off the bottom and your bait floating to the side of your float almost ticking the bottom. (If you have seen the new Amato Float fishing video this is the way the Canadian guide fishes in the video.)

Which of these ways is the most effective?

What is your favorite style of float?

I would really appreciate any feedback.


P.S. If you have any tips on bobber fishing or how to rig I would really appreciate the help.

Thank you very much,

Jeff

E-mail: jdh156@arczip.com