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What is your favourite float for river fishing ?

Maple Leaf Drennan
- 7 (15.9%)
Canuck Drennan
- 9 (20.5%)
Cork
- 6 (13.6%)
Dink
- 7 (15.9%)
Balsa
- 4 (9.1%)
Other
- 11 (25%)

Total Members Voted: 43


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Reservoir Dog

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Re: Favourite Floats
« Reply #15 on: February 26, 2006, 06:51:43 PM »
Which is better Balsa or cork?
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Fish Assassin

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Re: Favourite Floats
« Reply #16 on: February 26, 2006, 07:07:18 PM »
Quote from: Reservoir Dog on February 26, 2006, 06:51:43 PM
Which is better Balsa or cork?

Depends on who you talked to. Strictly personal preference
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Re: Favourite Floats
« Reply #17 on: February 26, 2006, 10:42:36 PM »
Cork is heavier and seems more durable then balsa. Cork is my personal reference. But i have to admit i found a Drennen and used one for the 1st time..wow.. love the way they float and the sensitivity.

DaN
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Re: Favourite Floats
« Reply #18 on: February 26, 2006, 10:54:27 PM »
I would still have to go with Balsa!!  But I am rather picky over what kind of Balsa float I would use.  Some work well for me, and some do not. ;)
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Reservoir Dog

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Re: Favourite Floats
« Reply #19 on: February 26, 2006, 11:31:08 PM »
I would like to get some balsa & cork and carve my own. I have some really fine carving tools, which I haven't used (yet)
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Re: Favourite Floats
« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2006, 08:33:30 AM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on February 26, 2006, 06:42:39 PM
Quote from: silex on February 26, 2006, 11:42:11 AM
Where do you 'balsa' users get the balsa to make em?......or do you buy them? Looking for a cheap source of Balsa to turn some floats.

Steve

You can buy balsa at Windsor Lumber.

Yes...I have seen good sized pieces there but it is hellish expensive ! I'm thinking there must be a cheaper source of this stuff so that a float doesn't end up costing $10 ...otherwise I might as well buy Drennans.
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