How many of you use float and fly techniques

[shipahoy41]

I am just curious as to how many of you have tried a modified float and double fly rig? I am going to use the fly I tied on my You Tube TV channel. You can see this video in the jig tying forum. and some of the soft plastic I have been making in this double rig. I tie the top lure on the line with a Palomar knot and the bottom jig with a loop knot. Set the depth of the float with the bobber stop. It gives the fish two choices at two different depths.

video of float and fly in action


still photo of float and fly


If you have used a hair jig and a soft plastic jig in combination under a float how did it go? Just curious.

Mike

[gillchaser999]

Been giving it some thought lately . Have acquired everything I think I need . (Actually I already had everything, just had to search through a few tackle bags to find it all )
But my first thought is to use a 1” Gulp minnow as my plastic bait .
Plan on trying it out Monday , hopefully.
I’ve also thought of doing a double drop shot rig with the same combo .

[Techno2000]

On that top hook I use a Surgeon's loop, so the bait sticks out from the Leader. And a plain hook with live bait or plastic.This way the bait will swing and sway in an enticing way.Also it's easier for the fish to get the bait all the way into its mouth without having the leader blocking it.

[Dayne]

I have used it with jigs made from craft hair but nothing else.

[BobC]

I’ll be interested in seeing some of the comments, Mike. I tried some double rigs back in my heavy fly fishing days, but never had much luck. Sounds like it would be worth a try.
Bob

[shipahoy41]

Here is a usable diagram for teachers and scout leaders.

Mike

[Ketchn]

i have a buddy that uses a float and fly (not a jig) rig almost exclusively with a fly rod .
he likely ketches more fish than all of us put together and that aint no joke .
he targets everything and ketches everything with this set up .

[BobC]

Here is a usable diagram for teachers and scout leaders.

Mike
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Great drawing, Mike, and shows new or old fishermen what your setup is. Thanks.
Bob

[Techno2000]

i have a buddy that uses a float and fly (not a jig) rig almost exclusively with a fly rod .
he likely ketches more fish than all of us put together and that aint no joke .
he targets everything and ketches everything with this set up .

You mean he uses a top water popping bug as a float with a dropper fly attached ?

[MCG1]

i have a buddy that uses a float and fly (not a jig) rig almost exclusively with a fly rod .
he likely ketches more fish than all of us put together and that aint no joke .
he targets everything and ketches everything with this set up .

If it isn't a trade secret can you share his preferred float and fly selection?