Handmade Fishing Floats By Andrew Field

A Float In India!

2012-01-18T01:37:00.000-08:00

Mahseer Fishing, Cauvery River 2012

Hello Float Anglers!!

I have just returned from 10 days fishing on the Cauvery river in India! I am not normally one for uploading images of myself but unfortunately on this occasion the only pics of the fish are sullied with me holding them, plus I had such a wonderful time I felt I should share my experience with you all. I have fished many places both in the UK and overseas but I can honestly say that India is something very very special. I have always been interested in India and the Mahseer that swim in its rivers but always imagined it would only ever be something I read about in books or watched on tv. However this soon changed after a chat to John Bailey last year when he suggested I should come along on one of his guided "Angling Travel" tours and give my floats the ultimate work out! I soon found myself in my workshop making some floats for the trip including some in sizes that have never been seen before, massive stick floats, fluted avons and all manor of designs of up to 1.5 feet long with the idea of trotting live baits and heavy chunks of ragi paste in deep deep water. The Cauvery is a beautiful river and packed with fish, it wasn't unusual to catch 30-40 fish in an hour using small chunks of ragi paste, most of them were small ranging from 2 to 5lb's but every now and again I would hook mahseer of 10, 15 or upwards of 20lbs and on a couple of occasions even bigger fish took the bait along with almost all the line from the reel no matter how hard i tried to control them. The mahseer seemed to be mostly small and often took the bait before the float had chance to set, I soon found if i could get the bait into deeper water through the mass of small fish I had more chance of taking the bigger specimens, this is where my mid sized floats seemed to help by shotting them down with a mass of bullet leads and a bigger chunk of soft ragi so the small fish didnt have time to finish it off. The extra resistance of the bigger float didnt seem to trouble the fish, all the takes were confident and fast, in fact the extra weight of the float seemed to assist with setting the hook which was no easy task as the mahseer has the toughest boney and rubbery chops of any fish I have seen with many of the fish landed the hook had barely pierced the mouth which would explain the high count of lost fish. The hooks may have paid a part in my problems, small "Owner Cutting Point" Hooks seemed very thick and hard to set with a softer rod, next time i will be taking some finer hooks to see if they help. Even though i was using adequate line, the 3.5lb test carp rods and 6000 baitrunner reels were clearly underpowered for big mahseer and my idea of trotting live baits with my largest floats. I am reconsidering my efforts for next year and plan to upgrade to stronger tackle throughout, perhaps catfish rods and long cast reels. Many of you might think this excessive but the mahseer is such a powerful fish with a strong rubbery mouth the extra power of a more stout rod and reel is not only needed to set the hook but also to stand any chance of landing anything of any size. My aim was to take a fish of 40lb on a float, towards the end of my trip I caught a near 40 using a conventional fixed lead methods with an uptide rod and multiplier reel with 40lb line. The fight was unbelievably powerful and i realised the enormity of taking one on a trotted bait. I suppose the big question is, was the "Float In India" idea a success? I feel I have unfinished business there so I have booked again for next year, if I am honest I didn't donate as much time as I could have to the floats favouring tried and tested methods in a bid to catch a big-un! What I will say is, it was the best fun!! In all I caught well over 200 mahseer on the floats ranging from 6oz to 25lb and lost fish I am sure were much much bigger.

Float fishing India was one of the most incredible experiences of my life and to top off the trip with a near 40lb'er with only a couple of hours remaining before we left for home was just perfect. Its an experience every angler should try and I have already booked for 2013, I am taking my long suffering girlfriend with me too, I figured she could feed me while I fish, so I won't have to put the rod down!! After that, who knows! Maybe il try the north of India for a goonch catfish, one of those on a float would be a challenge.

To book a trip to India contact Joy at Angling-Travel, I guarantee you wont regret it!!

www.angling-travel.com

If you would like me to make you a float or two be sure to get in touch on the usual e mail or phone numbers.

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Reed Wagglers & Cork Pike Bobs

2011-12-30T07:27:00.000-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

I have just uploaded images of some reed wagglers I recently finished for myself, they will add to the selection of floats il be taking to India In January. The aim is to catch a good sized mahseer on a float, I fear it may be a challenge but I will try my hardest and upload the pics upon my return.

Also shown is a set of 3 pike floats i made for myself over the Christmas break. Unfortunately I haven't managed half as much pike fishing as I would like this year so these are a little treat for myself to use once i get back from India!!

As usual if you would like me to make you some floats, just get in touch on the usual e mail or phone numbers.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Fishing Gazette Float, Porcupine quills, Grayling Bobs, Perch Bobs, Duckers.

2011-11-05T10:01:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

I have just finished a selection of Porcupine quill floats in various styles. With the pike fishing season under way there has been a lot of interest in the pike range of floats. The Gazette style floats come in 3 sizes and the latest ones are made with porcupine quill stems as well as the gold leaf bar to the front of the body. I have also uploaded pics of various other porcupine quill based floats, have a look and see what you think.

As usual if you would like me to make you a float or two be sure to get in touch and discuss your requirements.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Mahseer Floats, Allcock Fishing Gazette Float, Float Tube, Float Box

2011-09-29T09:46:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

I was digging around in some old fishing gear the other day and found an old Allcock Fishing Gazette float. The pin was missing and the rest was in generally poor condition so I thought id modify it so it could be fished with again. I have fixed a hardwood stem through the centre and filled along the inside of the old slit so its water tight. I have fitted it with a large strong brass eye and threaded the eye and bound the cork body top & bottom with thick grade nylon rod thread. I opted to leave the original badge and paint work which shows years of good service it has already given, it seemed a shame to remove it. The final step is to give it a signature and a nice glossy finish, it looks a treat and is a unique float which can be used again and again! If you have any old pike bungs laying around feel free to send them to me and il get them ready for this years pike season, seems a shame to leave them rotting in the shed! I can fit them with sight blobs or make them onto sliders with an eye top and bottom, Brilliant!!

I have also finished some more Mahseer fishing floats for my trip to India in January. Im not sure if anyone has float fished for them before so im making a selection for various conditions. The biggest one is a monster, its near 18 inches long and im hoping it will carry a big chunk of ragi paste. The smaller pair have 3 flutes cut into the balsa bodies and they are made on quill, greenheart and split cane stems. Im made them all as sliders so they can be used in deep water but the smaller ones would suit rubbers. I think the smaller ones would make great pike floats for trotting small baits so il be testing them soon to see how they work. If any of you have ever trotted a float with 15lb-20lb line via a big multiplier reel and a 4lb test pike rod be sure to get in touch, I need all the help I can get!!! Ha!! I have more Mahseer floats that will be finished soon, some smaller and some bigger so keep checkin in for more pics.

