Folks, i will make a separate video for the Sliding (Slip) Float rig, as this video is already too long. But i don't have any special secrets for sliding float rig, just gona show u how to do the knots yourself instead of buy them.
Christmas in April. Never in a million years would I think I could get excited over a float but by golly I am all wound up. This is one streamlined set up and your right the simplicity is what makes it gorgeous. Float fishing for pan fish just took a huge step forward permanently.
Actually excited af cuz ur grease and everything else is priced so fairly its nuts. Woooo! Thank you i fish! Please sell a baggy of extra tubing if possible 😂😂
Hi Victor! Alan Here. I love the simplicity of this rig -- I've been attempting to use various inshore rigs (complete with float, attachable eye, float stops for above and below, a swivel, line, 1-2 snaps and hooks, and sometimes bait baskets for sabiki style fising) that are sold at local Japanese fishing stores, but the number of swivels and snaps etc. makes them overly complicated and less easy to set up. They are sold as a convenience, but I find them expensive and a pain in the neck. Thanks for the helpful video!
Victor thank you so much for the time and money and passion you have clearly put into your products. I just received my first order and I can already tell it will not be my last. It is incredibly difficult to develop tackle for which the market is not already saturated in the United States. After inspecting your new bobbers and BG-1 jigs I have to agree there is nothing else like it available on the US domestic market at this time. I hope your small business will succeed and I will make sure all my friends who enjoy ultralight fishing techniques know about your products.
my INSIDIOUS plan is that nobody would need 12, and would share the model or the color he likes the least with a buddy, thus helping me reach new people. 😁😎
So that is how you rig it! Thanks so much for this video Victor, I thought that was how it was done, but did not want to mess up my new float by doing it wrong!
Hey Mr. Vic.. seen the notification and clicked immediately, in anticipation on my order of your, F100..just really wanna say thnx for your commitment to quality and excellence to the highest degree in your work/products..Will continue to support 👍👍
My order has arrived and these beauties are so gorgeous in person. Even better than they show up here. No kidding. Victor you are something else brother. My hat is off to you sir.
Another way to control where the line break occurs is by using a "bad" knot at the jig head. When I don't use a leader, I use a Davy knot at the jig head.
Honestly, I'd send you a Colmic swivel size 24 (which weighs about as much as my self-control in a fishing store 🎣😂) just to compliment how perfect this float rig is!
@@ifishcatfish You explained why you need a leader, but you're connecting them with what I think is an unattractive knot. We use a swivel to separate those two because sometimes you snag or a fish snaps the line, especially when fishing at the bottom for larger fish. Without a swivel, you end up retying the same knot over and over. Instead, using a loop connection is faster, and we use leader rolls or boxes with premade leaders, making reconnection much quicker. I actually like the clip you use on the jig head; it allows movement on two axes. The leader then adds motion on three, helping balance the wave and float direction. Without a swivel, the float is fixed and can twist the line and jig, making the jig move sideways. A couple of recommendations: always add two rubbers to the stem, and extend the bottom rubber a bit more outside the stem to absorb the shock of the line. Sometimes the rubber gets cut and you have to re-do the line (especially with one rubeer as you did) and two rubbers help keep the depth stable and look neater, especially since catching fish or movement can change the depth you’ve carefully found where the fish are eating. For the next production of floats, consider removing the metal eye. It wears down (destroys the coat and leak the water inside) the float faster and causes the line to rub against the float body due to friction from depth changes. A body tube or canal would allow the line to move more smoothly. Also, making the antenna changeable between bright yellow(lime) and orange would be helpful, depending on the color of the sky, water, or trees. This would make it easier to detect and also allows for neon or lighted antennas for low-visibility conditions. Of course, as you mention those extra details are just for us who enjoy the perfection-they don't add a huge amount of help but do make it more satisfying. By the way, the body design, both in shape and color, is perfect!
Do you want them to see you being ridiculous 😂 love it. Unfortunately our engineers at work wouldn't see simplicity. They'd figure out a way to screw it up and make it harder to use 😂. Love the video and can't wait to get mine and hammer some panfish!
Thank for the video! What I learned from using the super expensive varivas 0.3pe braid, that it’s basically has the same breaking strength as other light game brands, regardless of what they advertise. 7lb for pe 0.3 stated on the label turns out into 2.7lb in reality. IMO same will be for their monofilaments.
