Thread: Floats

I feel it does. I want one just big enough to float. Less resistance to pull down and pops up like a nuclear sub on up bite.

Agree with huntinslabs. It absolutely makes a difference. The less the float sticks out of the water, the more bites you will see.

As long as its balanced right you can use a beachball as a float. The slightest tap from the fish should take it down.

Now typically i use the smallest I can get away with.

I use the smallest float I can get away with for the fishing situation. I usually use tiny floats fishing from the banks. The smaller, the better.

Boat fishing just depends on distance.

Not only the size, but the style can make a big difference as well. A large stick bobber is easier for fish to move or pull under than a smaller round bobber. A small orange and yellow stick bobber is easier for the fish to see in clear and shallow water than a larger clear bobber. And so on. Lot's of factors to consider, but for the most part, I believe, smaller is better when it comes to bobbers.

Small. I use a trout magnet float with up to 1/16 jig with the small end toward the jig. It at least gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.

Size matters!! The smallest/least resistant bobber = easier bite detection. I haven't noticed one color being better than another. I use whatever I can see the best in the light conditions at the time. I also think a bobber hitting the water on a cast does not spook fish in most cases. A lot of bites come just seconds after the bait hits the water.