There are also some nice tench drifters made with cork bodies and reed stems. I have fitted them all with little sight blobs with the tips painted yellow and red so they can be seen at distance. They are great looking floats and I know they will fish really well.

Also pictured are a set of quill tip cork bodied chubbers and avons. I have whipped them in some nice pastel colour thread and inlayed them with some equally nice feathers. They are made to carry 3, 4 & 5 swan and will be ideal for this winters chubbing on the rivers.

If you would like me to make you a float or two be sure to get in touch on the usual e mail or phone numbers.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Perch Bobs, Porcupine Avons & Chubbers, Perch Floats, Perch Fishing, Perchfishers, The Book Of The Perch, Float Tube, Float Box, Handmade Floats

2011-09-18T12:40:00.000-07:00

Perch Bobs & Porcupine Quill Avons & Chubbers!

My latest perch bobs are made from 1 inch cork balls and painted all over apart from the lower stem. They still have the same silk thread work but are a little different from my usual style. I was asked to make them by customer who also specified colours and sizes, I wasn't keen on them to start with but the nearer they got to being finished they began to appeal to me and now I rather like them, im sure they will make great little live baiting floats.

I have also finished the porcupine quill avons and chubbers, I usually use goose or swan quills for the stems but I enjoy working with porcs and they always look great especiallt with a nice cork body!

Feel free to get in touch if you would like me to make you a float or two, im almost always available via e mail or phone.

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Split Cane Stems, Quill Tips, Cork Bodies and Kingfisher Feathers = Incredible Pike Fishing Floats!!

2011-09-11T08:25:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

Over the last few weeks I have been working on a special pair of pike floats. I pulled out all the stops by using all new tins of paint and varnish, the best swan quills for the tips and the best quality silk for the thread work. The stems are made from sections of old split cane rod and each float is fitted with a slightly oversized brass eye to accommodate heavier lines for pike fishing. The feathers had to be kingfisher with the larger wingtip feathers inlaid on the larger part of the cork and the tiny ultra bright blue feathers for the smaller body. I have named them the "Pike Master" and numbered them No1 & No2 and the new owner is over the moon with them!!

I don't like to blow my own trumpet but the result is nothing short of breathtaking and I am very proud of the outcome.

There are a number of other floats pictured so have a look through and see what you think, if anything takes your fancy feel free to get in touch on the usual e mail or phone numbers to discuss your requirements.

Andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Leather & Canvas Fishing Bags, Leather Fishing Bags, Leather canvas float tubes Full Leather Float Tubes, Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats

2011-08-24T10:21:00.000-07:00

Leather & Canvas and Leather Fishing Bags

3 bags available in 2 sizes from full leather or leather & canvas made specially to suit the coarse angler. They are British handmade bags constructed from the best most heard wearing leather and canvas available. Unrivaled quality and exquisite craftsmanship. Rugged 2 inch shoulder straps and sturdy stitching all round with plenty of practical compartments and pockets encompassing a superb traditional appearance.

The Smaller of the 2 bags measures 15"x 12" x 5.5". 2 large pockets to the front, removable waterproof lining and adjustable strap and fully piped with leather and also has a handy D-Ring to the side. The same size bag is also available in leather with a superb tartan lining.

The larger bag measures 16" x 13" x 5.5". It has 2 side pockets and in addition to the front pockets has 2 large internal pockets. Comes fitted with a hard wearing leather base and adjustable 2" shoulder strap.

Superb bags with a great traditional look, each fitted with a stitched on leather badge pressed with my logo.

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like anymore details.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Aluminium Float Tubes, leather Float Tubes, Canvas Float Tubes, Handmade Floats, Vintage Floats, Traditional Floats, Float Fishing, Fluted Avon Floats

2011-08-23T04:36:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers!!

I have just updated with pics of recently finished floats. There are various designs including cork fluted avons, cork avons with split cane stems, carbon stemmed stick floats plus a couple of porcupine quill cork bodied grayling bobs inlaid with kingfisher feathers! There are a few pike floats too including a new Mini Gazette float which would be ideal for fishing small baits like sprats. Most of the images have the new float tubes in them too.

If you would like me to make you a float or 2 feel free to get in touch on the usual e mail and phone numbers.

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Handmade floats, Vintage floats, Traditional floats, Fluted floats, fluted avon, Perch bobs, Quill floats, Quill avons, Grayling bobs, Float Tube, box

2011-08-07T09:36:00.000-07:00

More New Floats

Fluted Avons, Quill Avons, Perch bob, Grayling bob, Balsa quill avon and a Cork chubber.

The perch bob has a gold leaf stem and I have used a small carbon stem on the chubber to attach the eye to.

I hope you all like my new logo's, its the same as the engraved on my aluminium float tubes and its also pressed into leather and leather/canvas tubes too.

Feel free to get in touch if you would like me to make you a float or two, im almost always available via phone or e mail.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Three Flute Avon, Double fluted Body Porcupine quill Chubber, Swan Quill Cork Bodied Duckers, Float Tube, Float Box, Vintage Floats, Handmade Floats

2011-08-01T06:51:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

If you look through the latest images you will see some new designs I have just finished. There are a pair of Fluted floats, a three flute large balsa quill avon and a double bodied fluted float made on a porcupine quill. They are big floats made for chubbing on large deep pacey rivers, ideal for floating big slugs or chunks of paste or meat. They could be made in smaller sizes if you fish smaller rivers, if your looking for something a little different then these could be it. I have also made a set of 4 cork bodied swan quill duckers to ad a little casting weight to a standard plain quill, they all look superb and fish great too.

As usual if you would like me to make a float or two for you be sure to get in touch to discuss your requirements, im almost always available via e mail or the two phone numbers.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Swan Quills, Goose Quills, Floats, Vintage Floats, Handmade Floats, Vintage Fishing, Float Tube, Float Box, Redmire pool.

2011-07-28T10:03:00.000-07:00

Quills Quills Quills!!!

