How to Plumb the Depth in One Minute
Channel: Fishwish
Date: 2021-07-05

how to plumb the depth in one minute

(fishing in one minute)

If you want to know how to tell the depth of a pond, you will need a plummet.  

What is a plummet?  A plummet is weight on a hook, used to show the true depth of water when float fishing.  

Knowing the depth prevents the angler from accidentally putting the float too far away from the hook…or so close that the bait is suspended midwater, unintentionally.  

Plumbing or plummeting depth can also show how to tell if your bait is in weed, silt or clear ground (see the links on how to find a clear area to fish)

If you like catch and release fishing, don’t go fishing without one of these!  Fishing at the right depth helps to catch fish in the lips and reduce deep hooked fish by instantly letting you know when a fish picks up a bait. Heavy plummets are best for beginners as they are easier to feel when they hit the bottom.  

Used properly, a plummet will show the angler the varied depths, contours and habitat of an otherwise invisible lake or river bed.

For a float fisherman, the plummet is the most important item of tackle in the box.

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