Snap-in float fishing rods must be balanced. That is, you need to correctly select all components: float, hook, line, sinker, leashes.

What are floats?



The most popular floats of elongated shape. They are the easiest way to make yourself and they are very good for fishing on calm rivers with slow flow or in places where the water is stationary. These floats are great react to the slightest movement of the hook, for what is loved by all anglers.

Floats pear shaped are more resistant to water, therefore can be used for fishing on rivers with fast current. Anglers sportsmen prefer to use snap without an antenna, that allows to detect a subtle bite. Lately in Vogue are flat floats, which work well when fishing in the rapid current.

What to do float?



Judging by the reviews of fishermen, good tooling is their container, which is inside chocolate eggs "kinder surprise". In order to make him float, you will need to drill two small holes at the top and bottom plastic container. Then through them you need to slide the thin cocktail straw. If not, you can use the plastic core from the candy "Lollipop". In any of the tubes need to close the holes. This can be done using any waterproof material: clay, clay, silicone sealant, epoxy resin.

Most often with his own hands made the floats out of foam. The denser the material, the easier it is to make snap desired shape. It can be any of: pear-shaped, oblong, flat. After the float is clipped, it needs to process fine-grained sandpaper. Then it is necessary to make a through hole. For this purpose it is best to use a bamboo stick, which you need to pierce the float first one side, then the other. Such a precaution is required for the reason that the foam can crumble. Next, snap the cover in any quick-drying varnish or paint.

The easiest way to equip a fishing rod to make the float from crow's or Raven's feather. To do this, first cut off all the feathers, and carefully anneal the rod. This snap-in can be painted or leave it natural color. In order that the float did not sink or lay on the surface of the water, should to choose the right sinker. Another easy way to make snap to use champagne corks.