there are many ways to set the float depends on what fish you're targeting.
i suggest you use this method
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1454963048439&set=o.25153755562for a variety of bottom fish that can be found around.
Baiting small pieces of shrimps or worms will do great.
use a flexi tip rod or feeder rod (quiver tip) for more action on bites and also enables you to cast small weights (that help avoid you being stuck on bottom
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