{"product_id":"ez-drift-floats","title":"Beau Mac EZ-Drift Inline Slider Floats","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your bait or jig at a chosen depth without fixing a bobber in one place on your line. \u003cstrong\u003eBeau Mac EZ-Drift Inline Slider Floats\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet the Depth, Follow the Drift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Better Fit for Adjustable-Depth Fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Components, Useful Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInline slider design allows line to move through the float to the stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePE foam construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack body with chartreuse and fluorescent orange visibility accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo floats per pack, with two bobber stops and four red beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable-depth setup for freshwater and saltwater float presentations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDF1 at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background-color:#3399cc;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListed Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFloats per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Rigging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEDF1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 bobber stops and 4 red beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Your Float Rig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a bait setup, pair an appropriately sized \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tackleexpress.com\/products\/owner-mutu-light-circle-hooks\"\u003eOwner Mutu Light Circle Hook\u003c\/a\u003e with your chosen bait. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tackleexpress.com\/products\/seaguar-blue-label-100-fluorocarbon-25-yards-leader-line\"\u003eSeaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon Leader\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTackle Express Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with your offering clear of bottom or kelp, then change the stop position in small increments to find the productive depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stop after repeated casts and after landing a fish. A slipping stop can quietly change your presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions Before Your First Drift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a fixed bobber or a sliding float?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an inline sliding float. The line travels through the float, and a bobber stop sets the fishing depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the EDF1 package?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo 1 oz floats, two bobber stops and four red beads. Hooks, leader, bait and additional terminal tackle are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use these for white seabass as well as salmon and steelhead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fish a jig beneath the float?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beau Mac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50720186564864,"sku":"EDF1","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/beau-mac-ez-drift-inline-slider-floatsbobbers-and-floatsedf1-3693470.webp?v=1792700660","url":"https:\/\/tackleexpress.com\/products\/ez-drift-floats","provider":"Tackle Express - Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Tackle Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}