It depends on the float/quill/straw size, but I think you'd be surprised how much weight some of the floats will support.
If you want a float you can cast a MILE, just buy a pack of these and be done with it:
Thill Gold Medal Series - TG Waggler | Bass Pro Shops
Thanks guys,
Thanks for the link.
How do you seal off the tops of them turkey quills?
Made a quill floats. Turned out nice.
i painted top white, and then floro Orange(fingernail polish) then sealed it with poly in satin. Now I need to buy a few African porcupine quills.