I was chatting to David at Fishingbooksender.co.uk last week when he explained he had a selection of Swan quills he found while fishing Redmire in 2009. I suggested it was criminal not to have them made into some suitable quill fishing floats for a return trip one day. Within a few days a delivery of 16 lovely swan quills were delivered, 3 from Redmire, 3 found while fishing at Glansevern and 9 from Flintsham. I swiftly got to work cleaning them up and broke 2 small ones, Doh!! Painted the tips, fixed some eyes, a little thread and bobs-yer-uncle!! I marked and numbered them all with the relevant lake names and dates from where the quills were found and they look superb! I only hope David dare use them!!

Feel free to get in touch if you would like me to make you a float or two, im almost always available via phone or e mail.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Pike Floats, Pike Fishing, PAC, Pike Angling, Pike, Pole Floats, Pole Fishing, Insert Wagglers, Cork Pike FLoats, Fluted Pike Floats, Allcock

2011-07-23T11:39:00.000-07:00

Get Ready For Pike Fishing!!

I have uploaded pics of some freshly finished pike floats, there's the Fishing Gazette, Dennis Pye dumb Bell style, Fluted Balsa and a Cork Bodied, quill tip and stem made from a section of greenheart fishing rod. The pike floats always look great but they are also the most time consuming to make so if your considering ordering some its best to get in touch sooner rather than later.

There's also a pair of pole floats i was asked to make. They have both red and yellow tips, a balsa stem and cork body, I suppose they are a little on the large size for a pole float but none the less its a small and delicate design and a nice looking float too.

As usual feel free to get in touch if you would like me to make you a float or 2, im almost always available via e mail or either of the 2 phone numbers.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Handmade floats, feather Inlay, Float Tube, Vintage Floats.

2011-07-21T08:10:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers.

I have uploaded some pics of recently finished floats. They are mostly close up images that show the intricate details in my floats including the feather inlay, transparent quill sections, tip colours, thread work and close ups of the incredible kingfisher feathers. Its hard to show the quality of them through photography but it should give you an insight.

As usual feel free to e mail or call if you would like to make an order.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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In-line Perch Bobs, Perch Bobs, Float Box, Handmade Floats, Float Tube, Vintage Floats, Vintage Fishing

2011-07-18T11:57:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers.

I have just uploaded new pics of recently finished floats. I make a lot of these in-line perch bobs, I first made them for a chap who fished deep holes in the Thames for Perch and needed a stubby sliding float for the purpose. The name "in-line perch bob"stuck but they can be used to fish any deep water for most fish. I use them to fish small live baits for Zander and I sell a lot to the USA for steelhead salmon. They can be made in any size from cork or balsa with beech or carbon stems and the bicolour tips which can be reversed and in other colours make them easy to see in all light conditions!

Feel free to get in touch if you would like me to make you a float or two, Im almost always available via phone or e mail.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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handmade floats, Mahseer Fishing Float, float box, windbeaters, tench drifters, insert wagglers, elder pith chubbers, elder pith fluted avons

2011-07-09T04:56:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

I have just updated a selection of new images of recently finished floats. The first of my Mahseer floats which il be using in January, nobody seems to know what a mahseer float looks like, probably as nobody has fished for them with floats before so I have made up my own mind and the one in the pics is the smallest of the 3 I have started. Its 15.5 inches long which may sound large but they will need to be bigger to tackle the largest lumps of ragi paste. Il be taking a selection with me in several sizes and styles to try and il post new images as soon as they are finished. Its made from balsa with a porcupine quill stem, it has a single brass eye at the bottom to keep it secured should the rubbers break. I suppose it could be used as a pike float and I plan to give them a test on the Wye or Severn before January.

There are also pics of some large porcupine quill stem elder pith chubbers with red & yellow tips, they are a substantial float ideal for trotting a big slug or large baits on deep strong rivers. In between them is a single elder fluted avon made with a quill tip, again this is a big float but they could be made to any size for smaller rivers and streams.

I have pictured a selection of still water floats in the new float boxes I have available, they are lined with cork and float box foam to keep your floats safe inside. The boxes have a strong brass latch and hinges and are nicely varnished on the outside. They are 10x8 in size and small enough to fit into a small fishing bag. Depending on sizes I can generally fit up to 40 floats inside the boxes with them all secured in the foam. Nice clean boxes to display or use. The floats pictured in them are insert wagglers and wind beaters of various sizes, feather patterns & thread colours. Superb looking floats that work really well too, infact one aided me in the capture of my biggest fish this season, a 22lb mirror carp which I caught while fishing for tench!

Feel free to get in touch if you would like to order a float or two.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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reed wagglers, vintage floats, traditional floats, stalking floats, commercial carp, stalking carp, carp fishing floats, old floats, handmade floats

2011-07-07T04:46:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers!!

Just a quick update on my most recent float as I am so pleased with it. As you can see from the pics its a little understated in appearance but the colour of the reed is extraordinary. Normally I would just cut the sections of reed that are strong and long enough for making a float and dispose of the lower sections. This float is made from the actual root section of the reed which is generally the strongest part, infact I had to clip the roots from it before I could start the cleaning process. The reed itself is probably a good couple of years old and has been underwater all its life which has given it a rather beautiful mottled and dark colour that changes throughout its length. You can see the 3 growth sections or nodes of the reed which I left to enhance the look. This one is quite short and il be using it for close in stalking for carp close in at a local commercial carp fishery! Urgh!! its an awful place but ideal for testing floats as its packed to the brim with fish and easy for a bite or two before I use it for the real thing on one of my more pleasant syndicate waters.

I dont often make an update for a single float but I felt this one was worthy of the effort. It looks a little like an old whole cane rod albeit for the colour. Mmm! Rod building, now thats an idea! Im now off to my bin to see if I have any other discarded root sections of reed to make more!

Keep Checking back as some of the mahseer floats are near ready. One of them, im sure, is big enough to beat a bear to death with, it makes me smile every time I look at it!

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like me to make you a float or two, im working on several orders at the moment but il always try to have your order ready asap.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Handmade Floats, Traditional floats, Aluminium Float Tubes, leather Float Tubes, Canvas Float Tubes

2011-07-02T12:58:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

The long awaited aluminium float tubes are finished and ready! All are handmade by myself from high quality aluminium and are available in both black or clear anodised finish. Each lightweight tube has my logo engraved to the perfect fitting screw top lids and comes complete with a drawstring cloth pouch to stop your floats rattling around inside. I cant think of a better looking and safer way to store your collection of handmade floats! They are ultra strong and hardwearing and an ideal usable size for a small bag. They should hold around 20 reasonable sized floats, ideal to use on the bank or display.

