Marker float help

[barbel master]

thinking about buying a marker float and trying to find features in a lake,
whats the setup and how do i find features ? + if its a small lake will i need a marker float or is there another method ?

[NICK R]

yes a bait boat

personally i use a spod rod for a marker rod as the stiffer tip gives a better indication of the contours of the lake bottom it is also better with braid (no stretch)

set up is simple

thread the lead on the line , use a large ring with a link as it helps it slide up the line , then a bead , i then use a six inch length of tube with a piece of rubber attached to it as a boom
you can buy leads mate up like this .
then a bead , then the float tied to the main line

when you cast out tighten the lead to the float ,

i have marked on my rod lines at 6in and 12in ( this is measured from the spool )
let line out slowly untill the float pops up ,counting the depth ,

for finding contours you can do it by using just a lead , as you pull it across the lake bed you will feel the different contours of the bed ,eg weed , bars etc

there are bound to be some video,s on you tube

[barbel master]

chrz for the info the finding contours with just a lead seems the best for the type of lake im fishing