Slip Floats

Explore our premium selection of slip floats, designed for effortless casting and enhanced visibility on the water. These versatile tools provide stability and accuracy, making them ideal for various fishing techniques. Crafted from durable materials, our slip floats ensure long-lasting performance while resisting wear and tear. With easy-to-use designs, they allow for quick adjustments to suit your fishing needs. Elevate your fishing experience with reliable slip floats that help you catch more while enjoying your time outdoors.

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Little Joe Pole Unweighted Floats

Little Joe Pole Unweighted Floats

$5.99

Quick Facts

af205, af209 ... unweighted ideal for presenting live bait to larger game fish buoyant all- balsa construction fluorescent colors and high- vis glow

Lazer Sharp Balsa Float Oval Slip

Lazer Sharp Balsa Float Oval Slip

$4.99

Quick Facts

crafted from premium balsa wood, it offers excellent buoyancy and responsiveness, allowing you to detect subtle bites with ease. ... perfect for live bait or finesse presentations, this durable, high- visibility float helps anglers maintain consistent control and accurate presentations in a wide...

Lazer Sharp Balsa Float Pencil Slip

Lazer Sharp Balsa Float Pencil Slip

$4.99

Quick Facts

designed to be sensitive and balanced created from premium balsa wood slender, pencil- style float slip design provides easy depth adjustment and smooth line

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Thill Pro Series Slip Floats

Thill Pro Series Slip Floats

$4.99

(1)

Tied it on with some bait, threw it in the water, and I CAUGHT A FISH!! ... I caught a fish! ... grommet insert for line friendliness highly visible fluorescent colors premium balsa

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4 FishCatcherNow
Tied it on with some bait, threw it in the water, and I CAUGHT A FISH!!!

Thill Pro Series Unweighted Slip Floats

Thill Pro Series Unweighted Slip Floats

$4.99

(2)

Bobber worked it like was supposed to. ... Perfect for crappie fishing! ... I ’ m very happy with this type of bobber for crappie fishing. ... not weighted brass grommet feature for fishing line high- visibility fluorescent

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5 Lunker Dan
I ’ m very happy with this type of bobber for crappie fishing.

Lazer Sharp Balsa Float Oval Weighted Slip

Lazer Sharp Balsa Float Oval Weighted Slip

$5.99

Quick Facts

the oval shape enhances stability in current or wind, while the built- in weight ensures long, accurate casts and quick setup as a slip float. ... ideal for live bait or finesse rigs, this float helps anglers maintain control and detect subtle strikes for more consistent

Lazer Sharp Balsa Float Oval Weighted Slip

Lazer Sharp Balsa Float Oval Weighted Slip

$5.99

Quick Facts

designed to be sensitive and balanced created from premium balsa wood oval shape enhances stability built- in weight ensures long, accurate

Thill Pro Series Weighted Slip Float

Thill Pro Series Weighted Slip Float

$4.99

(2)

Works as a bobber should work, did some fishing with it and no complaints ... Works exactly as advertised and delivered on time! ... Great Float ... psw120 ... weighted brass grommet feature for fishing line high- visibility fluorescent

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5 Jer374848
Works as a bobber should work, did some fishing with it and no complaints

5 Wandan782
Works exactly as advertised and delivered on time!

Thill America's Favorite Slip Float Assortment

Thill America's Favorite Slip Float Assortment

$9.49

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slip floats high visibility top buoyant balsa body pack qty:

Thill Sharpshooter Float

Thill Sharpshooter Float

$6.99

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designed to make long, accurate casts weighted slip float brass grommets ensure reliable line sliding unique dart- like “ sight flight ” allows 360- degree visibility with no added buoyancy to maximize sensitivity with optimum visibility at a

Sheffield Squatty Soft Float

Sheffield Squatty Soft Float

$4.99-$5.99

Quick Facts

this float can be threaded on your fishing line and rigged as a slip float, or it can be pegged and fished at a fixed depth. ... Works better w beads on top and

Thill Splash Brite Float

Thill Splash Brite Float

$8.99

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lights up automatically when it hits the water turns off automatically when taken out of the water center slip float design line friendly grommet hi- vis top battery life: 36+

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5 Lamplighter
This is just what i was looking for. Seems to serve it's purpose. Havent had any issues with this product.

Whisker Seeker Weighted LED EVA Catfish Slip Floats

Whisker Seeker Weighted LED EVA Catfish Slip Floats

$10.99

Quick Facts

our highly visible premium led eva catfish bobbers and slip floats are weighted and ready to help you catch more fish. ... 150 hrs of night time cat fishing with one replaceable battery made of high- grade eva and will not rot like other balsa wood floats perfect aerodynamics that detects even the...

Agua-Clear Shark Surf Float Rig

Agua-Clear Shark Surf Float Rig

$8.99-$9.99

Quick Facts

equipped with 2- 1/2 inch cigar float slide tee down prior to casting ideal for targeting fluke, striper, weakfish, and

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Thill Premium Steelhead Float

Thill Premium Steelhead Float

$6.99-$7.99

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soft latex tubing that ’s easier on line than metal springs simply move the latex tube up the float's shaft, slip line into the notch, and pull down the tubing buoyant balsa body rides lower on the shortened float shaft, providing a compact but very visible steelhead float comes in...

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5 crystalchik1
Happy with this steelhead float purchase- good quality and seems like it will help me catch more fish.

5 PapaBear7890
This is a great design for pier fishing for Steelhead. Easy to see and easy to install on your line.

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Thill Nite Brite Lighted Float

Thill Nite Brite Lighted Float

$9.99

WAS: $11.29*

Quick Facts

uses: center slider float glows brighter, lasts longer and makes fishing in the dark easy and productive can be used as slip or fixed used for multiple species including walleye and crappie design and details: super bright glow that can be easily seen even in waves available in...