No sir. I bench tested their 3 lb fluorocarbon and it broke at 4 lb. But the braid is so thin that it is too easy to cut. Notice that cutting is not breaking. If u test it at home it will be string but in the water its easy to cut. Either way i share ur sentiments and i personally dont use braid for anything
Got my order in a couple of days ago. Looking forward to using them. Love your jigheads. What about the size and weight of the plastic or bait when attached to the jig head. Is it going to affect the balance and sensitivity of the float?
I ordered some of your floats and jigs a couple of days ago. I have a question that's kinda off topic. Victor. How do you feel about the TFO rod ? I tried to find a video by you, on it, but I couldn't find one.
ANY, as long as it is clear color. I use Invizx 4 lb, just because i bought a 1000 yard spool years ago, but i would use anything. For twitching i use thinner leaders though.
the plastic baits have very close to neutral buoyancy. That means they don't weight nothing in the water. Even when they are slowly sinking or floating, in practice this effect can be neglected. As long as we are talking about ultralight lures like trout magnet and znman larvaZ... not some huge chunks of silicone like a bass bait... All lures up to 1.5" will be fine and most likely up to 2" also.
@ifishcatfish I'm sure it is, I have no reel with the nylon size you reccomend, I only have 1 nylon reel right now, being only .10mm. The rest of my reels are P.E or ester. But I might just throw 10 feet of nylon leader on and run the float on that, (and hope I don't loose the float if I snag, or splice the line together above the float, or maybe an excuse to buy a new reel!)
One thing you don’t mention in your video. With your float setup like it is. Neutral buoyancy. Crappie can sometimes be very finicky. Especially in cold water. Crappie are generally vertical feeders. They like to chais baits up. Bass and other species like to hit on the fall. Crappie chase and they eat above them. Your float. Can detect vertical up bites. What happens is the float will fall over n lay on its side. When you see this, set the hook. This is a verticals up bite of crappie. This is how crappie bite almost always in winter time and cool water conditions.
yes, crappie bite differently from bluegill, but its not very simple. They pull the float down mostly the way i fish, with livescope. If you put the bait too far above them, and they have to swim UP to get it, then what you describe will happen. But i usually run the lure in their face, and they go down when they get it. They really prefer to eat something IN FRONT of them, but over them is also OK, just don't go under them..
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Folks, i will make a separate video for the Sliding (Slip) Float rig, as this video is already too long. But i don't have any special secrets for sliding float rig, just gona show u how to do the knots yourself instead of buy them.
I am an aerospace engineer and I concur, this is an engineered float + jig system, working together beautifully. Well done!
I really appreciate that!!
Float with metal drift, would be 'more perfect': italian's bolognese fishing Docet 🤓
Christmas in April. Never in a million years would I think I could get excited over a float but by golly I am all wound up.
This is one streamlined set up and your right the simplicity is what makes it gorgeous.
Float fishing for pan fish just took a huge step forward permanently.
Thank u sir. Ur comment makes me feel more normal!
Well spoken buddy👍🏽
Concept is beautiful,I have all three bobber sets,can’t wait to try them
on the way, sir!
Actually excited af cuz ur grease and everything else is priced so fairly its nuts. Woooo! Thank you i fish! Please sell a baggy of extra tubing if possible 😂😂
U are sharp. Ordered extra tubing yesterday
Hi Victor! Alan Here. I love the simplicity of this rig -- I've been attempting to use various inshore rigs (complete with float, attachable eye, float stops for above and below, a swivel, line, 1-2 snaps and hooks, and sometimes bait baskets for sabiki style fising) that are sold at local Japanese fishing stores, but the number of swivels and snaps etc. makes them overly complicated and less easy to set up. They are sold as a convenience, but I find them expensive and a pain in the neck. Thanks for the helpful video!
Thank u Mr Alan. U and i need to weite a letter together these coming weeks..
Respect for sending a fragile piece of equipment, in a protection tube. Half of the time i've received the floats broken. Now i buy them in the shop.
yup! Same : )
Victor thank you so much for the time and money and passion you have clearly put into your products. I just received my first order and I can already tell it will not be my last. It is incredibly difficult to develop tackle for which the market is not already saturated in the United States. After inspecting your new bobbers and BG-1 jigs I have to agree there is nothing else like it available on the US domestic market at this time. I hope your small business will succeed and I will make sure all my friends who enjoy ultralight fishing techniques know about your products.
