Opinion matrix: Marker floats
This time around, our panel of angling experts reveal their thoughts when it comes to feature finding
What types of marker float do you use and why do you prefer this make, shape and/or material?
Calum Kletta
“Truth be told, I very rarely use a marker float, preferring to identify areas with just a bare lead. I will use a marker float if fishing somewhere that has a very uniform bottom where slight variations in depth can reveal feeding spots, so buoyancy and visibility are paramount and for that reason I choose a Gardner Seeker Float. I use a big loop in the end of my line, so I can quickly attach the float to check the depth if required.”
Lewis Read
“Call me old fashioned, but you still can’t really beat balsa marker floats. They are certainly not as robust as one of the moulded style Seeker Marker Floats we manufacture, but if you’re mainly focused on the finite performance, then a Pencil Marker float is the way to go. They are just lighter, slimmer (so less wind resistance) and have a smaller flight embedded in the top and it’s these details that makes the difference.”
Craig Mortimer
“In the past I have used most of the other marker floats on the market, however I have come to the conclusion that the Gardner Seeker marker float is by far and away the best type and value for money. It has a very long, tapered body enabling long casting distances and because of the material used, it’s ultra buoyant. It also comes with two different screw-in flights and this really helps on certain days to see the float in the different light levels.”
George Benos
“I mainly use the moulded style Gardner Seeker Marker Floats and I find these to be very versatile, as they come with a nice size day glow orange and black interchangeable flight to suit different light conditions. This has the added value of allowing them to be seen perfectly at range. I also find the aerodynamic shape and buoyancy of these floats allows them to be accurately cast over long distances and rise to the top every time.”
