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Chapter 394 - 394 383 The Secret of Float Sensitivity

394: Chapter 383: The Secret of Float Sensitivity 394: Chapter 383: The Secret of Float Sensitivity “First of all, let me tell you about the standards for choosing floats.

The primary consideration is visibility.

Currently, the market offers floats with tail sizes ranging från 0.6-0.8-1.0mm, and also round tails and flat tails.

Generally, the floats commonly available in the market are about 1.0 millimeter thick.

In competitive competitions, when fishing for small crucian carp, because the rods are shorter, thinner tails like 0.5 or 0.6 are often used, chosen according to the individual’s eyesight.”

Besides that, the second consideration is the weight capacity of the float, the minimum baseline being able to cast out the rod.”

Only after these considerations should one pay attention to the sensitivity and shape of the float and other detailed issues.”

“Excuse me, if you put it like that, does it mean that sensitivity and shape of the float are not important?” Qian Jin couldn’t help but raise his hand to ask again.

Yang Wenjian slightly shook his head and said, “Important, but their importance comes after the two basic principles I mentioned!”

“I know it might be hard for everyone to accept at the moment, but this is the reality.”

The simplest truth, if you can’t see the float clearly, no matter how sensitive it is, it is meaningless.”

Similarly, if the weight capacity is too small to even cast the rod properly, there’s no accuracy to speak of—randomly casting here and there, making the feeding area too scattered.

This is also meaningless in the systematic engineering of fishing.”

“Uh, I understand!!” Qian Jin nodded somewhat embarrassedly, realizing the instructor had hit the nail on the head.

He really hadn’t caught on before.

“Alright, let’s continue.

After discussing the major premises, next, let’s talk about something everyone is interested in—the choice of float shapes.”

At this stage, traditional short-legged, long-bodied, stiff-tailed floats are not used much anymore.

These floats are usually made shorter, about thirty centimeters, which is a disadvantage in competitive fishing where an inch longer is an inch stronger.”

Besides, once these floats flip, their travel is very short, which is more suitable for bottom fishing environments.

The slender body of the float is better for hooking.

However, they are generally poor in versatility.

These types of floats have become increasingly rare in competitions over the last few years.”

Having talked about the old floats, let’s discuss the new floats.

Nowadays, the most popular float shapes on the market are long jujube-nucleus divided into three parts, with long legs and tails.”

“These floats have an appropriate center of gravity, decent flipping speed, a stable travel, and a stable hooking after reaching the bottom, usually using 15 or 17 mesh sizes combined with flying lead, solving most of the fish situations encountered during fishing!”

After speaking about these two typical floats, let me tell you from another dimension about float knowledge.

Before that, let me ask a question, which everyone can discuss with each other.

Later, I’d like students to answer.”

“What do you think are the factors affecting the sensitivity of a float, assuming the craftsmanship is up to standard?”

The instructor threw out the question and the students immediately began discussing quietly.”

Yue Feng, having a lot of experience on this topic, whether it’s the floats sold in his shop or the ones he uses himself, he’s tried a good range, especially after using system-made high-end floats, Yue Feng had a clear understanding of the differences.

After hearing the question, several key points immediately came to mind.”

After a minute of discussion, the instructor waved his hand and everyone quieted down.

The instructor surveyed the crowd and said, “Previously, everyone spoke voluntarily, but I feel that some students are less enthusiastic about speaking up.

Today, we’ll switch to calling names for answers.”

Qian Jin, you first say what you think!!”

Qian Jin stood up and began, “I think the biggest impact is the paint on the fishing float.

Different brands of floats use different paints, and the sensitivity can differ a lot!”

Hearing this response, the instructor didn’t comment, just nodded and called out, “Ma Tingting, what’s your opinion!”

Sitting in the back and whispering to Zhao Zheng, Ma Tingting was slightly startled when she heard her name, stood up, and replied, “I think, I think it’s the material of the float!

Different materials result in different sensitivities of the floats.

Reeds, peacock feather floats are more sensitive, whereas balsa wood floats are relatively slower.”

Yang Wenjian nodded again and continued calling names, “Qin Hu, tell us your opinion.”

Qin Hu replied, “I think the thickness of the float tail has the greatest impact on sensitivity!

The same weight-bearing float, a 1.0 tail end doesn’t perform as well as a 0.8, and among the same thickness, a round tail isn’t as sensitive as a flat tail.”

After hearing Qin Hu’s answer, Yang Wenjian finally felt a bit relieved.

The previous answers hadn’t hit the mark, but Qin Hu’s was quite reliable.

“Psh, if that’s the case, make all floats with flat or thin tails.

Those old thick-tailed floats are still quite sensitive!” Zhao Zheng muttered quietly, habitually starting to argue after hearing Qin Hu’s answer.

“Zhao Zheng, tell us your opinion!!” The instructor called out Zhao Zheng’s name the next second.

Zhao Zheng stood up casually and answered, “I think the main factor affecting the sensitivity of the float is the shape of the float.

With the same lead-bearing and craftsmanship, a slender float will always perform better than a short and stout one.

This is not a problem that can be solved by the thickness of the float tail!”

After hearing Zhao Zheng’s answer, the instructor nodded as well, with his gaze finally resting on Yue Feng.

From the first day of class, Yue Feng’s performance had far exceeded the other students; his theoretical knowledge was solid and he handled everything diligently and responsibly, all of which the instructor took notice of.

Yang Wenjian was very keen to know how Yue Feng would view this issue.

“Yue Feng, tell us your opinion!” The instructor couldn’t help but call Yue Feng’s name again.

Yue Feng stood up, cleared his throat, and said, “Regarding this issue, I have consulted with many fishing seniors before, and the conclusions are similar to what the previous students have said.

I think several factors affect the sensitivity of the fishing float.

First, it’s the paint on the outside of the float.

The paint affects the float’s friction as it moves up and down in the water; the smoother the microscopic structure, the less resistance from the water when moving, and the more sensitive the float will be.

Second, it’s the largest cross-section of the float.

This cross-section affects the resistance encountered by the float when it starts moving vertically downwards.

The larger the cross-sectional area, the greater the resistance, and the float’s movement will be clumsier.

This is also why slender floats perform noticeably better in output compared to short, stout floats.

The last point, as Qin Hu mentioned, is the thickness of the float’s tail.

This principle is similar to that of the float’s cross-sectional area; the thicker it is, the greater the resistance, and the less sensitive the float becomes.”

The other students’ answers were just superficial observations, while Yue Feng’s answer was different – although he discussed the same factors, he had looked beyond the appearances to the essence.

Yang Wenjian smiled and nodded, pressing further, “Then how do you understand the impact of different materials on the sensitivity of the float?

Tell us what you think!”