I have a set of poles rigged with slip floats for when it get rough. I rig mine with a cigar float about 3 in long, use 1/4 oz weight on my 2 hook rig. I rig mine with the little rubber slip on bobber stops from bass pro. Put on stop then bead then float then bead then tie on a #2 Duolock snap. All my rigs are tied on a #10 swivel for quick change. When I fish them I try to judge how high my tips are coming up from the water then let out enough line that tip can bounce up and down without jerking hooks up and down. You will get some movement of the line through the float but it really minimizes the up and down jerking of your hooks when the water is rolling. I also like to use them when the bite is real light.
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Charlie Weaver USN/ENC 1965-1979