Photographed with the tubes are a selection of freshly finished floats. New Painted Perch Bobs and some large yellow and red tipped Elder Pith on porcupine quill stem chubbers.

Keep checking in as I'll be uploading images of some rather incredible double bodied fluted floats for trotting big chunks of paste. I'll be taking them to India in January for a spot of mahseer fishing! Not the usual method of fishing mahseer but I cant go and not try.

Please feel free to get in touch on the usual e mail or phone numbers if you would like to order a float or two.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Handmade Floats,Traditional floats, Windbeaters, Tench Drifters, Insert Wagglers, Avons, Fluted Avons, Swan Quills, New Aluminium Float Tubes

2011-06-17T02:29:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

I hope you are all enjoying the new river season and catching lots of fish! If you have a look through my latest imagers there are a few new designs that might catch your eye. I especially like the fluted avons with the kingfisher feathers.

Keep checking in as il have images of my new aluminium float tubes soon.

As usual feel free to get in touch the e mail address or phone number below.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Elder Pith Fluted Avons, Elder Pith Floats, Fluted Avons

2011-06-03T10:49:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

Im planning to have a few trips to the Wye & Severn this year so I have been using my spare time making myself a few Elder pith floats. They are quite big at 6ssg but ideal for deep rivers with a bit of pace. Il be hunting more pith in the next few weeks so I can make even bigger ones!! If you look through the latest pics you will see some are painted & some have the natural pith finish, there is also one of my large carbon stem balsa stick floats which also work well on the deep river sections.

As usual feel free to get in touch if you would like me to make you a float or two.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Elder Pith Fluted Avon's and The Mike Winters Sprat Floats

2011-05-24T13:02:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

The two large fluted avons are the first of my elder pith floats. Phil Humm sent me some of his old float making gear which contained a half finished float so I cut the flutes and finished it off for him along with another. They are roughly 7ssg in size & much smaller than a balsa float of the same shotting capacity. I have been asked many times to make floats from elder so I thought it about time I made an effort and give them a try. I have several different paint colours so expect to see more pith floats soon. I have been on the hunt for elder pith while walking the dogs in the evenings and I must say what great fun. The elders always seem to grow near fantastic beds of nettles and if im really lucky there is always a nice section I really want covered with brambles!! Lovely!! Ha!! It makes buying balsa seem very bland.

As usual, if you would like me to make you a float or two feel free to get in touch on the e mail or phone numbers below.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Reed Wagglers, Quill Tip Grayling Bobs, Quill Tip Avons

2011-05-17T20:21:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

You will notice I have been a busy bee of late & have made yet another update of freshly finished floats that im really very proud of.

The 10 minimalist avons are made with no feathers on them. They were an order for a chap that just wanted a set of floats with little decoration, feathers & thread work. Unfortunately I mixed up my BB & AAA shot tins & made them bigger than they needed to be, if your interested I have these floats here & available now. They are made from balsa & cane, weighted to 5aaa and have a nice little quill tip.

The reed wagglers are very nice floats, reed is very buoyant as its full of air and also conveniently grows in all different sizes. The reed I use is a very very rare variety according to a pleasant EA chap I was talking while collecting my last batch. This reed has incredibly strong walls which makes them ideal for fishing floats, way tougher than any other I have used & collected from other places. Reed is a fantastic float making material! I always look for the oldest sections which have all kinds of weather marks & patterns, sometimes if im really lucky I can find sections that have been submerged under water for several years, it turns a very dark mottled black brown colour from the months of wind, rain and being covered with water. The ones I have listed have minimal thread to the top & bottom so the natural marks, imperfections & character of the reed can show through, I can apply feathers to them but I prefer to keep them simple although a small feather next to my signature always look nice too. Reed is a top material to use and work with & im in the process of making some very fine stem ones with cork & balsa bodies attached. I also have nice clean lengths of reed which have a nice caramel colour, they make nice floats but in general I prefer the ones ive listed, have a look through the images & make up your own mind. I have considered making avons with reed stems but the buoyancy rather than weight in the stem makes them fish a bit odd so that idea went to the bin!

The quill tip Avons & Grayling bobs are a personal favourite, it always upsets me a little to just use the tip of a quill but the results always leave me forgetting the discarded section. The clear & transparent section of the quill tip combined with the adjoining white, red, black & cork body is a great mix of colour, they fish nicely too!! Brilliant!!

If you look carefully between the two quill tip avons there is a cork body fluted avon, as far as I know i am the only person to have made them. They work a treat on the Wensum and are nice looking little floats, makes a nice change to balsa and seems to carry a little more weight which always helps with casting etc.

As always be sure to get in touch on the usual e mail or phone numbers if you would like me to make a float or two for you.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

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Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Ladies, Girls & Gentlemen, Grandfathers & Granddaughters

2011-05-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies, Girls, Gentlemen, Grandfathers & Granddaughters.

Due to recent comments on one of the angling forums I felt I should list images of some plain & simple quill tip avon floats. Now & again im asked to make floats without feathers & I can see the appeal of the minimalist appearance, I think you will agree these avons are incredibly plain. I did toy with the idea of using a cane tip for extra plainness, I dont know what came over me!

And to restore the balance!!

I have also listed some superb floats made specially for a chaps 11 year old granddaughter, complete with diamante tips, bright pink, blue, red feathers & spangly glittery girly stuff. Ha!! brilliant!! I absolutely love them & im sure they will aid in the making a fantastic fisherwoman!!

And for Grandfather, a set of 3 kingfisher floats, a nice silk whipped porcupine quill avon and 2 linked floats similar to the old 60's allcock affairs ive not seen in years. He was very vague with his order just asking for some different floats for himself & his granddaughter regardless of cost. They took a lot of work to complete but in my personal opinion I feel they look great, perhaps just as good as the plain avons without feathers.

As usual if you would like me to make you a float or two (with or without feathers) be sure to get in touch on the usual e mail.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

01354 651917

07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Reed Wagglers, Quill Tip Grayling Bobs, Quill Tip Avons

2011-05-11T13:35:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

You will notice I have been a busy bee of late & have made yet another update of freshly finished floats that im really very proud of.

The quill tip Avons & Grayling bobs are a personal favourite, it always upsets me a little to just use the tip of a quill but the results always leave me forgetting the discarded section. The clear section of the quill tip combined with the adjoining white, red, black & cork body is a great mix of colour, they fish nicely too!! Brilliant!!

