When world champion Mick Thill burst on to Chicago’s angling scene with his revolutionary ideas about European-style float fishing, he turned off many traditionalists. That’s because he… ...

To set this rig up, thread the line through the float and tie on a 1/8-ounce jig, tipped with a minnow. Tie a stop knot or use a commercial rubber stop above the float.

After the cast, the line slides freely through the slip float until it reaches the top float stop. As a result, this trout fishing rig makes depth adjustments a snap. If I’m fishing a lake or a ...

After the line has been threaded through the guides, you can proceed to tie your rig. ... FLOAT FISHING IS AN EXCELLENT WAY ...

Nowadays, some of the best float fishing rods are shorter, two-piece rods and are edging out traditional three-piece rods in ...

When it comes to floats, he said there are various styles anglers can choose based on the speed of the water and the weight of what’s on the end of their line. For people fishing in deep water ...

The Best Dam Fishing Float can accommodate several hundred people, and features 10 picnic tables, 25 chairs and a 100-foot long dock where anglers can catch a variety of fish.

In all, I’d say float fishing is worth a try, if you feel so inclined. Especially on a nice day in late March or April when there’s little else to do. Go on a weekday if you can, and as early ...

Fishing from a float tube provides many benefits, including keeping cool in the summer heat and having a “boat” to explore remote, hike-in fisheries. Credit: Tight Lines 208 - Jordan Rodriguez ...