How to Get Lift Bites on the Waggler Float - Hit More Bites!

How to Get Lift Bites on the Waggler Float - Hit More Bites! In this video I went out for some fun Waggler Fishing at my local pond. I also have a new camera with plenty of zoom on it, so I decided to show you how to get better bite detection using a Telltale Shot.
The telltale shot is a very small shot positioned approximately 3 to 4 inches or 75 to 100mm from the hook. As soon as the fish picks up the bait, the float lifts before either staying high up or sliding away.
This method is particularly useful for shy biting fish who pick up the bait but don’t move away with it. Crucian carp, goldfish, bream, tench and roach all respond to this method so it is really useful.
DONATIONS
Please consider supporting my KZbin Channel by donating a small amount. There are 2 ways to do this:
1. Via Paypal: paypal.me/fish...
2. Using the 'Thanks' Button above. To do this simply click on the three dots button ... to the right of the like and dislike buttons and then click on the 'Thanks' button. You can then donate a small amount to help cover my costs. (You will need to be logged in to KZbin to do this).
I am not sponsored by any manufacturer or other organisation, so I have to pay for all my video and audio equipment plus other expenses myself. As you will appreciate, this can be very expensive, so if you do like my Channel, please help me to keep it going.
Share this video: • How to Get Lift Bites ...
Links to other videos in the Waggler Series:
Waggler Floats - How to Make Wagglers with Plug In Tips and Loaded Bases: • Make Waggler Floats wi...
Float Fishing - How to Set up a Waggler Float: • Float Fishing - How to...
Float Fishing - How to Plumb the Depth with a Waggler Float: • Plumb the Depth with a...
Float Fishing - How to Use the Waggler Float: • How to Fish The Waggle...
Subscribe for more great videos like this:
/ @fishingwithden

[@RustyShackleford66]

Excellent. As a noob to bait fishing, I feel like somebody is actually teaching me how to fish rather than just posting videos of themselves fishing like a lot of people do.

[@FishingwithDen]

I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for commenting.

[@kevinkbo1068]

Thanks Den. Really helpful. Keep the videos coming very informative. Tight lines.👍

[@jaquesdaniels2964]

Had a bit of a lesson fishing this method a couple of days ago - small private lake , max depth about 4 feet , small roach ; gudgeon and "pasty" sized carp , with one or two bigger carp . I used a 2 gram olivette trapped by float stops , weight on the bottom close to hook length (hair rigged pellet) . First fish zoomed off straight into far margin , lost a second good fish , broke off on a third - took me some time to wake up what I was doing wrong , there were more bigger carp than I thought , (around 5lbs) , I had created a mini bolt rig !! , because the lake is small , I lock the clutch down , and use back wind - but these fish were too big for that , so I converted to light float ledger rig by sliding the first float stop back up the line , but came away to sort stronger tackle . Always learning with fishing LOL .

[@FishingwithDen]

That's right Jacques. Just when you start to think you know what you are doing, the fish often prove that you don't. Lol.

[@johndavis6572]

Thanks Dennis, I never quite understood how to use the tell tell shot. You have explained and demonstrated perfectly. JD

[@FishingwithDen]

Thanks John. I'm glad you found it useful

[@8corsican]

Well that was fun! Excellent video - very clear bite indication on the lift.... thanks again for all the time and effort you put into these very enjoyable and informative videos!

[@FishingwithDen]

Many thanks for your comment John. I'm glad people are finding them useful.

[@nevillebrianmcmaster5918]

Thank you Sir I love All your videos very good explained Is there a tackle shop in OZ that one can purchase the equipment like rods , landing net , split shot , hooks Thank you very much much for sharing your knowledge

[@FishingwithDen]

No worries. Try the Bank Angler store. Here's the link: www.bankangler.com.au/store/c1/Featured_Products.html#/

[@Offcut55]

Another good vid nicely explained I have used that method a lot and it can be such a good way to detect a bite from a fish that is not running away with the bait.

[@FishingwithDen]

Thanks Phillip. I tend to use it a lot these days too. I always found it particularly useful for Crucian Carp, which often pick up a bait and hardly move with it. Most people recommend having your float dotted down with only a tiny pinprick showing because their bites are so tiny, but with a Telltale Shot the lift bite is obvious.

[@Offcut55]

@@FishingwithDen True Crucian are such a nice fish and not so easily found now or caught either?

[@FishingwithDen]

@@Offcut55 That's right mate. Gone are the days of my youth when there were small ponds holding carp within push bike distance of my home.

[@brianlarkin4990]

One thing I need to start learning to strike on a lift bite.

[@tawhidkhan3416]

Great video den! I have never seen this technique before, I'm going to try this technique soon. Will it work on deeper water??

[@FishingwithDen]

Thanks Tawhid. Yes, it will work in deeper water, but bear in mind that you might need to use a heavier float with with a thicker tip to combat the effects of the wind and the underwater tow. If you do use a thicker, more buoyant tip, then you will need to use a larger Telltale shot so you can see the lift bites. Personally, I have used up to a BB Shot in rough conditions, but as with all rigs, sometimes you just cannot make it work.

[@philipmccann2358]

Surely, when the fish lifts the weight off the bottom , it’s still hanging off your float so why does it get any lighter in order to lift the float ? It’s still got the same amount of weight hanging off it ! In fact , that weight has been lifted off the bottom so it’s now pulling your float under! BTW I use this method and I love it but I don’t think people understand how it works

[@kevinkbo1068]

Hi Den does the tell tale shot make up the correct shotting weight to correctly cock the float?

[@FishingwithDen]

That's right Kevin. Let's assume you have 4ft of depth. The bulk of shot is around the float and you have, say 3 No6 shot down the line. You should now have the float sitting at exactly the right level. (Approx 10-12mm sticking out). If your float is not at this level then either add or remove shot from the bulk until it is. (The float tip must be thin enough to move when the Telltale Shot gets lifted up. Too thick a tip means less movement) The Telltale No6 shot should be approximately 3" (75mm) from the hook and just a fraction off the bottom, so that it registers on the float and makes it sit at the correct level. (Remember, using the above rig, you are going to be fishing about 2" (50mm) overdepth. Don't try to use this rig in really windy conditions though. Those conditions require a different setup which I cover in a different video. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iny0cpt9qcZllZY I hope this helps.

[@wonkylommiter6364]

How did you train that Dragonfly to show bites!? ;-)

[@FishingwithDen]

Lot's of patience mate. Lol.

[@coopertrooper815]

What bait are you using please?

[@FishingwithDen]

Hi John. I probably would have been alternating between Sweetcorn and breadpunch on a size 14 hook.

[@coopertrooper815]

@@FishingwithDen thank you. 👍🏻