Gold Medal Floats

ALL BALSA

🪶 All Balsa Pole Float

The All Balsa pole float has grown steadily in popularity in recent years, with several British float makers — including Gold Medal Floats — now producing this robust and versatile float.

Its solid balsa construction makes it ideal for drifting canals, drains, slow-moving rivers, and even commercial carp pools. With an aerodynamic body shape, it can be used for both holding back and trotting steadily in the flow.

🧪 Design and Features

  • Material: 100 % balsa (body and tip)

  • Tip: Balsa tip for extra buoyancy and excellent visibility on long poles

  • Shape: Aerodynamic for smooth tracking in flow or tow

  • Shoulder: Designed to help hold up in moving water

  • Fittings: Some models come with quick-change adaptors, removing the need for an eye

This combination of buoyancy and strength makes the All Balsa float a great all-rounder, especially for caster and slow tow presentations.

🎣 Techniques and Shotting

  • A good starting point is to set the float 12 inches over depth, with a couple of shots laying on.

  • In a tow, the buoyant balsa tip allows the float to slow down the bait effectively.

  • If the float starts to drag under, fine-tuning the shotting balance will regain the perfect presentation.

  • When the flow picks up, lay the float downstream of the shot — as the tow catches it, the bait will lift and move naturally, often triggering an instant take as the fish believes the bait is “escaping.”

🪝 Shotting Tips

  • Style leads are particularly effective:

    • Pinch them lightly with a style tool for easy sliding up and down the line.

    • Bunch for a bulk to get the bait down fast.

    • Spread for a slow-drop presentation.

  • Split shot also works well if used in small sizes:

    • Squeeze gently to keep them adjustable.

    • If a shot sticks, squeeze it in the opposite direction to free it.

📝 Tip: When shotting up, place your style shots on a strip of sticky tape, slot the line between the splits, then pinch them gently onto the line. This makes for a cleaner, more precise rig.

✅ In summary:

  • 100 % balsa construction — strong, stable, and versatile

  • Perfect for canals, drains, slow rivers, and commercials

  • Buoyant tip allows for controlled dragging and tow fishing

  • Ideal for caster and slow-drop presentations

  • Easy to adjust shotting for bulk or slow fall

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