Quote Originally Posted by deathb4disco View Post
In cold weather, methods like the float n fly can work well. In cold weather, fish are lethargic, and the subtle action of a jig under a float will often trigger them to bite. That's the only situation I would ever consider using a float with a jig.

I love float fishing and can talk floats for days. I just prefer them for stationary baits, not moving baits like jigs.
Thats why we were using them, as you said. Now what we're using are hair jigs under a float/bobber and just bouncing it a bit wait, reel in some and repeat.