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Known as bobbers or corks, floats are used for two primary purposes: strike indication and depth control.
Types – Like every type of fishing tackle, floats come in all shapes and sizes, many of which are designed to perform different functions in relation to bite detection and depth control.
Round bobbers are by far the most popular and widely used style. They are usually two-tone (red and white, or orange and yellow) in color and made from plastic. These clip directly to the line, are simple to use, and are useful for panfish, catfish and other species commonly caught from the bank.
Pencil and Stick bobbers are long and narrow and tend to sit high in the water. These are less visible to fish than rounded floats, and they also provide less resistance when a fish pulls down the line. They are preferred for more subtle-striking fish like trout, walleye and carp.
Slip bobbers feature a small hole through the length of the bobber (often a tubular or cylindrical shape with foam bodies), through which line can pass. A bobber stop is attached to the line at whatever depth the angler desires. This allows them to be cast more effectively because the bobber itself can slide all the way down to the hook or sinker during the cast. When it lands, it will slide up to where the stop is set. This allows slip bobbers to be used in much deep water than either round or pencil bobbers.
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