Float Fishing
Float fishing guides, techniques and practical advice for coarse anglers. Learn how to use wagglers, stick floats and other float rigs for rivers, canals and stillwaters.
Float fishing is one of the most enjoyable and versatile ways to catch coarse fish. From trotting a stick float down a river to fishing a waggler on a stillwater, it can be used to target roach, dace, chub, perch, bream and many other species. Explore our float fishing guides for straightforward advice on choosing floats, setting up rigs, shotting patterns, plumbing the depth, feeding your swim and presenting your bait naturally. Whether you're learning to float fish or looking to improve your technique, you'll find practical methods you can use on the bank.
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How to Set Up a Waggler Float for Fishing on the Drop
Learn how to set up a waggler float for fishing on the drop, including float choice, shotting patterns, depth, feeding and how to catch fish as your bait falls naturally through the water.
3 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Trotting for Grayling: A Practical Guide to River Fishing
Learn how to catch grayling by trotting a float on rivers, including where to find fish, simple tackle setups, float control and why maggots and sweetcorn are excellent baits.
30 Aug 2026
Float Fishing on Canals: A Simple Starting Method
Canals are the most under used beginner venue in the country. One rod, one float and a pint of maggots is genuinely all you need.
12 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Waggler Fishing on Stillwaters: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn the basics of waggler fishing on stillwaters, from choosing the right tackle and setting the depth to feeding your swim, picking baits and spotting bites.
9 Jul 2026 · 5 min read