Float
Pole float
How to fish a pole float for Pole Fishing.
Characteristics
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Attachment
Fixed
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Habitats
Freshwater
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Methods
Pole Fishing
Tip
Brightly colored top antenna provides high visibility for bite detection.
Short body
Buoyant wooden body gives stability and sensitivity in still waters.
Stem
Long thin wire stem below the body adds ballast and upright stability.
What fish can you catch with a pole float?
What is a pole float used for?
A pole float is a tiny, sensitive float fished under a pole, not cast. It is not a pole rod.
How is a pole float different from similar gear?
Pole fishing only. Very light weights. Not a waggler you happen to fish close in.
When should you use a pole float?
Use it on a pole when you are shipping out to a tight swim and reading lift bites.
What problems does a pole float solve?
It shows a bite that a heavier waggler would never register.
Pole float size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 0.2 g
- 0.4 g
- 0.8 g