Coarse Fishing Floats
Coarse fishing floats cover pole floats, wagglers, stick floats and pellet wagglers for canals, rivers and commercial lakes. Every listing shows the lowest in-stock price we have found and the shops we track.
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Pole floats are sold by pattern and size, with carbon, wire or glass stems and bristle or hollow tips. Wagglers and stick floats are for running-line fishing, and loaded or foam pellet wagglers suit shallow commercial work.
Most floats come in several sizes, so check the size on the retailer page before buying.
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Pole Floats, Wagglers and Stick Floats
A pole float is chosen by body shape and stem material for the depth, flow and bait. Wagglers attach bottom-end only and are cast on a running line, while stick floats are attached top and bottom for trotting rivers.
Pellet wagglers are short, buoyant floats for fishing shallow with pellets on commercial fisheries.
Sizes, Tips and Stems
Size is the shot-carrying capacity, usually in grams or a shot count, and the tip shows the bite. Stem material changes stability, with wire the steadiest and carbon the lightest.
For rods and reels to fish them with, see the best float fishing rods guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size pole float should I use?
Deeper or flowing water needs a heavier float, shallow still water a lighter one. Many anglers carry two or three sizes of one pattern.
What is a loaded waggler?
A waggler with weight built into its base, so less shot is needed on the line. It casts cleanly and is common on commercial fisheries.
Wire stem or carbon stem?
Wire stems sit steadier in wind and tow, carbon stems are lighter and more sensitive on the drop. Both are listed here.
Are floats sold singly or in packs?
Most are sold singly by size, some in mixed packs. Check the retailer page for the exact size and quantity.