Ive used several floats but like a small torpedo looking one with a light jig. I don't use a split shot like prowler spoke of all the time. Sometimes the slower rate of fall is the ticket. Casting distance without the split shot suffers sometimes but I've done well so far. The stick floats work well when a heavier jig is needed. During pre spawn a 1/16 jig of your favorite color under a stick floats works very well. Good luck with it.