someone asked me ....so here are THE FLOATS i like
i float fish alot and typically convert folks from the traditional forms of float ketchn to the way i do it . I ONLY use a fixed / pinch on float until i am presenting the bait deeper than around 7 to 8 foot deep . much past that it gets rather difficult to cast unless you use a really long rod and i dont own anything over 8 foot . and its time to pitch it or vertical jig it anyway .
mind you i almost never use minnows and this dont apply to the minnow folks ....
the sensitivity when the float is directly connected to the line offers a much quicker recognition of a crappie bite and is also much better on the hook set as well . many folks will argue this point and some of the very best crappie fishermen out there will tell you a slip float is the way to go . i can show you much better than i can tell you and have converted many a REALLY good crappie fisherman in this area .
i promised i would show what i use and that is why i posted this thread .
below are the floats i carry and i use them in different situations for different reasons , sometimes i want to go with a cheap set up because i know i cant get the ones i lose back . sometimes i use the balsa to get longer casts and typically fish them in more open waters .
and you must match your jig weight to the float ......and yes it matters ....no more than 1/2 of the float or slightly less should be above the water line ...to much buoyancy is not good !
disclaimer time : none of the manufactures of these floats have ever given me a single free item ...
just so you know i am NOT advertising ......
this is the real deal .....and the wood one is a bass pro brand ...the others are Thill and Comal
there is truly a method to my madness AND its called i dont like fishing .....if ya get my drift ......:scratchhead
as always have a great day :ThumbsUp
p.s. note no weighted floats in the mix either ...NOT good ....