Best Float for Jigs

[crappiekid24]

What is the best float to use with jigs? I have been using a slip float with some weights above the jig but that takes some action out of the jig. What works best for this situation. I would prefer it to be a slip float type.

[J White]

It's been awhile since I fished like that, but I used to really like
the Thill center slider - the smallest or next-to-smallest ones.
What I really liked about it was when you got the right amount of
weight on it, just the red band above water, you could "jiggle" it
and pull it pretty aggresively without it going under. Tried the long
waggler floats, and every time I twitched the rod, float would go under.

[deathb4disco]

Tried the long
waggler floats, and every time I twitched the rod, float would go under.

Yes, but if it doesn't immediately pop back up, you've got a fish on. That happened to me this past weekend. I twitched the float, but there was a pause before it surfaced again. So, I set the hook and pulled in a nice bluegill.

Also, when the waggler dips under, it's actually "folding over" under water. This gives you a much more direct connection to the jig which results in better hooksets.

I am a big waggler fan. I've been using them exclusively for over 10 years.

[BigD]

This cork is what I use and I love it.

Do a quick crank and it will torpedo under water and pop right up again. I do that several times over the water. When the fish hit the jig this bobber will show the slightest peck.

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[deathb4disco]

I use the Thill wagglers, too. But don't call them bobbers! Mick Thill would have a heart attack!

I use Thill's when I need to cast farther. They take more weight to balance correctly, so you can really fling them.

For fishing closer in, I like peacock wagglers.

[backtocrappie]

I have been following the posts in regards to wagglers but I haven't seen sizes posted yet. Anyone have a good size to start with?

[deathb4disco]

I'd start with the 12BB. The 9BB would probably be fine, too, but it's better to go a little heavier at first.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...289&hasJS=true

Bass Pro has them, also.

[Team9nine]

I've been using a couple others with good success.

Mini Stealth

Mini Shy Bite

Both of these are more for shallower water situations. I've been using them all spring to put jigs around shallow stumps and docks. If you're going to go much deeper than about 6' or so you'll need to go with a slip float setup of some sort. These I've been using the little rubber rings to "peg" at specific depths. Work wonders now that the bluegill spawn has arrived, too! :D

-T9

[deathb4disco]

T9,

The mini stealth and mini shy bite are excellent for what you're doing. I use them in those situations, also. They take less weight than the big wagglers, though, so you can't cast them as far.

BTW, the mini stealth is just a short, squat waggler.

[slabmaster09]

to me it doesnt matter.. just as long as it is a small slip float