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Some years ago I acquired a box of assorted tackle probably originally purchased in the 1960's / 70s. Amongst this were three floats all of similar pattern but of different lengths. I have never actually used them but they do appear to be of tubular alloy construction. Has anyone ever come across these as I have never seen anything like them - mind you I have lead a sheltered life so maybe they are very common after all.

Thanks

I remember having a couple of those in the (possibly early) 1960's, if I remember correctly the ones I had were tubular aluminium, probably the same size as the smallest one in your photo. Sorry, I have no idea if they are common or not.

Think they are Palmer floats. There was also an aluminium float tube I believe.

A previous thread about them.

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AndyB wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:42 pm A previous thread about them.

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Many thanks AndyB - there was also a Palmer disgorger in that box of bits and pieces that contained those floats. All I need to do now is find a Palmer Float Tube.

Do you shot them with balsa wood?

I have one of these and they are indeed made by palmers, i also have the discorger , the floats should have cork rungs on them that alter the buoyancy ,i will post a pucture of mine when i return from work

Well I never!

I have never seen or heard of these,Palmers float tube but not floats.

Live and learn.
Thank you for sharing
-Nige.

Palmers float with cork rings to alter buoyancy