Float N Fly

[gitnby]

Been using the float n fly this Winter and really like the way it catches fish!

Not an expert by any means, but I'm gettin pretty good at slingin that 12' leader on a 9' 6" rod.

Couple questions though? Maybe Mr Babler can chime in on this?

With the water warmimg up, can this rig still be used?

On Dale Hollow, I see where some guys use it with a slow retrieve and jerk it a bit along the way for smallies?

Maybe try it on gravel flats that have a little wind on them?

Spawning banks?

Shorten the leader length?

Where else can it be effective??

Any help is appreciated.

Was also wondering why you couldn't tie on a a 3 -4" grub with this rig and drag it or use a stop n go retrieve?

Seems like that would give you good depth control? 12' leader with a slow retrieve should keep you in the 10' range.

[dtrs5kprs]

Been using the float n fly this Winter and really like the way it catches fish!

Not an expert by any means, but I'm gettin pretty good at slingin that 12' leader on a 9' 6" rod.

Couple questions though? Maybe Mr Babler can chime in on this?

With the water warmimg up, can this rig still be used?

On Dale Hollow, I see where some guys use it with a slow retrieve and jerk it a bit along the way for smallies?

Maybe try it on gravel flats that have a little wind on them?

Spawning banks?

Shorten the leader length?

Where else can it be effective??

Any help is appreciated.

Was also wondering why you couldn't tie on a a 3 -4" grub with this rig and drag it or use a stop n go retrieve?

Seems like that would give you good depth control? 12' leader with a slow retrieve should keep you in the 10' range.

Have intentions of trying a few of those options myself. Ran across a crappie forum where the posters were poo-poo'ing the bass guys for the long rod and fixed bobber. Those boys fish with floats basically every trip. Going to try some of their tricks, worst it can do is not work. Hoping to dial it in well enough to use off gravel, around schoolies for my kids with a downsized arrangement.

Thinking about trying what is basically a weighted fly vs. a jig. Some of the guys who tie and fish taney could probably describe it better. Basically wrapping lead around something like a drop shot or finesse hook, then tying in some flashabou, feathers, etc. Anyway, it is too cold here to even get out and change lower fluids, swap the trim switch I need to, and thinking about this beats not doing that. Just nasty.

[Ham]

The general rule of thumb was that FNF was better in water < 50', but give it a whirl. I think it would likely always have a chance of working, but in warmer water other stuff might be a better option.

[dtrs5kprs]

The general rule of thumb was that FNF was better in water < 50', but give it a whirl. I think it would likely always have a chance of working, but in warmer water other stuff might be a better option.

Sadly, I ususally hurt myself when handling rules. Maybe I will be able to put that one up there with "don't flip that stupid jig spoon into those boat slips".

Have one 6yo and 9yo, just thinking it might be a way to put them on some roaming K's in June, even if not big, or maybe some fish in bluff cedars. Have caught a bunch of little K's over the years in those places on 3" dingers, crappie tubes & mini jigs, etc., just fiddling around in the afternoons.

Even if it only sort of works, but kicks in a few gills or crappie I would be ok with it. Would prefer it to drifting crawlers, don't like to chance hurting fish that way if I can help it. The old one is a trooper, her first keeper was a 16 & 1/2" jaw swimming a grub and only screamed and cried for about 10 minutes when I stuck the yellow magic in my hand. She is spoiled that way, thinks every grub should come back with a brown fish wrapped around it. However, the 6yo Dude is still working up to that level of endurance.