STILLWATER BLUE FLOAT

The Stillwater Blue Float is a classic waggler with a long, fine antenna, first introduced in the 1970s. It became one of the earliest floats to feature a combination of materials — typically a tapered balsa body paired with a plastic or cane antenna.

Mass-produced at the time for the tackle trade, it quickly earned a permanent place in anglers’ tackle boxes — not just for its looks, but for how brilliantly it performed on still waters.

🧰 Design & Performance

• Materials: Tapered balsa body with a long plastic or cane antenna.

• Shotting Capacity: 3–7 BB.

• Best Use: Stillwaters, canals, ponds, and slow-moving rivers.

• Key Strength: Ultra-sensitive antenna ideal for on-the-drop presentation.

This float is especially effective when fishing hemp and tares, where delicate bite detection is essential. A single grain of hemp can pull the antenna down, so precise shotting is crucial.

Because the antenna is long and fine, it can show the tiniest of indications as fish intercept the bait during the fall. Painting black and white bands on the tip makes these shy bites stand out clearly — even at a distance.

🌿 When to Use

• Perfect for seed fishing (hemp, tares) and small bait work.

• Excellent for calm or slightly choppy conditions, where the long tip rides the waves without bouncing.

• Ideal for clear water, where a white body blends against the sky for better camouflage.

🖌️ Tip: Painting alternating black and white bands on the tip allows you to “count down” as the float settles, helping detect bites mid-drop.

🏆 Clive’s Match Memory

I first used these floats on a lake in my home city, fishing hemp at 25 m — well past the pole line. Hemp fishing can often be frustrating, with missed bites and delicate takes. But with the Stillwater Blue Float, I experienced far less resistance, allowing multiple strikes before needing to reel in.

That day, our match weights doubled — from a typical 6–7 lb up to 12–14 lb. Since then, this float has become a firm favourite in my box.

🧭 Why It Works

• ✅ Detects the most subtle drop bites.

• ✅ Stable in a breeze and easy to control.

• ✅ Lightweight for natural presentation.

• ✅ Perfect for finicky feeding roach and skimmers.

📘 For complete rigging and shotting diagrams — plus expert hemp fishing techniques — see Clive Branson’s Float Fishing Manual (Paperback or PDF).

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