FIXED vs. SLIDING (SLIP) Float -- How to Choose Between Them!

[@armandojusino5615]

Awesome tutorial, this kind of stuff is getting rarer and scarce, not so many people share personal knowledge learned through time and patience this days, much appreciated my fellow angler friend.

[@ifishcatfish]

thanks buddy!

[@pistolcreek]

Gorgeous floats, Victor! I will order some of these soon, if you still have them, to try with some hair jigs that I bought from a friend. I met a guy on the lake last week who is also into ultralight and the Z-Man Micro lures. I gave him a pack of your BG-1 jigs and told him to look you up on KZbin. He is gonna love those. I am also about to order a Kestrel reel. Once it arrives, I plan to order some of your grease to mod the drag sound like you showed in a previous video. That thing sounds ridiculously good and with the weight under 5oz, should be a perfect pairing with my 5’6 Presso rod. Hope you have a great week!

[@ifishcatfish]

all points of this plan sound good to me! Thanks for sharing my jigs! The floats... i can't say u will catch more fish with them, but they are so pretty and sensitive.. i promise you will ENJOY using them and looking at the antennas!

[@pistolcreek]

@@ifishcatfish I have been meaning to dedicate time to learn more about float fishing, particularly for crappie. I suspect I leave a lot of fish behind when I cast around the perimeter of laydown trees. If I take more time and use a float, maybe I can pick up additional fish from time to time.

[@panfishin-fool8057]

👍🏽

[@davidking2844]

Just received my order to day of all sizes.Shipment packaging perfect.Looking at these very unique floats Iam not sure if I want to put them up on a shelf for decoration.Very pleased at first look.All components seem like something top shelf.Will post update when I can give a fair review.As of now,if you float fish ultra light at all buy at least the BG1 12 and floats.

[@ifishcatfish]

now find some small bluegill! : )

[@BobSmith-zh6it]

I think the suggestion of buying sliding floats and pinning them in place makes sense. You really have both floats in one. Great idea.

[@ifishcatfish]

i dont remember your name from comments section.. Hope to see you around!

[@BobSmith-zh6it]

Also a quick question, I just bought a pack of 1.25g floats with jigs in fixed. If I buy the slip floats it comes with one sleeve to convert to fixed. Do you sell extra sleeves?

[@ifishcatfish]

@@BobSmith-zh6it it does come with just one tiny piece as in the video, but i dont have extra. To tell u the truth i cut one of my carp rigs with the scissors so i can give u guys this. I ordered tubing from the vendor and should have that available in a month or so, but not right now.

[@GrnBltSniper]

thank you for the information. i do not have forward facing sonar. simply 2d from kayak fishing. appreciate the tips.

[@ifishcatfish]

glad to hear someone saw this..

[@greenpea9412]

Captain V your illustrations are captivating!!! You’ve outdone yourself 😂 I too use a fixed float more than anything. At least in regard's to pan fish.

[@ifishcatfish]

I didnt know how else to show it :)

[@veknej]

Keep giving tips and tricks. Thanks again for the video.

[@ifishcatfish]

Thanks buddy!

[@davidf2699]

Great floats! I was wondering if the fixed floats could work with thinner line like .128? Would I have to downsize on the surgical tubing to get the float to stay put?

[@ifishcatfish]

They will DEFINITELY work! But thin line will get you wrapped up around the guides and other issues. By the way i have spare tubing on the website. You can add one extra piece if need be, but these pieces are TIGHT even without line, so u r good

[@davidf2699]

@@ifishcatfish Order placed, thanks again!

[@borfishing7690]

I’m still surprised that you don’t throw out one catfish rig when you are on Nickajack. Enjoyed the video 👍🏼

[@ifishcatfish]

i have one but i keep moving... u have to stop on one place to do that..

[@boharrison2393]

The little silicone tubing, if only it were a little smaller 😂. Im being facetious of course. You're doing a great job Victor.

[@ifishcatfish]

Im trying to show people new things..

[@danspanos]

Even though it's been 30 years, and we're using different equipment I still get the concept. Even so, I really appreciate the update! I still need to place an order, but a few things I really wanted aren't in stock. Will you be getting more 23 Legalis bearings back in?

[@ifishcatfish]

i have one pair in stock and 200 traveling this way by sea... but those will take a month to get here..

[@danspanos]

@@ifishcatfish They aren't showing available to order. How do I order the the pair you have in stock?

[@ifishcatfish]

@@danspanos i updated the site, check again

[@danspanos]

@@ifishcatfish Order placed!

[@ifishcatfish]

@@danspanos received. Will be in the mail tomorrow morning 8:00 sharp

[@davidnewton3064]

Man! You should work for Pixar or Disney!

[@ifishcatfish]

🤣

[@m14hh5]

As someone that has done a lot of kayak fishing the need for a shorter rod is a fallacy. There might be a few techniques where a shorter rod makes more sense like working a jerkbait in a downward motion since you are closer to the water. For the most part rods should be the same for kayak fishing.

[@ifishcatfish]

Very interesting.. I actually thought that if i fished kayak I myself would probably fish the same rods because that's what i'm used to.. But people keep saying that..

[@m14hh5]

@@ifishcatfish I guess at some point the extra length can make it a bit harder to land fish but I am thinking about an 8'6" and 9' trolling rod with dipsy divers for lake trout which can be tricky. I've done some fly fishing as well. It can all be done from a kayak.

[@LeQuito]

I understand, but if your deeper than 4ft it's hard to cast fixed float

[@ifishcatfish]

if u have a 7 foot rod, like any of the daiwa Presso rods, 6 foot is no problem. Thats how i do most of my fishing

[@saleen12]

I'd just buy the sliding and pin them in place so you have more flexibility right?

[@ifishcatfish]

Yes.

[@Basket_Case_1]

Soare XR 😆

[@ifishcatfish]

Cant u tell from the image? :)

[@Basket_Case_1]

@@ifishcatfish Thought it was the Presso air ags at first

[@ifishcatfish]

@@Basket_Case_1 lol : )

[@depalebe]

You know the fixed float is fine for shallow pan fishing but fishing 15 or 20 feet down for walleye it is not practical. There is a reason you find fixed floats in the pole float section at European fishing stores.

[@ifishcatfish]

i said pretty much the same thing at the end, if u caught it..