Rich Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 What kind do you use, when floating? Up til this year i used blackbird phantom floats exclusively, until i picked up some larger sheffield slip floats this year. It took some adjusting, but i now love the flow-thru line style floats! So much more convenient. What do you use?
Christopheraaron Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 I use phantoms, but I'm thinking of switching to slips because I fish a lot of deeper pools.
ChrisK Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 Mostly Drennan loafers in the 2 to 3 gram. Suits my style of fishing.
Twocoda Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 Mostly Drennen and Raven depending on water clarity...but since river traffic is getting out of control im contemplating using a beach ball as a float..so there is no excuse for others to cross my line..lol
Fish Farmer Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 Mostly Drennen and Raven depending on water clarity...but since river traffic is getting out of control im contemplating using a beach ball as a float..so there is no excuse for others to cross my line..lol Now that made my morning. Now I have to clean my monitor
bow slayer Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 i like the cork ones ,can't remember the brand name,they are stamped with a logo with the letter S . The custom made ones they use to sell in Goderich Bait and Tackle (balsa) back 15-20 years ago worked well.I use to also use a Thill balsa that had a thin metal wire bottom,it was made for fast current,it let the bait get down stream ahead of the float with less drag on the wire bottom. I just can't seem to find them anymore,they worked very well.
BillM Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 Bowslayer, I think you are thinking of Streamside floats. I run BC Supremes, Riverwoods and a few made by a buddy.
MJL Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 I primarily use Riverwood floats...It's mostly what I can get for free by picking them off of trees and snags. Back in the day I used to run mostly Drennan Avons and Loafers but sold them all off for cheap because I just had a hard time seeing them. I use to also use a Thill balsa that had a thin metal wire bottom,it was made for fast current,it let the bait get down stream ahead of the float with less drag on the wire bottom. I just can't seem to find them anymore,they worked very well. Lebarons has a bunch of the Thill Turbomaster floats in stock in a few different sizes.
kemper Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 I turn my own slip floats, mostly from 6g to 15g.
Garnet Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 Phantom has full line of slip floats clear plastic and balsam.
Ainsley Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 I turn my own slip floats, mostly from 6g to 15g. What material do you use? Balsa?
bow slayer Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 Bowslayer, I think you are thinking of Streamside floats. I run BC Supremes, Riverwoods and a few made by a buddy. yes streamside....funny thats what i was thinking,just wasn't sure
misfish Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 WOW those are so cool. I,ll bet their high end.How do you rig them?
Spiel Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 WOW those are so cool. I,ll bet their high end.How do you rig them? Red side up for visibility Brian.
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 Been making and using my own since the mid 80's.
davey buoy Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 Real nice Dave!!!!!!!! Looks like different sizes/ weights.
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 Real nice Dave!!!!!!!! Looks like different sizes/ weights. 8-15 gm. I don't use baby floats any more.
Twocoda Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 8-15 gm. I don't use baby floats any more. Am i the only one that wants to see a detailed thread of your production process from start to finish??? Nice work Dave
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 Am i the only one that wants to see a detailed thread of your production process from start to finish??? Nice work Dave Gonna make a batch this winter. Maybe I'll doccument the process fer ya.
misfish Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) All kidding a side Dave. I was into making my own. I had a hand held drill, rig up on a jig. It was very rewarding to make. My biggest problem back then (30 yrs), was finding the right seal for them. I tried the wood dope,but when left for a bit,they became sticky. I gave up. I just seen your last post. Would love to see a step by step. Nice work. Edited November 25, 2012 by Misfish
BillM Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 Mr.Orr, I'll happily purchase a dozen of those
Rich Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Posted November 26, 2012 Making your own floats is bad ass! I wanna try it!
davey buoy Posted November 26, 2012 Report Posted November 26, 2012 Making your own floats is bad ass! I wanna try it! Talk about rewarding!!!!!!!!!that would be great to do!
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