What is the best style of slip float, and why. - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T11:49:06Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/what-is-the-best-style-of-slip-float-and-why?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A366221&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI ran across your question a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-05-11:2036984:Comment:3829132013-05-11T15:45:05.080ZDave Campbellhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DaveCampbell
<p>I ran across your question a bit late for the discussion, but it sounds like what you're asking is more along the lines of 'do they have any weight to assist in casting'? I make and sell them online, and I can pack a whole bunch of them into an envelope and not exceed the first class 3oz weight limit for the USPS. They weigh next to nothing. That's part of their sensitivity. Being so long and slim, they have the added benefit of going under and dragging behind a fish with virtually NO…</p>
<p>I ran across your question a bit late for the discussion, but it sounds like what you're asking is more along the lines of 'do they have any weight to assist in casting'? I make and sell them online, and I can pack a whole bunch of them into an envelope and not exceed the first class 3oz weight limit for the USPS. They weigh next to nothing. That's part of their sensitivity. Being so long and slim, they have the added benefit of going under and dragging behind a fish with virtually NO RESISTANCE, and that's their most important attribute in my opinion. Almost any small thing that floats will tell you something is nosing your bait - but when something takes that bait and feels resistance, you often get a quick drop.</p>
<p> I put two illustrations on the website showing how to rig them with either a half hitch over the top or using the more traditional line through the eye at one end and rubber band at the other to keep the float 'in line' with your fishing line. But they're sure not going to help with casting distance, and if you add a heavy bait, even the larger ones are going to do a slow sink, so a longer pole with very light line and good casting reel would be needed to get any distance. Thankfully, most bait fishing for bluegill doesn't require a very long throw.</p> I've tried the the narrow flo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-31:2036984:Comment:3684522013-03-31T04:18:55.937ZNathanael Deloachhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/NathanaelDeloach
<p>I've tried the the narrow floats and they just don't cast right for the jigs I like to use. The 1-1/8th" Thill strike indicator I've settled on is small enough to have little to no resistance for a bite yet just big enough for good casting. I am all about good balance, as Tony suggests, for casting, how it settles in the water with your jig and how the bobber reacts in the water with bites....This is a great thread guys, love to see the differences in how everyone likes to use their…</p>
<p>I've tried the the narrow floats and they just don't cast right for the jigs I like to use. The 1-1/8th" Thill strike indicator I've settled on is small enough to have little to no resistance for a bite yet just big enough for good casting. I am all about good balance, as Tony suggests, for casting, how it settles in the water with your jig and how the bobber reacts in the water with bites....This is a great thread guys, love to see the differences in how everyone likes to use their bobbers...:)</p> Jim,
I just love the feel of…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-30:2036984:Comment:3683552013-03-30T03:37:53.142ZTowniehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Townie
<p>Jim,</p>
<p>I just love the feel of the Mini-Stealth rig, I use 1' length between float & jig-- casts like a dream accurately to shallow bedding gills... Real sensitive to bites.</p>
<p>The Bentley float looks good too-- seems better for deeper water. I'll ahve to order some. Thanks!</p>
<p>Jim,</p>
<p>I just love the feel of the Mini-Stealth rig, I use 1' length between float & jig-- casts like a dream accurately to shallow bedding gills... Real sensitive to bites.</p>
<p>The Bentley float looks good too-- seems better for deeper water. I'll ahve to order some. Thanks!</p> I select floats by intended u…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-30:2036984:Comment:3683192013-03-30T01:00:47.682ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
I select floats by intended use.<br />
For sunfish and like bait, I usually go with a finesse type.<br />
For jigging, I like a small weighted cigar or ball float.<br />
For catfish, I like a large cigar type.
I select floats by intended use.<br />
For sunfish and like bait, I usually go with a finesse type.<br />
For jigging, I like a small weighted cigar or ball float.<br />
For catfish, I like a large cigar type. Townie,
Bentley Floats have a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-29:2036984:Comment:3683152013-03-29T23:26:13.512ZJames Sandshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JamesSands
<p>Townie,</p>
<p>Bentley Floats have an eye on the side as well as on the bottom. Must be there for a reason. Why did you like it on the Stealth floats? Goes back to my previous post asking questions about line attaching line at the top and bottom versus just the bottom of a fixed float. Anyway, I have never used a Bentely float, but they seem to have an array of interesting designs.…</p>
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<p>Townie,</p>
<p>Bentley Floats have an eye on the side as well as on the bottom. Must be there for a reason. Why did you like it on the Stealth floats? Goes back to my previous post asking questions about line attaching line at the top and bottom versus just the bottom of a fixed float. Anyway, I have never used a Bentely float, but they seem to have an array of interesting designs.</p>
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<p><a href="http://bentleyfishing.com/products/Expert-Floats/201-65.htm" target="_blank">http://bentleyfishing.com/products/Expert-Floats/201-65.htm</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://bentleyfishing.com/products/Expert-Floats/index.htm" target="_blank">http://bentleyfishing.com/products/Expert-Floats/index.htm</a></p>
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<p>Jim</p> Sure, I use mine with a flyro…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-28:2036984:Comment:3676342013-03-28T13:52:49.932ZLord of the Fly , Rodshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LordoftheFlyRods
<p>Sure, I use mine with a flyrod, also put them on my spinning rig, but it what you get use to,I prefer the most sensitive float ever devised by man , that why I use porcupine quills.</p>
<p>Sure, I use mine with a flyrod, also put them on my spinning rig, but it what you get use to,I prefer the most sensitive float ever devised by man , that why I use porcupine quills.</p> Remember too, that no matter…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-27:2036984:Comment:3677032013-03-27T23:32:03.963ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>Remember too, that no matter what float you choose, the key to making it work to the best of its design is to balance it.....</p>
<p>Remember too, that no matter what float you choose, the key to making it work to the best of its design is to balance it.....</p> I'm with Nathanael a center h…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-27:2036984:Comment:3675662013-03-27T23:24:31.714Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>I'm with Nathanael a center hole slip float kind of guy although I hardly ever fish floats. I think the only difference if there is one at all is I like small and narrow floats that set heavy in the water. The least resistance the fish feels when he pulls on it I think he will stay to retrieve the bait longer and feel more at ease. I like center hole slip floats cause they are easy to cast and change the depth in seconds without any line damage. I got the grand kids all using them they are…</p>
<p>I'm with Nathanael a center hole slip float kind of guy although I hardly ever fish floats. I think the only difference if there is one at all is I like small and narrow floats that set heavy in the water. The least resistance the fish feels when he pulls on it I think he will stay to retrieve the bait longer and feel more at ease. I like center hole slip floats cause they are easy to cast and change the depth in seconds without any line damage. I got the grand kids all using them they are great little floats.</p> Can you cast Porcupine quills…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-27:2036984:Comment:3675602013-03-27T22:12:58.915ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Can you cast Porcupine quills or are they pole floats only?</p>
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<p>Can you cast Porcupine quills or are they pole floats only?</p>
<p></p> Thill Mini Stealth all the wa…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-27:2036984:Comment:3677932013-03-27T22:02:44.930ZTowniehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Townie
<p>Thill Mini Stealth all the way-- tho' I don't know why Thill eliminated the previous small wire loop on side of float that held the line secured to the side.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167428392?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167428392?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a> I use a larger silicone sleeve on both ends now.</p>
<p>Thill Mini Stealth all the way-- tho' I don't know why Thill eliminated the previous small wire loop on side of float that held the line secured to the side.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167428392?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167428392?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a> I use a larger silicone sleeve on both ends now.</p>