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Pellet Waggler rig
Rod and reel waggler for carp and F1s up in the water. Rod and reel. Carp and F1s up in the water on commercials, 12 in to 5 ft deep
The parts, top to bottom
- Line to a 10-11 ft pellet waggler rod - Mainline 4 lb
- 4 float stops and a waggler adaptor, 1 above and 3 below - Leave a 1 cm gap between the top two stops so the float collapses on the strike
- Fully loaded pellet waggler, up to 8 g - For example a 2SSG Guru foam waggler
- No shot down the line - All the weight is in the float
- 12-18 in hooklength, 0.15 mm
- Size 14-18 wide gape, short hair with a bait band - Sinking hard pellet, 6 mm or 8 mm
Choosing the parts? The guides cover line, hooks, bait and shotting.
How to fish it
Adjust the depth quickly with the float stops. Fish 12-24 in deep for F1s, deeper on carp-heavy venues.
Variations worth knowing
- 6 mm pellets on smaller commercials.
Questions
What hook does the Pellet Waggler use?
Size 14-18 wide gape, short hair with a bait band. Sinking hard pellet, 6 mm or 8 mm.
What float does the Pellet Waggler use?
Fully loaded pellet waggler, up to 8 g. For example a 2SSG Guru foam waggler.
What depth is the Pellet Waggler fished at?
Roughly 12 in to 5 ft. Rod and reel. Carp and F1s up in the water on commercials, 12 in to 5 ft deep.
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