Alright, let’s talk about this float n fly rig thing. I ain’t no fancy fisherman, but I know a thing or two about catchin’ fish. This here rig, it ain’t rocket science, you know? Just gotta get the basics down.
First off, you gonna need a rod. Now, don’t go breakin’ the bank on some fancy-schmancy thing. A medium light action spinning rod, that’s what they call it, somethin’ around 7 foot or 7 and a half foot long, that’ll do ya just fine. And the line? I like that fluorocarbon stuff, 4 pound test is plenty strong. It’s kinda invisible in the water, see, so the fish ain’t gonna be spooked.
Next up, the float. Some folks call it an indicator, but it’s just a bobber, plain and simple. Get yourself a small one, them orange or bright green ones work good. You gotta see it, don’t ya? Now, there’s all sorts of bobbers, some round, some pencil-shaped. Them pencil-shaped ones, they say they’re real sensitive. Means you can feel even the tiniest little nibble. I guess that makes sense, but a regular old bobber works good enough for me.
- Rod: Medium light action spinning rod, 7′ to 7’6″
- Line: 4 pound fluorocarbon
- Float: Small, bright colored bobber (indicator)
Now, for the fly part. You don’t need nothin’ fancy here neither. A little fly, like a 1/32 ounce one, that’s about right. They got all kinds of flies, some look like bugs, some look like little fish. I ain’t got no time for all that fancy stuff. Just somethin’ that looks buggy, that’s good enough.
Now, some folks, they use these big ol’ bobbers, pear-shaped they call ‘em. But them things are a pain to cast. I like the slip bobbers better. You can adjust how deep you wanna fish, and they cast real nice. It’s important to be able to cast good, you know? Gotta get that fly right where the fish are.
And the fish, well, I mostly use this rig for bass. But I reckon you could catch other fish with it too. I heard some folks usin’ it for trout. I ain’t never fished for trout much myself, but I hear they’re kinda picky. Bass, now, they’ll eat just about anythin’ if you put it in front of ‘em right.
Some folks got these big tackle boxes, full of all sorts of flies. All different colors and shapes and sizes. I reckon that’s alright if you got the money to spend. But me? I just keep it simple. A few good flies, that’s all you need. Some look like minnows, some look like frogs, some look like… well, I don’t rightly know what some of ‘em look like. But the fish seem to like ‘em, and that’s all that matters.
And the rod weight, that’s important too. If you’re gonna be fishin’ for bass, you want somethin’ strong enough to handle ‘em. A 7-weight or an 8-weight fly rod, that’ll do the trick. If you got a 9-weight, that’ll work too, but it might be a little overkill. Unless you’re fishin’ for some real monsters, I guess.
So, there you have it. The float n fly rig. It ain’t complicated. Just a rod, some line, a float, and a fly. And a little bit of patience, of course. You gotta be patient when you’re fishin’. Can’t just expect to throw your line in the water and start catchin’ fish right away. But if you stick with it, and you use the right gear, you’ll be catchin’ fish in no time. And that’s a good feelin’, let me tell ya. Nothin’ like bringin’ in a big ol’ bass. Makes all that waitin’ worthwhile. And remember, keep it simple, that’s the best way to fish.
One more thing, you gotta learn how to set the hook. When that bobber goes down, you gotta be quick! Give it a good yank, set that hook good and deep. Otherwise, that fish is gonna get away. And nobody wants that. So practice your hook set, that’s important.
So get out there, get yourself a float n fly rig, and go catch some fish. It’s a good way to spend a day, out on the water, enjoying the peace and quiet. And maybe bringin’ home a fish or two for supper. Can’t beat that, can ya?
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