David.. warms my heart, brother, after years of snags and struggles with these things
I got my floats yesterday they’re a piece of art, sooooo glad a got the classic MEGA kit comes with 12 Can’t wait to use them 🥳
my INSIDIOUS plan is that nobody would need 12, and would share the model or the color he likes the least with a buddy, thus helping me reach new people. 😁😎
So that is how you rig it! Thanks so much for this video Victor, I thought that was how it was done, but did not want to mess up my new float by doing it wrong!
yessir! There really isn't much to it, once u see it : )
Hey Mr. Vic.. seen the notification and clicked immediately, in anticipation on my order of your, F100..just really wanna say thnx for your commitment to quality and excellence to the highest degree in your work/products..Will continue to support 👍👍
These comments make my day sir! Actually my wufe reads them and make her day too! :)
My order has arrived and these beauties are so gorgeous in person. Even better than they show up here. No kidding.
Victor you are something else brother. My hat is off to you sir.
Thank you sir, I appreciate it! Maybe i need a real camera.. i played a lot with my iphone but it never showed the right colors...
Been waiting on this one Vic thanks man🫡🎣
You bet
Nice design.
thank you sir
This man is serious about his float fishing
YES, I AM ! : )
Received my order and was very impressed with design and packaging. Took a few right to work to show them off.
Thank you sir! This is what i am secretly hoping for - that folks will show them.. cos my channel is too small to reach enough people..
I need the slip version sir!
1 slip version coming up for u real soon, sir, i promise!!
Another way to control where the line break occurs is by using a "bad" knot at the jig head. When I don't use a leader, I use a Davy knot at the jig head.
Great point
Honestly, I'd send you a Colmic swivel size 24 (which weighs about as much as my self-control in a fishing store 🎣😂) just to compliment how perfect this float rig is!
why do u need a swivel on a float rig?
@@ifishcatfish You explained why you need a leader, but you're connecting them with what I think is an unattractive knot. We use a swivel to separate those two because sometimes you snag or a fish snaps the line, especially when fishing at the bottom for larger fish. Without a swivel, you end up retying the same knot over and over. Instead, using a loop connection is faster, and we use leader rolls or boxes with premade leaders, making reconnection much quicker. I actually like the clip you use on the jig head; it allows movement on two axes. The leader then adds motion on three, helping balance the wave and float direction. Without a swivel, the float is fixed and can twist the line and jig, making the jig move sideways.
A couple of recommendations:
always add two rubbers to the stem, and extend the bottom rubber a bit more outside the stem to absorb the shock of the line. Sometimes the rubber gets cut and you have to re-do the line (especially with one rubeer as you did) and two rubbers help keep the depth stable and look neater, especially since catching fish or movement can change the depth you’ve carefully found where the fish are eating.
For the next production of floats, consider removing the metal eye. It wears down (destroys the coat and leak the water inside) the float faster and causes the line to rub against the float body due to friction from depth changes. A body tube or canal would allow the line to move more smoothly.
Also, making the antenna changeable between bright yellow(lime) and orange would be helpful, depending on the color of the sky, water, or trees. This would make it easier to detect and also allows for neon or lighted antennas for low-visibility conditions.
Of course, as you mention those extra details are just for us who enjoy the perfection-they don't add a huge amount of help but do make it more satisfying. By the way, the body design, both in shape and color, is perfect!
One could use a tiny tippet ring in place of a swivel, if desired to join the leader and line together.
@@donhershfeld9930 is there any advantage to this? Why not tie the two lines together?
What would you recommend putting on jig small worm 1" berkley minnow
u need to rewrite this, i don't understand it
What bait can I put on jig
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Do you want them to see you being ridiculous 😂 love it. Unfortunately our engineers at work wouldn't see simplicity. They'd figure out a way to screw it up and make it harder to use 😂. Love the video and can't wait to get mine and hammer some panfish!
Urs are almost at your door!