As always be sure to get in touch on the usual e mail or phone numbers if you would like me to make a float or two for you.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

01354 651917

07899996190.

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Porcupine quills, Goose quills, Cork Pike Bobs, Cork Chubbers, Insert Wagglers, Tench Drifters.,

2011-04-30T07:25:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers.

I hope you all enjoyed the Royal wedding festivities & if you were lucky enough, a pleasant day off work too. Im quite lucky as I can sit and work on your floats and watch the tv at the same time. You will notice I have updated my blog with some fresh images of recently finished floats, im sorry the updates have been a little slow of late, im afraid my lap-top has been giving me trouble in recent weeks which resulted in me casting it aside and replacing it with a rather splendid new I-Mac!! It should hopefully help me with my photography and get the best possible images for my blog updates.

The new floats are really nice, I have been experimenting with new silk & thread colours as well as feather patterns & generally pushing myself to make new designs. There are some lovely porcupine & goose quills along with some chubbers, goose quill avons, fluted avons and a selection of still water tench drifters, insert wagglers etc. Be sure to check out the gold leaf work on the goose quills!! Extraordinary!!

As usual if you would like me to make you a float or two just get in touch on the regular e mail.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

or call 07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Pike Floats, Cork Pike floats, Bodied Reed, Waggler, Gazette Float, Duck Quill Avons

2011-03-24T11:27:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

You will notice I have uploaded a few new images of a Cork Pike float, perch bob & a reed & cork bodied waggler.

I have been trying some new feather patterns which you can see on the duck avons, they look really nice with the multiple feathers and various colour feathers & thread. I much prefer to use duck quills to the usual crow ones, duck quills are far stronger & have a crisp white look.

The new Andrew Field "Fishing Gazette floats" have been perfected, I suppose I could have used a transfer for the gold badge but I prefer the hand finished gold leaf. They are the same shape as the original Allcock floats although the stem on my ones is fixed. I can make them with 1 eye to fish bottom end only or 4 eyes if you prefer a slider style float for fishing deep water. They are made of big chunks of cork and work really well.

If you would like me to make you a float be sure to get in touch on the usual e mail or phone number.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Dennis Pye Cork Dumb Bell Floats & aluminium float tubes.

2011-03-19T15:14:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

I was recently looking at a set of old floats for sale on ebay, one in particular caught my eye as I had only seen pics of it in books before. It was the Dennis Pye Dumb Bell float. As is my luck I swiftly missed the end of the auction so I decided to make a few of my own.

I took the measurements from an old Fred Buller book using 1 inch & half inch cork balls so they are reasonably accurate but instead of using eyes I decided to make them inline with a hole through the centre of the hardwood stem. Dennis took 220 pike over 20lb & 3 over 30lb mostly from the broads so not a bad pedigree!! If im honest I am really pleased with them although they did take a long time to make, im convinced the one I saw on ebay was made from poly balls Urgh!! It took me a while to find good enough quality cork so I could get quality finish. The cork I made them with is superb grade aaa with no lumps or bumps. I have made them in 3 sizes too so you can fish different size baits. Im gonna have to get my hands on a Dennis Pye rod now, would make a nice combination!!

I have also made up a few aluminium float tubes & had my logo engraved into the screw top lids. Im in the process of having some embroided cloth draw-string pouches made to go inside the tubes so the floats don't rattle about inside them. Il upload pics as soon as they are ready.

As usual, if you would like me to make you a float feel free to get in touch on the usual e mail or phone number.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Bamboo, Split Cane, Leather and Leather & Canvas Float Tubes. New Carbon Stick Floats and a Allcock Gazette Float

2011-02-17T07:06:00.000-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

I Have uploaded new images of the long awaited float tubes, they are handmade from leather and leather & canvas. Made in a traditional style from high grade reinforced leather with brass buckle & fittings these unique tubes are a great way to keep your floats safe & sound.

There are also pics of a Alcock style Fishing Gazette float made with fixed stem and 4 eyes to be fished bottom end or slider style. And a new carbon stem stick float, these ones are big at 10 inches long with a nice tapered body and large red tip. I have named them "The Steroid Stick Float" but they could easily be made in smaller sizes. There are also a superb set of balsa avons with kingfisher feathers, there are 4 sets of 4 floats with different feather & thread patterns. Lovely!! They were the most fiddly floats ive made as they were so small!

If you would like me to make you a float or two be sure to get in touch on the usual e mail or phone number.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Cork Sections, Cork Floats, Pike Floats, Vintage Floats, Vintage Fishing Tackle, Split Cane Rods

2011-02-05T14:35:00.000-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

You will notice I have listed a few pics of a new float I have made from left over cork. I had lots of small sections of cork which I couldn't bring myself to throw away, sometimes I would use them for very small & tiny floats but for the most part the pile just got bigger & bigger every week. I was looking through a selection of old floats the other day & saw some were made of 2, 3 & sometimes more sections of cork, I suppose it was uneconomical for the likes of Harcork to throw away small sections of cork so they joined them together to make them into reasonable sized floats. I swiftly entered the workshop & got to work depleting my pile of cork off cuts into 4mm sections, 34 to be exact!! The end result is very nice but it entails a lot of filing edges and fiddly work, the cork has to be top grade to get good results but the effort is well worth it. This one is a big float at 9 inches long but if you like the look the same method could be used on smaller bodies on almost any float, quill & cane.

If you would like me to make you a float or two just get in touch via the usual e mail or my mobile phone number.

Andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

07899996190

Handmade Floats, Champagne Perch Bobs, Cork Fluted Avons, Pike/Zander Bobs, Grayling Bobs, Large Swan Quill Chubbers, Porcupine Quills, Reed Wagglers

2011-01-23T02:19:00.000-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

Its been a busy time for me recently, Ive been fishing on the Wensum which was great! I caught some chub, nice dace and a rogue rainbow trout too. The Wensum is a fantastic river & its always nice to get on the bank to test new float idea's or just have a fish & relax for a while. After a day trotting floats we spent the last half hour trying for my first barbel, unfortunately we had no luck but I feel certain this il get one this year. For me the barbel is becoming a mythical creature, we dont tend to get them around the Cambridge area so its not often I get chance to get out & try for one. I have plans for a couple of Wye trips this year so all being well il be uploading a few pics of me holding one soon.

