FLOAT&FLY

[crappiepappy]

>I have read numerous articles on
>this ,but i am confused
>about how you rig the
>3 way swivel. is the
>bobber tied to it ,if
>so how much line ,or
>is it clipped?

If you are using the 3way swivel set-up for FnF ....... the float is clipped on one of the O rings of the swivel. One of the other two O rings is where you tie your main line (from the rod/reel). The third O ring is where you tie the line you have your "fly"(jig) tied on. The depth of the jig is determined by how much line you use ... typically 8-15ft. (now you know why you need such a long rod !)
For those that don't like so many "connections" ..... set the depth of the jig, by measuring out X amount of line - then wrapping the line around the float "clip" (3-4 wraps). No "extra" knots, or weight (from the 3way swivel) is involved ... and the line wraps, around the float clip, keep the line from slipping thru the clip -- and changing your jig's depth (+/-). ........cp

[garyt]

Thanks that helps much.I have not seen any photos, it sounded awkward.

[shakedown]

I agree with Jim 100%...although it's a pain to retie if you break off (snags), I think the ability to use different line on your spool/leader is a huge bonus as well. I'd never spool up with flouro, but it makes an awesome leader (same stuff we troll with on the Great Lakes).

If you're losing fish due to snapped lines, it's easily fixed by backing off your drag.

[stevelee]

i have been floating the fly for 10+ years and one knot at the fly is all you need! keep it simple and you will catch more fish. all i use is 4lb xcaliber silverthread and have zero problems unless i catch a few small 3lb fish and dont retie. when it is 10 degrees with a windchill of below zero it is not fun to tie a bunch of knots and i would not rely on my drag when it gets that cold!! you must backreel and you need to practice backreeling on a few small fish before you get hooked up on a bruiser!!!!!<((((>{

[redneckshadrap]

"you must backreel and you need to practice backreeling on a few small fish before you get hooked up on a bruiser"

Not necessarily so. Backreeling can create just as much friction as a drag. The problem that gets most folks is the continual reeling while the fish is taking drag.
It'll work both ways, but I'd hate to steer someone into losing a bigfish trying it for the first time.

Billy

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