Dodgy Middy Wagglers

[M.K]

I bought two middy wagglers and on the side it had 3BB+2.4's. I put this set up on and my float went under I then did some experimenting and found that 2.1's and 3.6's was nearer the mark . Then I bought a middy No2 SSG waggler. To sort it out I had to attach 5 AA,3.1 and 3 6's

Has anyone else had these problems. Also I would like to make my own floats, any web-site links on this would be appreciated.

Cheers

Martin

[aero]

DICK(head)Clegg poal rigs are over shot all the time!!!!!! even thought they are tank tested

[Alan Branson]

I've never bought a float with the correct shoting on it :confused: :confused: :confused:

[davidP]

I've always regarded the quoted weight as merely a guide, most useful when comparing floats from the same range. I don't suppose they can ever be 100% accurate particularly when they're dealing with natural materials plus other matters like water & air temperature & stuff like that which is quite likely to make a difference. After all, who's to say that one quill is as buoyant as the next?

[chesters1]

perhaps there still using the LEAD shot weights after all its only been about 5000 years since we changed

[Nugg]

I would think the line used might have some effect on the matter too.

[John S]

Plus the weight of the hook and bait, but even on an otherwise bare line, I've always found shotting weights to be pretty inaccurate

 

Tight lines

[John 'BLOCK']

They did some tests in IYCF on pole rigs and the results were shocking....

FYI Drennan scored 10/10

and next up was Sensas the only thing letting them down was the fact most of the info on the packet was in French ! Other brands like Fox middy etc all scored around 7-8 out of 10 so not bad...but when you pay quite alot for a ready made rig it should be exactly that and perfect to boot !

Some of the others scored very poorly....

I read IYCF and the tests they do are excellent and very unbiased !

I now only really buy Drennan floats !!