That is exactly why I went to both smaller round bobbers as well as the thills. The thills gave a great indication, but I had multiple gut hooks that were instant fatalities.
All Thills are not created equal. Most are garbage. I know for a fact that Mick Thill was ashamed his name was on them.
The Thills I linked to at FishUSA are a special type called a "waggler". They're the best floats you can buy in the US.