I 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 quill type floats. I found these to be extremely easy and quick to make.

• Just cut the feather to the desired length then remove the vanes and barbs by cutting them as close as possible to the quill.
• Then take sand paper and sand the quill smooth. Don't just strip the vanes off as you will ruin the integrity of the quill.
• I then make an eye by bending a wire around a nail to create a loop. Insert the legs of the eye into the cut end of the quill and glue into place with super glue.
• Take thread and whip it around the lower end of the quill just above the eye for about 3/4 in. to reinforce the eye end of the float.
• Coat the thread with super glue and let dry and you are ready to fish once you add your keeper. A small rubber band, o ring or tubing will do.