My starting point for float size choice is a 4 x 12 float for water of 1ft-2ft deep in very good conditions. A 4x 14 float for water 2ft-4ft deep in very good conditions. A 4 x 16 float for water of 4ft-6ft deep in very good conditions. I dont have a problem in moving up a float size or even 2. If the conditions are very difficult. I want my rig to boss the conditions and not allow the conditions to boss me. It is also my belief that in difficult weather conditions. Feeding fish respond more positively and are not put off by heavier rigs. So, in my opinion there is no need to use very light rigs in most situations.
For swims 6ft-8ft deep. Most of my floats are in grams. So, its easier to chose the right sized float to suit the conditions based on the 1ft – 0.1g + extra shotting capacity to counteract the conditions.
Control of my rig is critical in my opinion in getting the best out of my swim on most of my regular venues. I believe most anglers use fare to lighter floats for the depth of water and the conditions they are fishing in.
If your aiming to catch on the drop or want to drag your rig around in your swim and put loads of movement in to your hook bait. Or if using heavier hook baits. A lighter rig can be an advantage in some situations.
One of the things that came from the other thread on this subject. Was that bigger carp seemed to respond better to lighter rigs. Especially when aiming to catch on the drop or by dragging the rig around the swim. A more positive/heavier rig seemed to be better for targeting stockies and smaller commercial venue fish on the deck.
TF_Wagandmag.
