Consider the floats for long casting and study their features and differences. Match gear is significantly different from other designs. The main goal of long-distance rigging of the rod is long-range casting with maximum accuracy. The match float looks rather bulky. The low sensitivity of the float does not prevent him from showing bites, on the contrary, the long antenna, which occupies most of the body of the float, will help the fisherman not oversleep the hook. This article will discuss directly such floats.
Float antenna
As mentioned earlier, this gear has an antenna of distinctive size. This is a feature of match gear. The long antenna, due to its weight, contributes to long-range casting. It should also be noted that such a tackle has tremendous stability, which gives it a long antenna float.
The appearance of the match float is similar to a cylinder. Its thickness fluctuates around 3-6 mm, and its length is 20-40 cm. Due to such dimensions, very high aerodynamics were achieved. Among other things, such an antenna serves as a good stabilizer, allowing casting to the required distance. A sliding float for long casting is suitable, but it is best to use a match float, since a large depth requires sufficient stability of the float.
The stock of the float should not be too heavy: if only the antenna sticks out of the water, then you can not notice the bite. The long-range float tackle can be brightly colored by the fisherman, which will improve the bite signaling.
Float body
Long-range floats have the necessary aerodynamic characteristics, although their body is not very different from the rest of the floats. Often, internal loading is used, which allows you to bring the center of gravity closer to the lower end. The body of the match float should be moderately wide and rather long - this is probably the most important condition for such high aerodynamics.
It is the loading that allows you to divide the floats into some types:
- The main load is located on the fishing line. This serves to work at great depths. Such floats for long casting should have a sufficient external load. Otherwise, when casting, the tackle will come into operation for a long time.
- Rigid fixation of external and internal loading. Such floats have a relatively low price and popularity. Designed for fishing in certain places.
- Inconsistent external and internal loading. Such tackle provides for the presence of a cavity inside the float that holds the sinker. The lower part of the keel is unscrewed, the load is added or removed. The use of interchangeable washers is also possible. This tackle is quite versatile, which is why it is very popular among fishermen.
Long floats are mainly made from balsa. His body should be protected from damage, otherwise water will accumulate in it, which will not lead to anything good. Good luck in fishing!