Hey guys,

New here. My question is a simple one. Has anyone tested which one of these has more buoyancy?

Assuming a 2L, foam-filled soda bottle vs a 12in pool noodle on PVC pipe.


I know on both sides people will say that they have pulled in massive fish on both. My question is more around how much consistent weight it takes to hold one down vs the other.

I am currently using the 2L bottle, and I have zero concerns about one staying submerged and being unable to locate it. But, obviously, they are cumbersome to transport. So I am considering a more streamlined design

The pool noodle on the other hand, I have concerns about the pipe coming through the noodle, or the noodle eventually tearing. But my biggest concern is a big cat keeping it under water and me not locating it. I have found more than one noodle on the lake with fish on the other end.

I welcome all thoughts here of course, but the main question is, which one is actually more buoyant?