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Shallow Fixed rig

Fixed float rig for shallow water and pole tactics. Depth 12-24 in

Depth 12-24 in, not to scale1No.13 hybrid elastic (13J)2Loop to pole tip33x10 (0.1 g) Shalla slim43 x No.11 button style5Loop-to-loop, 4 inhooklength6Size 16, banded caster orpellet
Depth 12-24 in Depth 12-24 in.

The parts, top to bottom

  1. No.13 hybrid elastic (13J)
  2. Loop to pole tip - Mainline 0.19 mm, 13J hybrid elastic
  3. 3x10 (0.1 g) Shalla slim
  4. 3 x No.11 button style - Every 2-3 in along the rig. Finds the depth the fish are at and gives a natural fall
  5. Loop-to-loop, 4 in hooklength - 0.16 mm
  6. Size 16, banded caster or pellet

Choosing the parts? The guides cover elastic, line, hooks, bait and shotting.

How to fish it

Button-style shotting finds the depth the fish are sitting at and gives a natural bait fall.

Variations worth knowing

  • Cover and caster: No.2 dibber or 0.2 g dibber, 2 back shots above the float, 4 x No.10 over 3-4 in, 0.17 mm mainline with 0.13 mm hooklength, 4 in, size 16 banded caster, start 10-12 in deep.
  • Through the water: bristle float set 20-22 in with 4 evenly spaced No.11, banded caster.
  • Winter: fish half depth, then 10-15 in late in the day.

Questions

What hook does the Shallow Fixed use?
Size 16, banded caster or pellet.
What float does the Shallow Fixed use?
3x10 (0.1 g) Shalla slim.
What depth is the Shallow Fixed fished at?
Roughly 12-24 in. Depth 12-24 in.

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