Do you love big bluegill?
Float Makers Bench Discussions (28)
| Featured Discussions |
|---|
First Balsa FloatsRead this group posts and it got me interested in making some personal floats and a few to give to a friend who I tie flies for. Started o… Started by John C WatsonLatest Reply |
| Discussions | Replies | Latest Activity |
|---|---|---|
Goose Quill Float 2.0My latest batch of quill floats have less paint to show more of the natural quill colors. I used large copper loops to accommodate fly line… Started by Keith Ritter |
5 |
Feb 23, 2017 Reply by carl hendrix |
How to Use Stem Swivels For Float MakingStarted by Damon Toney |
8 |
Jan 3, 2017 Reply by Damon Toney |
Varnishing FloatsStarted by Damon Toney |
11 |
Jul 16, 2016 Reply by Keith Ritter |
Homegrown Reed FloatsI made a few floats from my first crop of ornamental grass/bamboo/reeds I transplanted to my yard summer before last. I painted these but I… Started by Keith Ritter |
22 |
Jul 5, 2016 Reply by carl hendrix |
Dowel Wood Bobbers for Casting with A Fly RodI'd like to make some bobbers for casting with my fly rod for gills, crappies, etc., panfish. Will dowel wood bobbers work? If so I need t… Started by Bruce Tomaselli |
17 |
Jun 22, 2016 Reply by carl hendrix |
Easy Goose Quill FloatsI picked up some large goose feathers at a local lake that has a resident population of Canada Geese. I have been wanting some to make a qu… Started by Keith Ritter |
18 |
Mar 5, 2016 Reply by Keith Ritter |
Feather Inlay?How do you inlay feathers and such on your floats? Started by Damon Toney |
1 |
Feb 12, 2016 Reply by Keith Ritter |
Do any of you guys sell the floats you make?This time of year I don't fish with floats much, but last year people liked buying them as gifts. I was wondering if any of you sold your f… Started by Damon Toney |
16 |
Dec 1, 2015 Reply by Damon Toney |
Handmade Fishing Floats, Parts I & IIStarted by Damon Toney |
1 |
Nov 12, 2015 Reply by carl hendrix |
Black BambooI got a sample of some new material today. Black Bamboo. Started by Keith Ritter |
27 |
Mar 5, 2015 Reply by Steve Wilson |
Latest Activity
cupsawwpnov
Two whites and a yellow, while targeting Bullheads and channel Cats with a slip sinker rig .Low…
IMG_0596
"I had a previous commitment yesterday but stopped by the harbor early and surprisingly it was like…"
On the Albemarle, This Means Fish Deeper……..11/4/2025
"Here as well…..small craft advisories have been up all week…..25 to 35 today into the…"
On the Albemarle, This Means Fish Deeper……..11/4/2025
Looks like our first freeze will be 11/10 this calendar year, right around average……
"Norman Crankbaits have been long time favorites!"
"left side top to bottom "SILENT', DD22/white /green fleck ...Middle: ?.... DD22/Black…"
"Wish I could help you, Bruce! Frustrating !"
"Had a nice day today, splashed after lunch but it was a struggle in rain stained 57 degree water…..didn’t see a crappie and only seven gills"
"This is what I've been seeing when I try to log in. I don't understand it. Help would be…"
"This is the first time in weeks I've been able to log in. I don't know what's going…"
"Overview of Bill Norman Crankbaits
Bill Norman is a significant figure in the fishing industry,…"
" Late October cranking for suspended and deep Fish "
"top left to right: Manns 20+ Fire Shad Color. Strike King 5XD/Chart/black back,? Bottom left to…"
© 2025 Created by Bluegill.
Powered by
