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Float fishing is the most common method of angling, defined by the use of a compact light buoy attached to fishing line – known as a float (or "bobber" in the United States) — as the bite indicator. Due to buoyancy, the float remains at the water surface and suspends the baited hook at a predetermined depth.
The Orvis Guide to Personal Fishing Craft: Fishing Effectively from Canoes, Kayaks, and Inflatables, The Lyons Press. ISBN 1-59228-813-8; Meyer, Deke (1989). Float Tube Fly Fishing, Frank Amato Publications. ISBN 0-936608-71-4; Pothier, Patricia C (1995). Float tube magic: a fly fishing escape, Frank Amato Publications. ISBN 1-878175-91-2
Float tubes - small doughnut-shaped boats with an underwater seat in the "hole". Float tubes are used for fly fishing and enable the angler to reach deeper water without splashing and disturbing stillwater fish. Fly fishing - the use of artificial flies as lures. These are cast with specially constructed fly rods and fly lines. The fly line ...
Spey casting is a casting technique used in fly fishing. Spey casting can be accomplished with either a normal length fly rod, or a rod referred to as a double-handed fly rod, often called a Spey rod. [1] Spey rods can also be used for standard overhead casting. Spey casting differentiates itself from other fly fishing techniques as it has no ...
Sport fishing or game fishing is recreational fishing activities that focus mainly on the physical exertion and thrilling experience during the process of subduing a hard-fighting fish, which provides the fisherman the excitement of a challenge (a good "sport" or "game") and a satisfying sense of achievement after successfully catching the ...
Trolling is a method of fishing where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish, are drawn through the water at a consistent, low speed. This may be behind a moving boat, or by slowly winding the line in when fishing from a static position, or even sweeping the line from side-to-side, e.g. when fishing from a jetty.
Flats fishing is a popular type of fishing in Florida particularly, which is known for its large variety of flats fish species. [13]Anglers may also travel to destinations to fish on the flats [14] and perhaps especially destinations known for a certain species, such as bonefish in Andros Island of the Bahamas.
Drop In Point – Is the location at which a float begins and tubers transition from land into water. Float – Is an event in which a group gathers for the sole purpose of making their way down a river on tubes for enjoyment. Flotilla – Refers to a group of two or more tubes floating down a river while sharing supplies and company.