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Found these cork floats at my local mom and pop outdoor shop.
They are 1" long and say "Barracuda, St. Petersburg, Florida." There is a looped cord thought the center, presumably used to pull your line through.
They will be perfect for making light bite slip floats, or used as is, fixed float style.
I'm also thinking "poppers" if cut in half.

Anyone ever seen these before?

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Comment by carl hendrix on August 3, 2014 at 7:50pm

I have seen and used corks like these many times;; back in the 70;s and 80;s!!  but they wee painted orange.  slip your line thru the loop on the float;;   then pull the tag ends;; ;; it pulls your line a bit into the cork.  they worked great!!

Comment by Joe Angelucci on August 3, 2014 at 7:43pm

Here is a copy of the trademark 

BARRACUDA FLORIDA FISHING TACKLE SAINT PETERSBURG FLORIDA, U.S.A. MFG. CO. INC.

Comment by Joe Angelucci on August 3, 2014 at 7:40pm

Dave

No worries and save one for me. 

Comment by Keith Ritter on August 3, 2014 at 7:37pm
What are you giving for them. Ball park. Just curious.
Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on August 3, 2014 at 7:30pm
Keith - it would work fine. Ive also used the hollow plastic tube from cotton swabs.

Joe - in that case, I'm gonna grab all I can. Thanks for the heads ip!
Comment by Joe Angelucci on August 3, 2014 at 7:16pm

The well known Florida Fishing Tackle manufacturing co. operated in St. Petersburg from the 30s to the 50s and sold  Barracuda Brand tackle. Think you have new / old stock. 

Comment by Keith Ritter on August 3, 2014 at 7:10pm
I've been thinking about using a WD-40 straw for the center of slip float,these seem perfect for this. 4 lb test should slide right through it.
Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on August 3, 2014 at 7:06pm
We think alike.
The hole is micro size, maybe .020"
Comment by Keith Ritter on August 3, 2014 at 7:00pm
How big is the hole in the center?
Comment by Keith Ritter on August 3, 2014 at 6:47pm
Cool David, I can see lots of potential there. Good natural cork.

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