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When I was on the Wharfe a couple of week ago I sometimes had difficulty viewing my float as it passed from shade to dappled to light, so I decided to try and make a float that was easier to see as it trotted downstream. These are the Mk1 version and they will be given a run out when the rivers up here lose about three meters of water.
Thanks
BB

Black can almost always be seen.

Nicely made dome tops BB

I could have done with one of those a couple of weeks ago, nice looking floats
I resorted to slipping a largeish black float rubber over the tip of the float to aid visibility, not ideal but it seemed to work.

There are guys on here that can turn these from a piece of Balsa and they do a lovely job for Grayling on slightly boiling water. I always go back to Peter Drennan despite the non traditional look appearance



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Lovely looking floats, hope they're easy to see.

NiceRoach wrote: ↑Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:29 pm There are guys on here that can turn these from a piece of Balsa and they do a lovely job for Grayling on slightly boiling water. I always go back to Peter Drennan despite the non traditional look appearance



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I wouldn't mind a 6g Balsa version; they're perfect for livebaiting.

Olly wrote: ↑Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:28 pm Black can almost always be seen.

I use black floats a lot. A Keith Arthur VHS I was bought, taught me this valuable lesson. They don't catch anglers as well though.

Marc wrote: ↑Wed Feb 23, 2022 8:56 pm

Olly wrote: ↑Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:28 pm Black can almost always be seen.

I use black floats a lot. A Keith Arthur VHS I was bought, taught me this valuable lesson. They don't catch anglers as well though.

The MKll version will be black domed, I'm just waiting for the balsa to arrive.

Thanks
BB

I usually use an Avon float with a banded black, white tip. It shows up in contrasting light well for my eyes.