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In reply to Post #24
I'll try that next time then ... if I remember 
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In reply to Post #23
I found striking upwards I missed loads of bites same as a sliding float set up with stop knot
Side striking you are effectively using the weight of the water to set the hook (that’s how I see it anyway… could be wrong in my way of thinking)
That’s how I learnt years ago..
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In reply to Post #22
OK. I didn't know that. Whats the purpose of that then? If I strike up in the normal way will it be ineffective?
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In reply to Post #21
Yeah
Strike to the side.
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In reply to Post #20
Slidestrike??????
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Long time since I have used a Polaris type float
Iirc they were for legering with a feeder or bomb etc rather than just as a float
I used to fish them in really deep swims and with a bomb or feeder never had a problem
Hardest thing was remembering to sidestrike
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In reply to Post #16
Looking forward to see how the work when the new line arrives as the idea seems great.
The only thing I don't like compared to regular floats is that you cant wind the float into position and where is lands is where it stays.
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In reply to Post #16
Yes gave the floats loads of time. If the floats didn't surface in the fist 5 seconds they never surfaced at all.
All the tests in the areas close to the bank worked fine, it was just the deeper parts of the lake where they didn't work even thought the floats were rated deeper than the water I was fishing.
Ive ordered some smoother line to see if that helps
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In reply to Post #14
Yes floats failed to surface but only in the deeper parts of the water. The water wasn't deeper than the floats were rated for though.
I've ordered some slicker line to see if that helps
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Did you give it enough time to rise with a totally slack line? Have you checked the line to see if its rough. At certain times of year it can be hard work with Polaris due to crap on the waters film sticking to the line. You can speed things up by putting a stop knot up the line to prevent the float going all the way down.
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I found with polaris floats I had to twitch it to get it to the surface and then wind down to set it how I like to read bites.
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In reply to Post #13
What went wrong? Did the float fail to surface?
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So I managed to try them last week with mixed results.
From what I've managed to work out I don't think they were working to the depth advertised.
I've order some 'super smooth' line in the hope that they will work to the depth I need
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In reply to Post #1
I think i'll have to get a few of these for Piking too
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In reply to Post #1
Have used them for years - the little 3" stubby ones (not sure they're still available) are the ones to go for . . . usually fish with a large olivette as a counter weight and then a simple fluro / mono hooklink with bait attached as required.
Great for stalking / margin fishing when you want to try something different but even better for fishing small holes in weed at close range to ensure a decent presentation (vertical drop). Fish with rods tips up and mainline draped 'over' the surface weed . . .always finds its depth
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The Polaris floats I've just purchased say they can be used from 3-4 feet.
I may be trying them on Friday
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In reply to Post #6
Traditionally they are seen as a deeper water float but they can be used in shallow water too the Canal Polaris for example. I have used them for that but tend to prefer laying on if the wind allows, lots of fun, nothing like float fishing
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Thanks guys
I'm still very old school and much prefer float fishing either close in or at the margins. Obviously float fishing is not the norm or optimal method for carp fishing so I thought I would try ledger float fishing with a Polaris.
Although you need to concentrate on a float I actually find that watching a float helps me to relax as it takes my mind a way from everything else in the world.
When ever I just use buzzers, I invariably spend my time on my phone which doesn't relax me at all.
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In reply to Post #1
I use them and they are good. Saves peeing about resetting stop knots so easier stalking -you can drop straight in.
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In reply to Post #1
You would really need deep margins for that I would say at least 8ft of water to function correctly bite indication is excellent compared to other methods - as long as you watch your float ! (100% commitment required - invented in the days before smartphones)
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In reply to Post #1
Lock slide for deep water?
Many years ago, tbh you would be better with a feeder imho 
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They work well with feeders & method 
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I use them occasionally. They are my go to choice if fishing next to pads or similar snags because they give very sensitive bite indication but the bait can’t drift into snags the way it might if a normal float is used. And sometimes I just fancy watching a float rather than sit behind buzzers. I have a pal who uses one to catch carp and other fish when match fishing deep margins.
I have thought about using one with a method feeder rather than a lead, but I’ve never actually tried it.
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In reply to Post #1
Afraid I can't give you any tips as such really, they are what they are. I've not specifically targeted Carp but have caught Carp when using them. You can buy adaptors nowadays to covert pretty much any float, think theyre called lock slide iirc.
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Anyone have any experience of using Polaris floats for carp fishing?
Any tips would be appreciated
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