Fav floats for distance?

[fish_4_any]

I have to fish from the bank mostly.
My primary distance float is a clear casting bobber filled with hot glue instead of water. I fill them about half way so I get great distance and the fish feel very little resistance.
Visibility is a real issue doing this even painting the float bright colors.
I have weighted some stick floats and get okay distance but nothing compared to the casting bobber.

That's my go to float. Not sliding but easier to swap out for a smaller or heavier version.

So what is everyone's favorite distance float and any thoughts on maybe making mine more visible?

[Jamesdean]

I have made some from wine corks, turning them on a bench top drill press and shaping with sandpaper. then putting BB sized split shots top and bottom in the cork to balance them. That way if a crappie hits the bait coming up, the cork will lay over, yet the added weight gives more distance on the cast.. If you use a solid stick through the cork, a small piece of appropriately sized rubber fuel line for a engine powered remote controlled car can peg your line to the stick, or you can get some hollow plastic tubing like from Hobby Lobby and make a slip float...pic will follow.

[Jamesdean]

Here a pic of the tubing I use from Hobby Lobby. Each package has 4 cubes that are about 13-inches long...

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[Tdub318817]

I havent tried them yet, but I hear rocket bobbers do really well for distance casting.

[Oregon slabman]

Long ago we used to take round cork floats and file the hole out to where we could push a torpedo sinker through. That gave you an eyelet to tie to top and bottom. Those would cast really well.
Before the days of the styrofoam weighted bobbers, Betts used to market a round plastic weighted bobber. Those cast a lot better than the styrofoam that are so popular now. I can't find them nowadays but I did find some put out by Eagle Claw. They're not as well made as the Betts but do get you out there further. They come in 1.25" and 1.50".

[P-row]

Have ya tried Rocket Bobbers? Google it, they are great for casting long distances. Buy Rocket Bobber Products Online - Retail, Wholesale, and Variety Packs | Rocket Bobber by Tackle 2000

[Ketchn]

For solid distance, if your pocket book can handle it , the pencil versions made in balsa perform very well , on the long ball

[GreenLine]

I rarely use a bobber but I keep 2 casting rods set up for the grand kids with the Betts brand foam weighted bobbers. Good quality at a fair price


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[rich mc]

i do something that i learned from c.com . i use a weighted foam float that has the wire going thru it. .i unbend the bottom wire to remove the plastic seat and weight. pull out the wire . then cut the float in half. i dig out some foam on each half to put the weight or a larger weight in side . slide wire back thru and re attach bottom plastic. glue the foam sections together .having the weight is the middle helps with the UP bite as the jig will hold that end down.

[pescador]

I have to fish from the bank mostly.
My primary distance float is a clear casting bobber filled with hot glue instead of water. I fill them about half way so I get great distance and the fish feel very little resistance.
Visibility is a real issue doing this even painting the float bright colors.
I have weighted some stick floats and get okay distance but nothing compared to the casting bobber.

That's my go to float. Not sliding but easier to swap out for a smaller or heavier version.

So what is everyone's favorite distance float and any thoughts on maybe making mine more visible?

Thill Wobble Bobber.


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