Floats for fishing – types, classification according to fishing conditions

The invention in the form of a float is intended to signal to the angler that the fish is trying to take the bait off the hook. At first glance, everything is very simple, but it is not. There are a lot of designs of floats that have different shapes and colors. At the same time, not all floats have suitable characteristics, which makes it impossible to use them in certain conditions. This article is about how to choose the right float for your gear and what type.

float structure

Almost all floats consist of 3 parts:

• Корпус.
• Antenna (signaling device).
• Keel.

The basis of any float is a body made of lightweight material that ensures its buoyancy. It can be balsa or any other material that is lighter than water. In order for the float to stand upright and be constantly in this position, it is equipped with a keel, which is made of heavier materials that sink in water. The antenna is a bite signaling device, and can be made of any materials. The main requirement for the antenna is to be visible at some distance from the angler. As a rule, the antenna is painted in bright colors. To attach the float to the main line, it may have access rings. Floats can be attached both at one and at two points, depending on the type of float and its purpose. In this regard, there are floats that do not have an antenna or a keel.

Floats can have the following body shapes:

• In the form of an olive. Floats of this type are called universal, which means that they can be used under various fishing conditions. It is stable on the surface of the water, in the presence of waves and ripples.
• Ball. Such floats, according to their characteristics, are no different from the previous ones. Strongly behave in the presence of wind.
• Drop shape. These floats have a slightly shifted center of gravity down, making it more stable in the presence of waves on the surface of the water. They can fish in ponds and lakes at depths of more than one and a half meters.
• Inverted drop. This type of float allows you to fish at great depths, more than 3 meters with the presence of a current.
• In the form of a spindle. More suitable for fishing in still water, at depths up to 3 meters. The float is quite sensitive and has proven itself when catching cautious fish.
• The float is straight. The very simple shape allows it to be used in calm weather on ponds and lakes where the depth does not exceed 2 meters.
• The float is flat. One of the most stable floats when fishing in the current. This float looks like a disk on which the antenna is attached with a keel that is at an angle of 45 degrees.

Models of floats and in what area they are used

Each type of float is designed for specific fishing conditions.

Rivers and canals

Where there is a fast current, the following floats can be recommended for use:

• Colmic – Sfera and Saturno models.

  

  Flat float Sensas Bogdan

• sensas – Bogdan, Edmont and Stach models.

These models can have a weight from 1 to 50 g. When fishing in such places, nozzles such as meat, maggot, corn are often used.

On the current, the floats of the next models showed themselves well:

• Drennan – Model Quad.
• Milo – Onion model.
• Сolmic – models Stream, Jolly, Menta, Tigre, Eliot.
• Browning – Etna and Tamiya models.

Available in weights from 0,5 to 6 g.

You should pay attention to the following models of rod floats:

• Colmic – Airone, Moon models.
• sensas – Benoit, Trent, Crazy Carp 5 models.

The weight of said floats can range from 0,1 to 0,4 g or more.

The following types of floats also deserve attention:

• Colmic – models Bruno, Zar, Planet, Lux, Jade, Spillo.
• Drennan – Roach model.
• tubertini – Stix model.

They are produced in weight from 0,1 to 1 g and are intended for fishing both on small rivers and on canals.

A float resembling a cut diamond is very popular with professional anglers. These include the following types:

• tubertini – Concorde model.
• Preston Innovation – Classic model
• Colmic – Daitan model.

The weight range is in the range from 0,2 to 1 g.

Lakes

Lakes tend to have stagnant water where the following types of floats are commonly used:

• Drennan – Lake model.
• Colmic – Vienna and Bora models.

The weight of these models can be achieved from 0,1 to 2 grams.

For fishing on bloodworms, special types of floats have been created:

• sensas – Gael and Micro models.
• Colmic – Abi, Luxor and Wind models.

They are characterized by weight indicators ranging from 0,2 to 1,5 grams.

For catching bleak, special forms of floats have also been developed:

• Colmic – developments by Piagge, Alborelle and Avola
• Browning – Sensitive developments.

If you catch bleak, then maggot is used. For floats of this type, the weight can be in the range of 0,05 … 1,25 grams.

Types of floats for match fishing

Match rods are used when you want to make long casts. Long casts allow you to catch large fish, as they stay at a depth and at some distance from the shore. For this type of fishing, a special Wagler float has been developed, which has one attachment point. Such floats are divided into:

• Corpus.
• Rod.

Float hull structures have better buoyancy and require more weight to function properly. This, in turn, allows you to cast tackle over a longer distance.

You can meet “Waglers” with both fixed and adjustable loads. A float with a fixed weight does not require any additional steps to set it up, but floats with an adjustable weight are designed to adjust the sensitivity of the float, as well as adjust its weight for long-distance casting. All designs have a digital marking indicating its own weight and the weight of the load.

The float can be attached rigidly or with the possibility of sliding along the main line.

The following factors influence the casting distance of the “wagler”:

• Float shape. The larger its cross-sectional area, the more difficult it is to cast it over a long distance. As a rule, a cigar-shaped float flies farthest.
• His weight. To throw the float far, you need to increase its weight, which negatively affects its sensitivity. In this case, you should look for the “golden” mean.

Quality floats are produced by the following companies:

• Maver;
• Milo;
• Kolmik;
• Trabuco;
• Tubertini.

When choosing one or another type of float, you should know that only branded floats have good flight characteristics, but not their cheap counterparts. In order not to spoil your mood, you need to give preference only to branded samples, although they are not cheap, but as a result, there will be no problems with this type of fishing.

It is very important that the purchased float is used for its intended purpose. Due to inexperience, you can buy a branded expensive float, but be disappointed in its work, using it for other purposes. Therefore, it is very important to know which floats and for what fishing conditions are intended. If fishing is carried out on the current, then one type of float should be used, if it is simple fishing on a lake or on a pond, then a completely different type of float, and if these are long-distance casts, then this, of course, is the Wagler. If all requirements are taken into account and a float is purchased under these requirements, then fishing will certainly be effective, and the catch will be ensured.