I have tried them and didn't like it. Some guys on here do it and like them better. I use slip floats on by bobber rigs pushing minnows and jigs but only use them in rough water to eliminate the affect of pole bounce. Saw a video once on YouTube of a guy that guides using the ones you are talking about off a pontoon. Looked awful big to me but he was wearing them out. With those you can use more weight. I use a 1/4 oz weight and a1/8 jig on mine but I just use the 3 in cigar slip float.