Floats for Pole Rigs

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- 30/01/2011 at 9:23 pm #44379
  TF_The_Sarge
  Hi all,
  
  I want to start tying my own rigs. I’ve got some line, hooks, loop tyer, hook tyer, but only 2 floats.
  
  Anyone know a shop I can go into that will do a decent float range? I’ll need some help from the owner to get a range, canal, lake and commercial.
  
  I’m between Oxford and Mton Keynes but position doesn’t matter – I travel a lot for work so end up near most places every couple of weeks.
  
  Any thoughts appreciated.
- 30/01/2011 at 9:35 pm #130337
  meat master
  use said that you travel allot so if you are ever near ely cambs try benwick sports they advertise on here just click the box best range of floats under one roof..
  
  failing that some lads on here make floats and will look after you they are better and stronger than the floats you buy from shops aswell..
  
  hope that helps
- 30/01/2011 at 9:37 pm #130338
  jonb
  Have a look at Nick Gilberts or Malman handmade floats, both websites explain what each pattern is suitable for an they are top quality
  
  Jon
- 30/01/2011 at 9:40 pm #130339
  TF_The_Sarge
  I’m near Ely on Friday… Will make a decision by then. Thanks to you both. 🙂
- 30/01/2011 at 9:57 pm #130340
  Anonymous
  sarge.e-mail one of the above floatmakers/shops and explain the venues ie depths,species and baits you use and i,m certain they will advise you or sort out a float package for you.they are all reputable and anyone on here will vouch for their integrity/expertise.
- 30/01/2011 at 10:22 pm #130347
  TF_The_Sarge
  Having just tried to tie 1, and given up, I need to find somewhere to buy pre-tied non carp rigs.
  
  Anywhere I can order them? 🙁
- 30/01/2011 at 10:23 pm #130348
  TF_squatt
  Settle on a few patterns, don’t over complicate things. Hillbilly, Wilkie, and Nick Gilbert should be able to sort you out once you have seen their sites.
- 31/01/2011 at 9:49 am #130370
  TF_Man of Kent
  The above recommendations are very good, but if you want somewhere a little more local, try J&K Tackle in Bicester. On show, they normally have a range of Prestons, Mavers and Garbolinos, but locked away in the reel display case, they also have quite a few Sensas patterns.
- 31/01/2011 at 10:14 am #130374
  Anonymous
  sarge.it’s easy with a bit of practice mate.tying your own will give you much more scope than shop bought rigs.loads cheaper as well.i’m sure one of your mates will help you to start off.
- 31/01/2011 at 1:42 pm #130390
  TF_bliss
  Participant
  Hi Sarge,
  
  If you are near MK try the boys in Gone Fishing at Wolverton. Ask for Karl who is the guru of all things matchfishing in there.
  
  They cover a range of fishing and have a good stock of floats and ready tied rigs.
  
  When I started pole fishing I bought a couple of pre-tied rigs and copied them, also mags like MF & APF taught me a lot with their rig diagrams.
  
  PM me if you are passing as I work in Wolverton.
  
  Bliss
- 31/01/2011 at 8:32 pm #130469
  TF_The_Sarge
  Bliss, I’ll probably pop to wolverton tomorrow afternoon for a look. Need bait, more line, hooks and plastic bits that hold line to the float. And that’s if I don’t buy floats.
  
  Don’t you love how technical I’m getting.
  
  Let me know if you’re about?
- 31/01/2011 at 8:50 pm #130471
  TF_pr@ngler
  I’m with Loda on this one. Its worth making the effort to learn how to make your own rigs for several reasons:
  
  * Its much cheaper
  * You can be sure of quality of materials and workmanship
  * You can use the materials you prefer (eg mixtures of hooks and line)
  * You can develop rigs exactly to meet the requirements of the venues you fish
  
  Give it a go. Work in a well-lit room, get everything to hand etc. Don’t start with too fernickity rigs either.
- 31/01/2011 at 8:51 pm #130475
  TF_pr@ngler
  I’m with Loda on this one. Its worth making the effort to learn how to make your own rigs for several reasons:
  
  * Its much cheaper
  * You can be sure of quality of materials and workmanship
  * You can use the materials you prefer (eg mixtures of hooks and line)
  * You can develop rigs exactly to meet the requirements of the venues you fish
  
  Give it a go. Work in a well-lit room, get everything to hand etc. Don’t start with too fernickity rigs either.
- 01/02/2011 at 10:48 am #130534
  TF_bliss
  Participant
  PM sent mate! ~shh
- 01/02/2011 at 10:14 pm #130638
  TF_The_Sarge
  Well, I’ve tied 5 rigs tonight – thanks bliss for pointing me to a good shop!
  
  Problem isn’t the rigs, it’s the hooks! Even with the match man tyer I’ve struggled. Might have to go pre-tied hooks.
  
  Still got to check weights on rigs, will do that tomorrow while house is empty.
  
  I’m happy though- satisfying result. Bliss – see you on the bank soon!
- 01/02/2011 at 10:26 pm #130641
  TF_The_Sarge
  Fwd: IMG00037-20110201-2208.jpg by The_Sarge2011, on Flickr
- 02/02/2011 at 9:35 am #130661
  TF_bliss
  Participant
  Nice work fella! ~clap
  
  Soon it will become an obsession! ~shh
- 02/02/2011 at 9:48 am #130662
  TF_Jon W
  Drennan’s pre-tyed hooks are worth a look Sarge.
- 02/02/2011 at 10:12 am #130663
  TF_the-fishy
  YOUVE MADE THEM B4 LOL
- 02/02/2011 at 10:17 am #130664
  TF_the-fishy
  Y DONT U INVEST IN A BUFFY HOOK TYER IT DOES THEM SPOT ON
- 02/02/2011 at 5:33 pm #130682
  TF_jon
  one bit of advice mate is when you shot them at home, in a large vase or something, you will have to allow for the surface tension,it will hold the float up a bit more than in a lake etc with a ripple on it, not hard to adjust when fishing, just thought i’d mention it incase you got out and the floats sank with nothing on the end, hope this helps a bit.
  jon
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