I've experimented with the float & fly (uplift) type floats. Betts makes two that are good but I make my own. I've taken the 2 inch weighted cylinder float and modified it to have weight on top also. When balanced perfectly you can detect the slightest bite especially the up lift one. I'd like to start making a few of my own. PM me if you have any information on this setup.
The cheapest cigar floats I can find on ebay. I've got them from 3/8 to 14".
And with that, I'll see you on the water...
John
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Here is my experience with "size matters". While in Canada catching blacks, we had to improvise on the fly. Fish were biting extremely light. Feeling any resistance they would drop it. While searching for a lighter float in the tackle box we came across some ear plugs. You know the kind you roll around in your fingers to make it smaller? That did the trick. Just large enough to see but easy to pull under. We started hooking fish after that. That day size mattered without a doubt.
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Good article on Mick Thill and float fishing in this month's In-Fisherman.
Great thread. Thanks to all. The problem I have with the waglers is that a lively minnow will pull it down. And I like my minners lively.