Can you tell me how to use the “Float a Fly” technique?

To begin, there are three main components to the “float a fly” technique. The firstone is to use a tiny lead head jig that will act as a “fly” in the water. Tie the jig with craft hair that is available in most toy stores. Underneath the water surface, this jig will create the illusion of a miniscule lake minnow that bass eat in winter. Next, clip a stationary bobber onto the fishing line in the 8 to 13 foot range from the “fly”. This will stabilize the jig at a depth deep enough to be effective yet shallow enough to attract attention of nearby bass. Ideally, the bobber should be _” to 1 inch in size. Pair these two elements up with a soft action two-piece rod in the 8 to 11 foot range. An effective rod will be light enough to cast the jig but heavy enough to reel in the catch. Add a 4 to 6 pound monofilament line and your set. The most effective time to try out this technique is when water temperatures are in the lower 40’s. In this temperature, bass are in a suspended state. There is not a whole lot of action going on but they will strike at something dangling right in front of their face. The most effective places to use this technique are anywhere that bass typically hang out during the winter. One of the best spots is in rocky places that have quick drops to deeper waters. Bluff points and sloping rocks are also ideal. With an ideal place pinpointed, cast the line. Slowly jerk the line towards you to create the desired effect. If wave action is high, let the waves do all the work for you. Then sit back and wait for the bite.

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