A question about waggler floats & rods.

[henda11]

ive just recently found out theres a smallish lake near where i live that is stock with carp and bream, but the only method used there is the waggler float due to the size of the lake itself, now what i was wondering is,

 

do you need to use a waggler rod to be able to use the waggler float method? as i only have my 12ft carp rods.

i do have 2 reels that i use for float fishing on a float rod, but what i want to know is wil it be alright using my carp rods and my float reels together for waggling?,

 

the only float rod i have left is the same as this one. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/kingfisher-float-rod...bayphotohosting

Edited May 20, 2008 by henda11

[henda11]

really all i want is something cheap for when i go fishing there , so would something like do for using a waggler float? http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/part...FISHING+ROD.htm

Edited May 20, 2008 by henda11

[DavyR]

Really, any rod of more than 1.5lb tc is going to be over-gunned for waggler fishing. How big do the carp go and are there any bad snags that you'll need to keep them away from?

[henda11]

the carp range from 1lb to 15lb at the biggest.

[Tony U]

Henda

As long as there are not too many snags then the float rods you mention should cope as they are quite robust.

I have landed Carp knocking 20lb on my float rod and with balanced tackle it should not be a problem, indeed for carp of the size you mention a float rod would be my preferred option.

 

 

Tony

Edited May 20, 2008 by Tony U

[DavyR]

Yup, what Tony said. I like the Drennan Giant Wagglers for this sort of fishing. They're mis-named really, because they're hardly any bigger than normal wagglers, they just carry more shot for their size. The 2 AAA size works fine for most situations, with the 2 shot locking the waggler on the line and fine-tuning provided by a No 4 swivel connecting the hooklength to the main line.