In-line Cigar Float

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Thank you all for the support and the 100+ downloads(!!)

The in-line float is perfect for fishing at precise depths. I designed this to be used specifically to catch mackerel in Copenhagen harbor when they visit us doing the summer. 

Check out the box i made for this aswell!

Setup without middle piece:

• Ideal for fishing in calm ponds and small water holes.
• Not suitable for casting more than a few meters
• 0.5-2 gram weight is recomended - usually the hook and bait alone will be enough.
• The ultra low weight will help to not spook smaller fish when they're exploring your bait.

Setup with short middle piece:

• Ideal for fishing in small rivers and most lakes. 
• Suitable for casting 
• 2-4 gram weight is recomended - inline sinkers, as shown in the ilustration, is prefered but split shots pinched just below the swivel will work aswell.

Setup with long middle piece:

• Ideal for fishing in harbors and calm coastal waters.
• Suitable for casting
• 4-6 gram of weight is recommended - inline sinkers, as shown in the ilustration, is prefered but split shots pinched just below the swivel will work aswell.

TIP: If you use a braided main line and you attempt to change the in-line float when the line is wet, try seperating the in-line float and put the pieces on the line, one at a time. Doing this greatly increase your chances of getting a wet and sticky braided line through the in-line float.

Printing instructions:

The design is optized for FDM printing.

I am using a Prusa MK4 printer and Prusa PETG filament for my own floats. The density of the filament material and the chosen infil will directly inpact the buoyancy and the corresponding weight needed. You can try other settings and filaments but It is not adviced to use any water-soluble filaments for obvious reasons…

I use the following settings:

• Filament: Prusa PETG
• Nozzle temp: 240°
• Bed temp: 90°
• Nozzle: 0.4 mm
• Layer: 0.20 mm (Quality)
• Infill: 15% Honeycomb
• No support
• No brim

Happy printing and happy fishing :)

 

… Adding photos of my catch soon™