Fishing a dropper whilst trotting

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Fishing a dropper whilst trotting

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A few lads across the hall and on this site have sent me emails & PM's inquiring about using a dropper whilst trotting for grayling so the start of a topic across the hall kicked my backside back into gear & got me back to writing the already started article I had halted on so I hope this insight into using a dropper whilst trotting will give you a small insight into it, this shows the way I was shown 40 years ago.

http://traditionalfloats.blogspot.co.uk ... tting.html
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Thanks for that, I can't wait to give it a go.

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Thanks very much George - when I get back to fishing and fishing-related activities (Mrs GP is still recovering and so that takes all my 'spare' time at the moment) I'll tie up a few of those and give the technique a go when I'm after grayling.

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more than welcome guys :hat:
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Thanks George, interesting stuff, shall try this on the Dove!

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Interesting indeed,Have you ever tried 2 flies and no bait whilst trotting?I realise you would normally just fly fish if not using bait but wondered if you switched to 2 flies on days when they are not taking the maggot. John

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I often fish artificial flies instead of any bait there are times when it is beneficial rather than fish with a fly rod, more often or not I start with fly fishing then later on in the day swap to a float.
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Thanks,I will give it a try if the river gets back to a sensible level before the end of the season.

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interesting stuff. I have just discovered your Grayling Blog George387. Love the floats and Grayling are one of my favourite fish. I wish there were a few more around my area. Regards ExeAngler, (pearcey 150)

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That is something new to me that I shall give a try. Interesting post!

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