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Title: A float that can only hold 1 spike up only but not one waxie too heavy
Post by: Old Goat on Jan 26, 2024, 12:32 AM

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Title: Re: A float that can only hold 1 spike up only but not one waxie too heavy
Post by: krispcritter on Jan 26, 2024, 06:52 AM

I've cut the old foam ones that use a toothpick to lock in place down so they are neutral buoyancy for jig and bait. They are black with a yellow end. Think they were a HT product.

Title: Re: A float that can only hold 1 spike up only but not one waxie too heavy
Post by: zcm_82 on Jan 26, 2024, 07:20 AM

The trimmable foam ones like Northlands or Ice Busters work well for setting buoyancy right where you want it.

The smallest sized foam Carlisle floats are pretty good if you don't want to mess with trimming but they freeze up really easily.

Thill makes some really small balsa ones as well, but they're kinda pricey and fragile.

Title: Re: A float that can only hold 1 spike up only but not one waxie too heavy
Post by: Old Goat on Jan 26, 2024, 07:26 AM

  These are way smaller than the 2 inch Thill MSB2-2 Mini Shy Bite look the same though there is not even enough room for the Thill name on it. I put the smallest gill pill under it and the results are unbelievable. I tried a second maggot sunk tried 1 waxie sunk I'm stoked about this set-up and wouldn't you know another heat wave for about 9 days the weather this year is terrible. I will have time for trials though.