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  1. 02-28-2019, 08:30 PM #1
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    Default Rod floats


    Does anyone use a rod float and if so what brand?
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    Foam Pipe insulation zipp tied on each end ! About a 6-8” piece. Way cheaper!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slabprowler View Post
    Foam Pipe insulation zipp tied on each end ! About a 6-8” piece. Way cheaper!
    Is this on the reel seat handle?
    Can you post a picture?


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    Put it around rod right in front of grip. Use a couple of wire ties, then wrap real tight with electrical tape.
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    use duck tape and put different colors so your partner sees a bite that way he can tell you what color.
    retired and now i will always fish
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    I wish I would have it on a few nice crappie rods that I lost. I need to do it for my good rods, it sure hurts watching them sink. LOL.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slabby15 View Post
    I wish I would have it on a few nice crappie rods that I lost. I need to do it for my good rods, it sure hurts watching them sink. LOL.
    Yea I lost one saturday
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    Lost 3 rods this year and now I have floats on all lol

    Tough expensive lesson. If anyone catches some Wally marshall rods let me know


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    I lost rods when I was using walmart "iftmaster" rod holders. Then I changed holders to ones where the reels sits inside the holders and havent lost another rod since. That change was worth the money spent IMO.
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