best float

[denmo83]

http://www.spencepetros.com/slipfloatbasics.htm

[3's]

I need to break down and make we some of the old ones i used to use on Barkley in the 80's. I used just a regular bottle cork with an insert from an ink pen ran through it for the line to go through. Had some different sizes for different weights. They were great on windy days as they floated right on top with no tilt due to the wind. Just paint the very top flourescent and be done. i guess I am just lazy now and buy all mine. Balsa slip bobbers is my choice.

[DemolitionMan]

Well, I guess my two cents is worth about two cents....I use Wahoo brand balsa 1/2" pencil floats from Grizzley's in the 36 count box for around $20.....They are the same as Carlisle, but cheaper....DemoMan

[chaunc]

I need to break down and make we some of the old ones i used to use on Barkley in the 80's. I used just a regular bottle cork with an insert from an ink pen ran through it for the line to go through. Had some different sizes for different weights. They were great on windy days as they floated right on top with no tilt due to the wind. Just paint the very top flourescent and be done. i guess I am just lazy now and buy all mine. Balsa slip bobbers is my choice.

Here's the modern version of that float.

[Countrytime]

The cork cork. Carolina cork coupled with a toothpick. They are high in price but worth it.

[pescatore]

Hey do you guys know where I can find some African porcupine quills--I'm looking to make my own floats.

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[fiddlefarter]

Holy Crap...That ranks as one of the saddest pictures I've ever seen!.. Poor dog.

[mperry]

I had a 25 dollar gift certificate at a tackle store and I bought a couple of the "boss" bobbers. Anyone ever use them?

[notpc1]

If you like Quill bobers and can't find them they're easy to make.Get a bag of straws,a hot glue gun and a coil of fine copper wire.
Make eyes with the copper wire leaving "tails"on each end of the loop with a pair of needle nose pliers.Plug one end of the straw shut with hot glue.Put the "tails" from the eye in the other end of the straw and fill the end with hot glue and you have a very sensative (slip style)bober for pennies a piece.
I use half a straw but try different lengths to suit the bait/jig you use.