Ok folks, looking for the best all round marker float. Casting, buoyancy, durability. What do you recommend?
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MCF Phil
MCF Phil
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Yep agree MCF ,
This is the one IMO
https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/mcf-tackle-thunderbird-marker-float
Yep agree MCF ,
This is the one IMO
https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/mcf-tackle-thunderbird-marker-float
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Fox Pike Floats, or ESP Mini marker floats.
Fox Pike Floats, or ESP Mini marker floats.
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Nash Spot On Marker Float.
Nash Spot On Marker Float.
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Dave Sloane's hand made, best I've ever used and still half a dozen in the tackle shed
Dave Sloane's hand made, best I've ever used and still half a dozen in the tackle shed
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I use the 'Rig It Tackle' ones which are hand made and VERY good also.
I use the 'Rig It Tackle' ones which are hand made and VERY good also.
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with all this time on your hands (if you arent working) try making some yourself. Some balsa wood, swivels, paper clips, dart flights and thread are all thats needed, alongside some boat or child paint and varnish is you want.
I made 10 5 years ago and still going strong, all in cost no more than £15 in bits and I made adjustable zig floats, floats for my sling and a few other bits from the materials, and I still have some left over
with all this time on your hands (if you arent working) try making some yourself. Some balsa wood, swivels, paper clips, dart flights and thread are all thats needed, alongside some boat or child paint and varnish is you want.
I made 10 5 years ago and still going strong, all in cost no more than £15 in bits and I made adjustable zig floats, floats for my sling and a few other bits from the materials, and I still have some left over
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Never heard of them Jase, see they're in Manchester
Never heard of them Jase, see they're in Manchester
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MCF Thunderbird 👍
MCF Thunderbird 👍
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Bill Hopkins at cyprinid products makes two types of balsa floats.
They fly out well.
Bill Hopkins at cyprinid products makes two types of balsa floats.
They fly out well.
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Chance would be a fine thing, me and the missus both attempting to work full time with a 22 month old ball of energy in tow doesn't leave me with a lot of time. Not complaining, happy and grateful to still be employed, but time is a little thin on the ground 😂.
Thanks for the recommendations lads. I actually have one of the MCF Thunderbird floats currently and whilst it is very durable and very boutant I find it lacks in the casting side. Was hoping something would tick all three boxes but from what I've seen the long balsa ones seem to be the one for distance but probably not particularly durable?
Chance would be a fine thing, me and the missus both attempting to work full time with a 22 month old ball of energy in tow doesn't leave me with a lot of time. Not complaining, happy and grateful to still be employed, but time is a little thin on the ground 😂.
Thanks for the recommendations lads. I actually have one of the MCF Thunderbird floats currently and whilst it is very durable and very boutant I find it lacks in the casting side. Was hoping something would tick all three boxes but from what I've seen the long balsa ones seem to be the one for distance but probably not particularly durable?
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Yes mate, all hand made proper r kid..👌👌
Really nice, genuine people too Gaz and a pleasure to deal with. I bought 10 about 6 years ago and still got a few left. By christ they go some and absolutely fly up with a supple mono leader on. !! Struggle reach them with the main rods they go that well!
Yes mate, all hand made proper r kid..👌👌
Really nice, genuine people too Gaz and a pleasure to deal with. I bought 10 about 6 years ago and still got a few left. By christ they go some and absolutely fly up with a supple mono leader on. !! Struggle reach them with the main rods they go that well!
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Another vote for MCF. I use the lighthouse and stealth versions
Another vote for MCF. I use the lighthouse and stealth versions
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Avid marker 👍
Avid marker 👍