You will notice I have listed pics of some new floats. The perch bob happened by accident, I turned the shape of the champagne cork (they make such good perch bobs but not much else) with a mind to keep as much of the natural cork part as I could, when I looked closer to check the shape I saw the Champagne writing & thought id let it stay. I think it looks nice.

The Cork Fluted avons are a big float, I had 2 big chunks of cork & thought id try something different with them. They were an absolute nightmare get finished but im pleased with the end result, im not sure how they will fish but the new owner promises to get back to me with a full report on them.

I had a couple of pike float bodies with some nasty imperfections in them so I decided to shape them into a smaller perch/pike/zander float. I really like the look, a great little float.

I have been wanting to make some small porcupine quill roach floats for a while so when I was asked to make a pair I got on with them straight away, the yellow tips always look nice specially with the kingfisher feathers. The same chap also ordered a selection of other floats including the reed wagglers in the pics.

The remaining pics are of some big swan quill cork bodied chubbers, I really like the look of them and the large tip & bright orange colour. The big ones carry a huge amount of shot, specially with the new grade aaa cork I have made them with.

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like me to make you a float or two. The usual e mail & Phone number.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Goose Quills, Pike Floats, Cork & Jungle Cock Feather Avons

2011-01-14T13:21:00.000-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

I Hope you have all recovered from a pleasant Christmas. I have updated some fresh images for you all to have a look at. A couple of Tip pics I liked as well as cork avons & JC feathers, some lovely quills and a selection of small balsa quill avons I really enjoyed making.

I will be photographing lots of floats over the next week so stay tuned for more updates..

If you would like to make an order be sure to contact me on the usual e mail or phone number.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Fluted Pike Floats, Chubbers, Perch Bobs, Crow Quill Avons

2010-12-16T01:35:00.000-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

I have just uploaded with new images of freshly finished floats. The latest design is the Flued Balser Pike floats, they are an in-line design, 11 inches long, look superb and work really well too. I have finished them with Kingfisher but any feather style could be used.

If you keep scrolling through the images you will see Crow Avons, Chubbers, grayling bobs, a Cork Pike plus a legion of Perch Bobs, they are all inlaid with Kingfisher feathers but dont be afraid to ask about other patterns.

Keep checking in as I have a few new products in the pipe line for the new year.

If you would like to make an order feel free to get in touch via the usual E Mail or Phone Number

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk
07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Balsa Fluted Avons, Cork Pike Floats, Porcupine Quills

2010-11-06T14:48:00.000-07:00

More Kingfisher Feathers

Hello float anglers, I have just finished some more floats I inlaid with Kingfisher feathers. I know I know say these feathers are rare and your probably thinking my last two updates have both been on Kingfisher feathers! But I only photograph a few of the floats I make & these ones just had to be seen. The chap that ordered them had been waiting until I was able to sauce the feathers so he's been waiting for a while.

There are also some pike floats made with the kingfisher wing tip feathers and also a set of porcupine quills made with the tiny brightest blue feathers on the birds back. I was luck enough to buy a rather dodgy pair of old cased birds cheap (pardon the pun) as 1 had a head missing & the other had fallen off his perch. The feathers were fine though and have made some spectacular floats!!!!

As usual be sure to get in touch if you would like a float or 2 or 20 making.

Ususal E mail andymx2hotmail.co.uk
Or Mobile 07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Kingfisher Feathers, Vintage Fishing Tackle, Hand Crafted Floats, Feather Inlay, Handmade Fishing Tackle, Split C

2010-10-23T04:46:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

I have just uploaded some new images of recently finished floats. The kingfisher ones were a special order & they look fantastic! They are made with the tiny bright blue feathers & take an absolute age to make. Each float is inlaid with 20 & 35 feathers depending on the size. They are strictly limited edition as the feathers are so hard to come by & can only be found in vintage fly tying kits or old stuffed birds which can be very expensive.

There are also some new swan quill antenna floats, swan quill avons, chubbers, stick floats, tench drifters and small duck quill avons.

I have just taken delivery of some new feathers so keep checking in for new pics & as always feel free to get in touch if you would like me to make you a float or two.

Usual E Mail andymx2@hotmail.co.uk
Or phone 07899996190

Handmade Floats, Perch Bobs, Inline Perch Bobs, Avons, Chubbers, Grayling Bobs,

2010-10-01T11:05:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

I have just uploaded some images of new floats I have just finished. There are lots to choose from so if you see anything you like be sure to get in touch on the usual e mail or number.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

07899996190

Cheers, Andy

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Vintage Fishing Tackle, Handmade Fluted Avons, Split Cane

2010-08-30T08:43:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

I have just uploaded new images of some Balsa Fluted Avons. They are 4, 5 & 6 SSG but I have plans to make them in larger grade balsa for various water conditions etc. These are made for fishing the river Wye. The floats new owner has arranged a trip to the Wye with some friends he's not fished with for years & thought some floats to commemorate the day would make a fitting gift. I have made them in sets of three and in four colours, each is named so there will be no arguing over who gets which colour!!.

As usual if you would like a float or 2 making don't hesitate to get in touch.

Andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Redmire Pool, Carp Fishing, Carp Stalking, Split Cane, Richard Walker

2010-08-10T02:30:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers

Another update of freshly made floats, there are both still & river sets in various sizes. I like the three swan quill ones, ive never made them before but they came together really nicely, im always experimenting with new idea's but these ones look just right. I suppose I could have straightened the quill out but I think it would have taken away all the character. Most of the stillwater floats are made for a Redmire Pool regular, he has a week fishing there every year. I hope his new floats bring him lots of luck.

There are also some pike floats, Perch bobs, some more grayling bobs, insert wagglers, tench drifers, inline perch bobs, avons, chubbers and some more reed wagglers.

As usual if anything takes your fancy dont hesitate to get in touch on my e mail or mobile.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Swan Quill & Cane Avons, Stillwater Tench Drifters

2010-07-16T03:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Float Anglers!!

Its been busy busy busy over the last few weeks, work, home & of course making all your fishing floats too. I recently had a week off work in a bid to do some fishing but ended up just trying to catch up on float orders. I have several orders finished & uploaded for you to view so have a scroll through the pics & I hope you like what you see. There seems to be a reasonably nice mix of floats for both still & running water.

