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Stillwater Waggler rig

Fine-wire waggler float for stillwater pole and pole tactics. Depth 4-6 ft, set 4 in over-depth

Depth 4-6 ft, not to scale1Line to 13 ft waggler rod22 float stops above, 2below32.5 g loaded insert waggler45 x No.8 bulk52 x No.10 droppers6Loop-to-loop, 10 inhooklength7Size 18, single maggot
Depth 4-6 ft, set 4 in over-depth Depth 4-6 ft.

The parts, top to bottom

  1. Line to 13 ft waggler rod - Mainline 3 lb (0.16 mm)
  2. 2 float stops above, 2 below - Locks the float at depth
  3. 2.5 g loaded insert waggler - 0.1 g per foot of depth
  4. 5 x No.8 bulk - Two-thirds of the way to the hook
  5. 2 x No.10 droppers - Spaced below the bulk
  6. Loop-to-loop, 10 in hooklength - 0.13 mm
  7. Size 18, single maggot

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

How to fish it

Cast past the feed, wind back and sink the line. The bait falls with the loose feed.

Variations worth knowing

  • Beginner: 10 ft rod, 6 lb line, 6 medium shot (1 above, 5 below), 3 x No.8 down the line, 4 lb hooklength, size 16.
  • Spring: 3 g loaded crystal waggler, 2 x No.8 spread, 12 in 0.13 mm hooklength, size 18 F1 pellet hook.

Questions

What hook does the Stillwater Waggler use?
Size 18, single maggot.
What float does the Stillwater Waggler use?
2.5 g loaded insert waggler. 0.1 g per foot of depth.
What depth is the Stillwater Waggler fished at?
Roughly 4-6 ft. Depth 4-6 ft, set 4 in over-depth.

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