Thank for the video! What I learned from using the super expensive varivas 0.3pe braid, that it’s basically has the same breaking strength as other light game brands, regardless of what they advertise. 7lb for pe 0.3 stated on the label turns out into 2.7lb in reality. IMO same will be for their monofilaments.
No sir. I bench tested their 3 lb fluorocarbon and it broke at 4 lb. But the braid is so thin that it is too easy to cut. Notice that cutting is not breaking. If u test it at home it will be string but in the water its easy to cut. Either way i share ur sentiments and i personally dont use braid for anything
Got my order in a couple of days ago. Looking forward to using them. Love your jigheads. What about the size and weight of the plastic or bait when attached to the jig head. Is it going to affect the balance and sensitivity of the float?
Most plastics are close to neutral buoyancy. Even if they are not the difference wont make a difference.
I ordered some of your floats and jigs a couple of days ago. I have a question that's kinda off topic. Victor. How do you feel about the TFO rod ? I tried to find a video by you, on it, but I couldn't find one.
Its OK, a little overpriced... There is nothing special in it, and cheapish guides for that price. THat said, the rod is nice, but it should cost $80
What if you want to fish 16' deep? It's ok for shallow bobber fishing but It can't replace a slip bobber for deep work.
I have sliding floats too. That rig will be in separate video
Victor, you magnificent man you!
I rarely ever float-fish, but man! These floats look amazing.
Do you ship to Israel?
No sir.. its not even the cost of shipping, but i don't want to deal with the customs forms.. sorry about that.. I really appreciate the kid words!
@@ifishcatfish
I understand. Tanks anyway!
What flurocarbon leader do you like with the 4lb twitch master?
ANY, as long as it is clear color. I use Invizx 4 lb, just because i bought a 1000 yard spool years ago, but i would use anything. For twitching i use thinner leaders though.
@@ifishcatfish thank ya!!!!
What about the weight of the plastic baits? Will that throw things off?
the plastic baits have very close to neutral buoyancy. That means they don't weight nothing in the water. Even when they are slowly sinking or floating, in practice this effect can be neglected. As long as we are talking about ultralight lures like trout magnet and znman larvaZ... not some huge chunks of silicone like a bass bait... All lures up to 1.5" will be fine and most likely up to 2" also.
Will the silicone slip float holder work on P.E lines or similar thickness as the suggest line size?
Yes, of course, but using braid with these floats is a nightmare. Heed my advice and stay away from it. Mono is cheaper and superior in every way.
@ifishcatfish I'm sure it is, I have no reel with the nylon size you reccomend, I only have 1 nylon reel right now, being only .10mm. The rest of my reels are P.E or ester. But I might just throw 10 feet of nylon leader on and run the float on that, (and hope I don't loose the float if I snag, or splice the line together above the float, or maybe an excuse to buy a new reel!)
Please drop the grams and go to ounces.
No problem. The small models are 0.035274 oz and the larger models are 0.04409245 oz.
One thing you don’t mention in your video. With your float setup like it is. Neutral buoyancy. Crappie can sometimes be very finicky. Especially in cold water. Crappie are generally vertical feeders. They like to chais baits up. Bass and other species like to hit on the fall. Crappie chase and they eat above them. Your float. Can detect vertical up bites. What happens is the float will fall over n lay on its side. When you see this, set the hook. This is a verticals up bite of crappie. This is how crappie bite almost always in winter time and cool water conditions.
yes, crappie bite differently from bluegill, but its not very simple. They pull the float down mostly the way i fish, with livescope. If you put the bait too far above them, and they have to swim UP to get it, then what you describe will happen. But i usually run the lure in their face, and they go down when they get it. They really prefer to eat something IN FRONT of them, but over them is also OK, just don't go under them..
those floats look ok for bolo fishing. make a 3-10g one make it so i can ship it to the uk and ill buy
U guys have excellent floats in UK :). U dont know whats available in walmart in US..
@@ifishcatfish true...
Can't wait for 1.5 gram
Victor, what size float for 1 / 16 jig head.
Thats too heavy for any of my floats, even for my 1.5 gram. Probably something from walmart for now…
@@ifishcatfish ok thank you
Who else is excited to get their floats !!!👊👊💪💪
I got the first feedback already and im not gona lie, it made me oretty happy! Email me back and let me know what u think when u open ur package!!