My personal favorites are the Balsa/Cork Avons & Chubbers I made for a chap in the Netherlands & he sent me the accompanying pic of the floats & his Adcock Stanton pins. Henk is unable to fish at the moment due to a badly injured Ankle so I wish him a swift recovery. Henk also promises to e mail some pics of his Barbel just as soon as his ankle is better and he can get on the bank again.

The still water floats have really come out well, there is a nice selection of tench drifters & reed wagglers finished in various colour threads & ideal for those tench or crucian carp! There are a selection of quill avons, I make them a little different to most in that i use small (sometimes even larger) swan or goose quills, I can & have used crow but the swan & goose seem so much more robust, i prefer the look & they are unique floats too.

If your still waiting on an order dont dispair as im working on them as hard as i possibly can. I never rush & make a poor job as quality is the most important thing for all of us. Most of you should be aware of your orders progress as Im in regular contact to keep everyone informed.

If you would like to make an order feel free to get in touch on the usual e mail.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

or my mobile 07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, New Predator Floats, pike & Perch Floats In Balsa & Cork

2010-07-02T05:31:00.001-07:00

Ahoy Float Anglers!!

If you have a flick through my latest images you will see I have been busy making some lovely new pike & perch floats. Im not sure why i photographed them in my pet crocks mouth, the pics seemed to come out well & there is a faint predator connection I suppose.

The red feathers on the pike floats are from the Amherest pheasant & look better than I could ever hoped for, im overjoyed with them. There are both hardwood & Carbon stem inline Perch bobs & A selection of Insert Wagglers, Stick Floats & A couple of Goose Quill Avons whipped in a green silk with A lovely big inlaid feather to boot.

All these floats were made for one order & I was given a free reign to decorate them as I saw saw fit which gave me freedom to experiment with different colour with feathers & thread.

I If you would like to make you a float or 2 feel free to get in touch on the usual e mail .

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

or call on 07899996190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Handmade Gold Leaf Fluted Avon floats

2010-05-26T11:13:00.000-07:00

Gold Leaf Fluted Avons

I have just finished my first batch of fluted avons, there are 2 different types, the first is short & stubby with large groves & the second is much longer with finer cut groves. I have also been experimenting with gold leaf on the cane stems with some very pleasing results. I also have some bronze & copper filings to ad some colour variety & il be uploading images of those just as soon as they are ready.

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like any information on my floats or to discuss an order its the usual e mail

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Avons, Chubbers, Wind Beaters, Reed Wagglers, Stick Floats

2010-05-02T08:08:00.000-07:00

I have just uploaded fresh images of new floats recently finished.

Cork Avons, Balsa Avons, Chubbers, Reed Wagglers & Sticks.

You will see I have bought myself yet another Abu Garcia Suveran as well as a lovely Chris Lythe Scotton Trotter Centre Pin Reel which im really very pleased with. I'm on the waiting list for a Barbel Master & AJP Deluxe reels from Chris but I still couldn't say no to this one when it was offered to me. I had a quick fish with it at a local lake as soon as I picked it up, I know its not the kind of fishing it was made for but its undoubtedly head & tails better made and nicer to use than any of my other pins & I cant wait till my new ones arrive.

The new floats have come out really nicely, if you look through my latest pics you will notice I have used some small Peacock feathers on the Balsa Avons which look really nice, the colours really glow in sunlight so I'm trying to get some more of them for future floats.

The Small Avons & Tench Drifters are made with Emerald thread & 3 green hackle feathers on each cork body & they look really effective.

There are also more Reed & Cane stick floats as well as some reed wagglers made with a nicely inlaid crest feather and whipped in the same colours, they took me an age to finish with all the thread work but they were well worth the effort. They sticks work a treat fished with a pin & the beauty of reed is it can be made to any size to suit your requirements.

The chubbers are a big float! A proper chunk of cork. I used very vibrant blue feathers on them and I'm really pleased with the results.

As usual if you would like me to make you a float or two don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements. I have just taken delivery of some nice new float boxes to keep your floats safe & secure.

More images to upload soon including some rather lovely Fluted Avons so keep checking in.

Usual order e mail

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

or call on 078 9999 6190

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Paper zephyr style floats and large swan quill chubbers

2010-04-14T05:56:00.000-07:00

Zephyr's, Chubbers & Tiny tiny Floats

I have just uploaded some new images of some Zephyr style paper floats I have been experimenting with, a pair of large swan quill chubbers and some tiny little floats too.

The Zephyrs are my first attempt but expect to see more in the near future in different shapes & sizes.

The pair of chubbers were a very specific order, I was asked to make them as big as possible and the cork bodies are 100mm long with a nice big swan quill through the centre. with them being a big float I was able to inlay A selection of large deep red hackle feathers which I wouldnt normally get the chance to do on smaller floats. The results are awsome and I really wanted to keep them for myself!!

The 6 tiny floats were the fiddliest ive ever made, they are 2 and 3 inches long and made for a chap in the Netherlands for fishing right under the rod tip.

If you would like me to make you a float or 2 dont hesitate to get in touch on-

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Vintage Floats, Vintage Fishing Tackle, Split Cane Rods, Centrepin Reel

2010-02-26T08:01:00.000-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

I have uploaded some new images of floats I have made. There are some nice avons i made for a chap in the USA who fishes for Steelhead Trout, there are several types of perch & Grayling bobs among others.

If you want me to make you a float or two be sure to get in touch.

Usual e mail andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, New Stick Floats, Pike, Perch, Avon Floats and a nice Float Tube

2010-02-02T08:36:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone

I have just uploaded some new images of floats i have made. There are Pike floats, Perch Bobs and Stick floats with a tube i made from a broken whole cane rod butt section.

As usual if you would like me to make you a float or 2 just get in touch on the usual e mail

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Reed Cane stick floats, Reed & Greenheart Stick Floats, Balsa & Cane Stick Floats, Reed & Split Cane stick floats

2010-01-25T02:07:00.000-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

I have nearly completed my latest stick floats, im making them from reed or balsa as a top section and fine lengths of greenheart, cane or split cane for the lower sections. I had lots of old bits of broken split cane & greenheart fishing rods kicking around so I thought id put them to good use. I have also made small stick float tubes from sections of old whole cane rod butt section. Its capped off with an old coin or shaped bone/ivory one end and has an old ferrule stopper the other to remove your floats from, they look lovely threaded with silk and are very effective too. Obviously availability depends on the amount of broken rods i come across but if you have a beyond repair tip or butt section of split cane or whole cane or greenheart rod just get it to me and i can make it into some nice floats or a fantastic bamboo float tube. Lovely!!!!!