Comal Tackle Cigar Peg Float - Assorted

Comal Tackle Cigar Peg Float - Assorted

$5.49

Quick Facts

pack qty: 4 design and details: float simple design custom peg can be used for fixed depth or slip

Eagle Claw Balsa Steelhead Float
  • Green/Orange

Eagle Claw Balsa Steelhead Float

$5.99

Quick Facts

height: 5 ” weight options: 8, 11, or 6. 2 g uses: can be fished as fixed or slip float perfect for when you ’ re chasing after steelies ... center hollow tube 4 rubber stops for versatile

Leland's Lures E-Z Crappie Float

Leland's Lures E-Z Crappie Float

$3.99

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easy on/off for slip float fishing 1 red float 1 yellow flow 1 green float ... Time Proven Product! ... I haven ’ t used them yet but Lelands has been around forever making quality

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5 Aoden0472
I haven ’ t used them yet but Lelands has been around forever making quality products!

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Blackbird Phantom Floats
  • Clear

Blackbird Phantom Floats

$6.99

Quick Facts

uses: ideal when stealth is required freshwater use perfect trotting float for salmon and steelhead excellent for crappy and other panfish in shallow water easily adapted to a slip float style of

Thill Premium Weighted Floats

Thill Premium Weighted Floats

$5.99-$6.49

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Favorite Slip Bobber ... features soft latex tubing for securely attaching float to line buoyant balsa body rides lower on the shortened float shaft available in both slip and spring float models for any float fishing

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5 Rescobedo91
This floats are so good, my favorites right now. They cast very well and line slides thru it easy.

5 Fisherman 397
We bought a few of these at the time and they are just what we needed!

5 Iowa Panfishing
I always have a stock of these slip bobbers. Great for long casting. Easily seen at a distance.

5 ncallan32
Whether I 'm fishing rivers or lakes, set 30' down or only 6' down these things are awesome. Great value and great quality as well. You really ca n't go wrong with these thill floats.,

5 Wandan782
Great price for the product, exactly what I was looking for! Will buy again from Dick ’s.

Thill Premium Weighted Spring Floats

Thill Premium Weighted Spring Floats

$5.99

Quick Facts

wf490- 2, wf598-

Comal Tackle Peg Cigar Rainbow Float Assortment

Comal Tackle Peg Cigar Rainbow Float Assortment

$3.99

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four pack with an oval shape floats are fitted with custom pegs can be used for fixed depth or slip fishing comal® peg floats are loved for their

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5 mikebfl
work great. bright colors. kids enjoyed using them.

Comal Tackle Peg Oval 2'' Red Floats

Comal Tackle Peg Oval 2'' Red Floats

$3.99

Quick Facts

three pack with an oval shape floats are fitted with custom pegs can be used for fixed depth or slip fishing comal® peg floats are loved for their

Thill America's Classic Oval Shape Float

Thill America's Classic Oval Shape Float

$4.49-$5.49

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great slip bobber ... oval shape buoyant balsa body rides lower on the shortened float shaft high- visibility orange and red top provides superior visibility from any distance available in both slip and spring styles to suit any float fishing

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5 John c w
Works great for crappie fishing. Was happy to see it in the store and in stock

5 Anthony_22
Good product. Works well and floats. I would use it again

5 Mi Bike Guy
Bought this to go fishing withy daughter, works great for worm and gock methods.

5 pt93
Went on a crappie fishing trip and it worked well for light bites

5 Lord Teddy
Well known design, easy to rig and easy to see. Many sizes availiable.

Eagle Claw Balsa Steelhead Floats - 3 Pack
  • Black/Orange

Eagle Claw Balsa Steelhead Floats - 3 Pack

$5.99

Quick Facts

weight: 2, 4, and 6 g 3 floats per package uses: can be fished as fixed or slip float perfect for when you ’ re chasing after steelies ... center hollow tube 4 rubber stops to change- up

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Slip Floats

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  • What are slip floats and how do they work in fishing?
  • What materials are commonly used in slip floats?
  • What types of fishing situations are slip floats best suited for?
  • How do I choose the right size slip float for my fishing needs?
  • What are the advantages of using slip floats compared to fixed floats?

Frequently Asked Questions For Slip Floats

Slip floats are a type of fishing float that allows anglers to adjust the depth at which their bait is presented in the water. They slide along the fishing line, enabling the bait to be suspended at various depths, which is particularly useful for targeting fish that are feeding at different levels. This versatility makes slip floats a popular choice for both beginners and experienced anglers.

Slip floats are typically made from materials such as balsa wood, plastic, or foam. Balsa wood is favored for its lightweight and buoyant properties, allowing for easy casting and sensitivity to bites. Plastic and foam options are also available, providing durability and resistance to water absorption, which can enhance their longevity in various fishing conditions.

Slip floats are ideal for a variety of fishing situations, including still water, rivers, and lakes. They are particularly effective for targeting species that feed at different depths, such as panfish, trout, and bass. Anglers often use slip floats when fishing in areas with varying depths or when they want to keep their bait off the bottom to avoid snags.

Choosing the right size slip float depends on several factors, including the type of fish you are targeting, the depth of the water, and the weight of your bait. Generally, larger floats are better for deeper waters or heavier baits, while smaller floats are suitable for shallower areas and lighter presentations. It's important to match the float size to your fishing conditions for optimal performance.

Slip floats offer several advantages over fixed floats, primarily their ability to adjust depth easily. This feature allows anglers to adapt to changing conditions and target fish at various depths without needing to re-rig. Additionally, slip floats can provide more natural bait presentation, as they enable the bait to move freely in the water column, mimicking the behavior of live bait.