Matching the perfect float to the right condition is not a
difficult task. Think of it this way; A typical NASCAR racing
team will carry at least six different compounds of tires
to the qualification day.
This allows the engineers and the driver to pick the
right set of tires in order to find the best suitable
grip and top speed for the track conditions.
The tendency of weather and water conditions to change
from spot to spot is the most common reason for anglers
to own a wide selection of floats.
A typical set of our floats is designed for use in moving
or still water conditions. That is why Expodex diverges from
its competitors by caring an amazing variety of floats suited
for all types of fishing conditions.
Each individual float is characteristically designed to outrival
any water or weather circumstances.
Float style and size should be determined by waves, wind strength,
the depth of the water, shyness of fish, current, its size
and type of bait use and required casting distance.
Experimentation is the key to success in float fishing.
The most important principle in proper float selection is
diameter. Larger diameter floats have a tendency to be more
stable in the current.
Wider floats are great for riding over and through rough current.
This allows for a very adequate and authentic presentation
of the bait, unfortunately the use of wider body float may
have a tendency to make it more resistant and less sensitive
to fish strikes.
The key resolution to this problem is to use the thinnest
flat that will perform effectively in current weather conditions,
and the widest flat that will not give to much resistance
to the biting fish.
The buoyancy or capacity is another principal in float selection.
Expodex’s quality floats are typically indicated with
the size number on the side of the float.
This allows the angler to select the most effective
shot weight for the specific float. The quantity and weight
of the shots used in balancing depends on float’s capacity.
The larger the float, the more shot is required to set it
up properly in the water.
The addition of an extra shot allows larger floats to be cast
further, to run the bait deeper and hold the bait down through
faster water.
Unfortunately larger size flats offer more resistance which
in fact reduces sensitivity.
