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What Floats are Best for Coarse Fishing?


There is no one individual float design that is categorically the best coarse fishing float. As with other kinds of fishing, it is often a case of finding the best tool for the job. Listed below are some of the types of float that are commonly used during coarse fishing:


Types of freshwater floats
A range of floats are used to cover river and lake fishing. A key feature that distinguishes peacock floats from others is their weighted end, which provides additional stability in turbulent waters.
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Choosing The Right Freshwater Float


The float you choose depends on the kind  of water you are fishing, and the types of  bait you will use for your target species—for example, stick floats are for river- fishing in a current, pole floats are small and precise, and are suited to fishing with long poles, and wagglers can be used in most freshwater conditions.

Float Type

Carp float
Drift beater Loafer
Big stick
Peacock
Loaded giant crystal
Peacock waggler
Uses

Surface fishing
Still water, strong winds
Swift, turbulent water
Smooth-flowing swims, fished close in Turbulent water, sensitive to bites
Weighted base for casting further
Still water, slow- to medium-pace rivers
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