THE LIFT METHOD

INTRODUCTION

the lift method is simplisity its self use a large splitshot as wieght and attach your float via a float band[A](rubber)if its not too weedy you can put your line through the floats eye as well any shortish float will do but a strait waggler would be a good one to use (one without a incert)it works better with your float set over depth [fig2] and with about 2 inches showing above the water so when it lifts[B]it may even fall flat on the water[C]or it can just slip away[D]as the fish moves off.set your weight 4-6in from the hook .the fish has to tilt it's self down to pick up your bait then rite iteself in order to eat it and as it picks up your bait it surports the weight of your anchor shot and as it raises it's head the float will rise up[B]as there's no weight to keep it down in the water(thats why it's best to use a light un weighted float)giving the LIFT[B], now sometimes the fish will move off while picking up your bait pulling your float under.[D]

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Alternative Method

another method that will allow you to fish further out than the standard lift method is a scaled down slider rig with the bulk shot set 2/3 depth and the important telltale shot/counter balance shot with gives the lift indication on the float which is put onto your line free running and the depth is set by a sliding stop knot

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