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Shallow Slapping rig

Dibber slapping rig for shallow water and margin fishing. Depth 10-24 in depending on the water

Depth 10-24 in, not to scale1No.13 hybrid elastic (13J)2Loop to pole tip, 3-4 ftlash3Back shot4No.1-No.3 dibber52 x No.10 tight under thefloat6Loop-to-loop, 4-6 inhooklength7Size 14, banded pellet
Depth 10-24 in depending on the water Depth 10-24 in.

The parts, top to bottom

  1. No.13 hybrid elastic (13J)
  2. Loop to pole tip, 3-4 ft lash - Keeps the pole away from shallow fish. Mainline 0.19-0.22 mm
  3. Back shot - Keeps the line tight from tip to float while slapping
  4. No.1-No.3 dibber - The lighter the better
  5. 2 x No.10 tight under the float
  6. Loop-to-loop, 4-6 in hooklength - 0.16-0.18 mm
  7. Size 14, banded pellet

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

How to fish it

Slap the surface to draw fish up, then let the elastic roll out on the take.

Variations worth knowing

  • Deep edge: 2 g dibber, 2 back shots above the float, 2 x No.8 above the hooklength. Three separate plops.
  • Preston: 4 B8 float, 3 x No.11 STS spread, 4 in hooklength, size 16 GPMB, 13J elastic, 0.20 mm mainline.

Questions

What hook does the Shallow Slapping use?
Size 14, banded pellet.
What float does the Shallow Slapping use?
No.1-No.3 dibber. The lighter the better.
What depth is the Shallow Slapping fished at?
Roughly 10-24 in. Depth 10-24 in depending on the water.

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