Beau Mac EZ-Drift Inline Slider Floats

Keep your bait or jig at a chosen depth without fixing a bobber in one place on your line. Beau Mac EZ-Drift Inline Slider Floats let line travel through the float until it reaches your bobber stop, giving you an adjustable-depth presentation for salmon, steelhead and California white seabass fishing. This EDF1 pack includes two 1 oz floats, two bobber stops and four red beads.

Set the Depth, Follow the Drift

A sliding float makes it easier to fish a deeper presentation than a fixed bobber allows comfortably on a short casting rig. Move the stop to change your fishing depth, then let the bait or jig settle beneath the float. The black PE foam body is topped with chartreuse and fluorescent orange accents to help you track it on the surface.

Choose this style when you want to suspend a jig or bait above bottom, follow a river drift, or present squid or mackerel along a kelp edge. In current, manage slack so excess line does not pull the float ahead of your offering. Around kelp, leave enough clearance to keep the rig away from fronds and structure.

A Better Fit for Adjustable-Depth Fishing

Best for: float-and-jig presentations for salmon and steelhead, bait suspended beneath a sliding float, and white seabass bait presentations near California kelp lines. It is a useful choice when depth changes between drifts or fishing spots.

The trade-off is a little more rigging than a clip-on bobber: you need a properly seated stop and bead, plus a balanced terminal rig. Choose a smaller float for delicate, lightly weighted presentations if this 1 oz size is more than your setup needs. Strong current, wind and heavy bait can also change how the float sits, so test the complete rig before fishing.

Simple Components, Useful Control

• Inline slider design allows line to move through the float to the stop.
• PE foam construction.
• Black body with chartreuse and fluorescent orange visibility accents.
• Two floats per pack, with two bobber stops and four red beads.
• Adjustable-depth setup for freshwater and saltwater float presentations.

EDF1 at a Glance

Build Your Float Rig

Install a bobber stop on the main line, followed by a bead and the inline float. Add the terminal rig suited to your bait or jig, then slide the stop to set the distance between the float and your offering. Check that the bead cannot pass through the float opening and that the stop holds its position under fishing tension.

For a bait setup, pair an appropriately sized Owner Mutu Light Circle Hook with your chosen bait. Use Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon Leader in a strength appropriate to the species, cover and tackle. Match hook size and leader strength to the situation rather than to the float alone.

Tackle Express Tips

• Test the rig beside the bank or boat first. Adjust weight and bait size until the float rides visibly rather than being pulled under by the rig.
• Start with your offering clear of bottom or kelp, then change the stop position in small increments to find the productive depth.
• Check the stop after repeated casts and after landing a fish. A slipping stop can quietly change your presentation.

Questions Before Your First Drift

Is this a fixed bobber or a sliding float?
It is an inline sliding float. The line travels through the float, and a bobber stop sets the fishing depth.

What comes in the EDF1 package?
Two 1 oz floats, two bobber stops and four red beads. Hooks, leader, bait and additional terminal tackle are separate.

Can I use these for white seabass as well as salmon and steelhead?
Yes. Float presentations with squid or mackerel along California kelp lines are another use for this style. Balance the complete rig and set the depth to avoid nearby structure.

Can I fish a jig beneath the float?
Yes. Choose a jig and any additional weight that allow the float to remain visible and responsive, and adjust the stop to keep the jig at your target depth.