Go the float

Fishing with floats is an effective method with distinct advantages depending on your target species and fishing destination. As fisherman we are spoiled for choice, however, there are a few float examples that have served me well for different reasons.
    
Floats as strike indicators: Pencil floats are a good strike indicator. When pencil floats are set properly they sit low in the water.  It’s common practice to add and subtract small split-shot sinkers to adjust and correctly balance your float and to have it sit correctly in the water. Pencil Floats provide very little water surface resistance so the fish don’t feel weight when they bite. When they disappear below the surface, this is your sign to strike and hook up. You can create your own pencil or running float using a cork and ink tube from a pen. Cork, kebab sticks and safety pins also work well.

Floats to assist casting: Bubble floats marry well when fishing small live baits. They are also very versatile, allowing you to fill them with water, which adds weight for extra casting distance. This is advantageous in casting small live bait of any type. Their weight also helps them maintain their cast position in choppy conditions and having a clear transparent look, keeps them well camouflaged.

Biodegradable balloon floats for predetermined suspension depth and floating out baits: If you are using balloons, as floats for species like tuna and sharks, make sure you go out of your way to try and find biodegradable balloons. All care should be taken to preserve a sustainable fishing environment without cause for concern to any sea life or other living animals. That said, balloons are an excellent choice for suspending larger baits at the depth you desire. Their large surface area also allows the wind and currents to easily catch and successfully drift baits away from your boat or away from shore when land based to your target zone.

So, remember, try targeting species where you give fishing with a float a go; it may prove to be your next best thing. Mudeyes fished under a float, for example, are one of the most effective techniques for catching lake trout.