I like to go around and pick up stray floats when I"m not fishing and this set-up would ruin my fun !Originally Posted by toothpickI've developed a set up with slip floats that helps to keep from losing your float. I use 10 to 12 lb primary line. First put on bobber stop, then bead then slip float then torpedo sliding weight then another bead and then tie on a barrel swivel. To the bottom of the barrel swivel, I use a #2 to #4 snelled hook rigged on line of no more than 6lb test. The hook will usually go through the eye of the swivel then run the hook back through the snell loop, wallah! You're tied on. If you get hung, you can usually break the snelled 6lb line without losing what is above the swivel. Get out another snelled hook, you are back in business. I occasionally tie my own snells using copolymar line which is less visible. Using snell hooks with a barrel swivel is handy for those who don't tie very good knots.
I don't know about everyone, but I won't take time or effort to chase down a float if it comes off. I've saved a lot of floats with this set up.