Mar 26, 2011 · A popular imported material for companies making floats was the porcupine quill out of Africa. These quills are thick and tapered to points. With very little preparation and the …

In today's video we will see how to make a fishing float using porcupine quills....more. Dear DIY Fishing Friends, Do you like handmade floats?

Mar 16, 2025 · This is a beautiful real quill fishing float. Great for all types of fish including Bream, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Bass and including Catfish. Lightweight, soft on the water landing to …

From the classic red and white round float through to the foam cone float that can easily slip on or off the line, the Sure Catch unweighted floats will be an asset to your fishing.

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Porcupine Quill Floats - The small quills from American porcupines make incredibly sensitive floats for micro fishing or for anglers who use floats with their tenkara rods.

Oct 7, 2019 · Quill floats are traditional fishing floats. The quill from any large bird works. Crow is a very traditional choice as is turkey. I started with a turkey wing feather. Start by stripping the …

I was recently approached by fellow angler, Lee Swords, and asked to give a few tips about making a traditional float, so here goes. First select a nice healthy quill. In this case it is a mute …