Guest Paul Pezalla Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 For you folks fishing the CA float-only tournament as well as others who want to try something new... Wacker Bait & Tackle just added a float fishing section. We are still building stocks but do have a couple of fine Fox float rods and a selection of top-of-the-line center (centre) pin reels. I am talking to the St. Croix rep next week and will probably be adding a few of their rods. Float fishing is an absolutely devasating way to catch carp. With a dedicated float rod and a ceter pin reel, you are able to have excitment comparable to catching carp on fly gear without the without the horrible inefficiency of that method. Also, center pin reels are the most beautiful pieces of fishing gear in existance. reason enough to give this methood a try. Paul Pezalla Wacker Bait & Tackle
Carpaholic Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 Cool. I have a water where I plan to use float tactics.
Guest Sean Manning Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 Paul, I couldn't agree more - float fishing for carp is probably one of my personal favorite methods....with no lead to drag around hooking a 20lb + carp at your feet with a light rod.....is like holding on to a steam train....there is nothing quite like it !!!! Best Sean
Guest Paul Pezalla Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 Sean, Yates' book, The Secret Carp, was a turning point for me. Really changed my philosphy and made me more receptive to approachs like float fishing. I decided it was time to get off the recliner and get a little more involved in the process. Paul Pezalla
Guest Sean Manning Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 Paul, I was just adding to the 'book' thread I think when you posted this about the very same subject...."The Secret Carp" is probably my personal favorite....chris is an incredible talent and he really can capture the feeling and get it down on paper....definitly one of my personal heroes in the Carp 'literature' department....not to mention his Angling abilities !!....there is a spectaular shot of him in the 'controversial' Carp! book with his record fish ....that is a truely inspiring piece of photography with the green grass surrounding him and the fish that looks to be carved from a piece of bronze.......the look on his face....says it all :D Imaging hooking that monster at your feet with a centrepin and a float set up - now that would be heart stopping !! Best Sean
miguel126 Posted February 8, 2004 Report Posted February 8, 2004 it's good to see that float fishing is getting some exposure lately, as you mention Sean there's nothing like a 20lb on a light rod, the tip of the rod almost touching the handle, it's awesome
Pete M Posted February 8, 2004 Report Posted February 8, 2004 Happy days, Glad to see that some of you are getting tuned in to the delights of float fishing. Here's a nice 10lb'er caught on light waggler gear,when i say light I'm talking 3lb reel line with a 1·5lb hooklength and a 20 hook
miguel126 Posted February 8, 2004 Report Posted February 8, 2004 last carp of 2003 19lbs on a float, i think on 2lb test line lost a bigger one after this one
miguel126 Posted February 8, 2004 Report Posted February 8, 2004 look at the tail of the carp and you can see the waggler(float) in the water next to the rod
Todd Perdue Posted February 8, 2004 Report Posted February 8, 2004 How about an article from one of you officianados of the centerpin for the NACA? Me, drop hints...nah!
miguel126 Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 Todd i you love that too, because my float fishing is done with spinning reels i never had the chance to use and learn the centrepin reels
Carpaholic Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 Miguel - Very pretty picture and fish. By the way, how long did it take you to position each of the fallen leaves in the background. Way to much work in my opinion
miguel126 Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 yes indeed Brian alot of work all day long
Guest Sodbury Steve Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 Miguel corker mate. Todd, I'm sure we've crossed on this but I don't believe a centrepin is necesary for stillwater fishing. Great for trotting a float though. Much as I love Yateseys writings ( how many times has Secret Carp been in my bag for reading - too many to count ) and bow down to him as a great angler, I find his approach a little puritanical at times and I'm not sure if its some kind of inverse snobbery on his part. Head down, here come the bullets
koi Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 no what you mean Sod, sometimes it's borderline self indulgent drivel, sometimes it's inspiring. Think he tends to fish a fixed spool for carp, makes more sense, but you miss out a bit on the "direct drive" sensation.
koi Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 last carp of 2003 19lbs on a float, i think on 2lb test line lost a bigger one after this one top notch angling......
payara Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 centerpin,kind of like fly reel ,no? never handled one before.
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