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Muscovy Duck Quill Avons, Crow Quill Avons, Reed Wagglers, Goose & Swan Quills.

2010-01-18T01:50:00.001-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

You will notice I have uploaded some new images of floats I have made. Most interesting are some quill Avon's made with muscovy duck quills, the ducks often roam around Ely where I work so when I see a quill il always pick it up and use it to make a float. The Avons are just like a crow quill but they are much stiffer and stronger. I have also made some Reed Wagglers & Goose/Swan quills, as usual each float is inlaid with a feather too.

Scroll down and have a look.

If you should like me to make you a float feel free to get in touch via my e mail to discuss your requirements.

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Kingfisher Feathers, Feather Inlay, Split Cane Rod, Centrepin

2010-01-06T06:27:00.001-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

I have just finished several new floats including a set of 6 chubbers using some old kingfisher feathers I had in an old fly tying kit. They look really nice but i only have a few feathers available. There are several types of perch bobs from traditional styles to modern in-line carbon stemmed versions. 2 lovely pike floats made with greenheart fly rod sections, the brass ferrule makes them slightly self cocking. Reed & Balsa wagglers in all sizes as well as stick floats, avons and carbon stemmed antenna's.

Its been a busy xmas!!

I will be uploading more images soon as i have just bought myself a lovely new lathe and im itching to try it out.

If you would like to make an order please use the usual e mail

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

2009-12-09T04:43:00.000-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

You will notice I have updated with new images again today. This time there are new Perch/Grayling Bobs inlaid with rare Indian Roller Feathers, 3 have cane stems and 3 are made with goose quill. There is also a lovely big cork bodied pike float built on a big swan quill feather inlaid with tiny red covert feathers around the body of the cork.

As usual if you want to make an order please feel free to get in touch with your requirements, im always happy to take on new designs or any challenges you may have.

E mail Me On

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Pike & Perch Bobs

2009-12-07T04:48:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone

If you scroll down you will see i have listed some new images of pike & perch floats. I have several others in the pipe-line so keep an eye out for updates.

Just bought myself a new Hardy float rod & Centerpin, going roach fishing this weekend on the Wensum to try it out, il keep you informed on how well it goes.

Wensum trip was good, best fish was a 5lb 8oz chub, caught several good sized perch too.

If you want a float or 2 making just let me know & il get on with them straight away.

Usual E mail

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Inline Floats, Avons, Split Cane, Centrepin Reel, Vintage Fishing Tackle

2009-12-03T04:43:00.000-08:00

Hello Float Anglers

As you can see, I have uploaded A selection of new floats I have made.

Scroll down to have a look.

Chubbers, Sliders, perch bobs, Avons, Sticks & Wagglers made from reed, balsa, cork on cane & wood stems. I have really enjoyed making them and il be photographing more as soon as they are ready.

As usual, if you want any floats making be sure to get in touch, im always happy to take an order.

Order E Mail andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Float Boxes, Float Tube, Aluminium Float Tubes, Bamboo Float Tubes, Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats

2009-11-18T07:24:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone

I have just uploaded a few images of float boxes & new floats I have finished recently. The boxes are available in 2 sizes & I can attach a engraved brass plaque to the front with the owners name etc. They look really effective lined with green baize, float box foam and a selection of floats. Im in the process of making about 40 floats, all different types so keep an eye on my blog images for updates.

Scroll down to see all the latest images & if you would like me to make you some floats please feel free to get in touch on the usual e mail

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Crow Quill Avon Floats, Vintage Fishing Tackle, Quill Floats

2009-11-13T02:46:00.000-08:00

Hello Anglers

I have just uploaded some fresh images of new floats. Sticks, Crow Quill Avons & Wagglers. The crow avons are lovely, they are the the most fiddly to make but worth every bit of effort. Most of the new floats were made for 1 order, by all accounts he sounds quite the match angler from e mail conversations we had. I made 4 crow avons, set of wagglers & a set of sticks for him as well as a set of smaller avons for his friend Roy. I have made a set of balsa stick floats for John Bailey for him to use on his Wensum roach fishing so im hoping he will like them, il keep you posted on how he gets on with them. I have lots of floats that are near finished, perch bobs, pike floats, avons, stick floats, wagglers from balsa and reed so il be uploading more images soon. Anyhow, check out the images and let me know your thoughts. If you would like some floats making feel free to get in touch. Thanks Andy.

Usual E mail for orders

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Vintage Fishing Tackle, Split Cane, Quill FLoats, Swan Quill Float

2009-10-27T04:30:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone

I have just uploaded some fresh images of my latest floats, I love the new swan quills, they look great and work well too. Im starting to do quite a lot of work with quills again, crow, phesant, goose & swan, they are really nice to make & its nice to use quills ive found while fishing.

Sorry the images are a bit dark, my camera started to take dark images and last night refused to work at all so it looks like il have to buy a new one or get it repaired.

As usual please feel free to get in touch if you would like me to make you a float or two.

Usual E mail andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks
Andy

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Vintage floats & fishing tackle

2009-10-22T12:21:00.000-07:00

Vintage Fishing Tackle

I'm quite a collector of vintage tackle, anything from rods, reels, floats, lures & books. I'm always on the lookout for any vintage gear so if you have anything you would like to sell or swap for some floats id be happy to discuss.

Modern day tackle is good gear & i have my fair share of the stuff but it just leaves me A bit cold nowadays, give me cork & cane and I'm a much happier angler.

Remember il be uploading new images soon so be sure to keep checking in. Im off lure fishing this weekend too so all being well il have some nice pike images to show off to you all.

Usual address for orders & enquiries

andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Vintage Fishing Tackle, Split Cane Rod, Centrepin Reel

2009-10-21T03:39:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!!

I am making lots of new floats for several customers in sets of 30, 15, 12, 10, 5 and 5 pike floats. its taking up just about every spare minute I have but they will look great when they are finished. Im in the process of shaping some cork bodies for large Crow Quill Avons for 2 customers in sizes 8 to 16bb, im also getting a lot of interest in pike floats now the winter is coming. I am now able to offer nice lined float boxes in several sizes to accomodate as many floats as you like, Il be uploading more images of floats & boxes as soon as they are ready in the next few days. Keep tuning in for new updates & images, the pic above is a pair of Pike Bobbs I made for my Dads 60th, he's always pike fishing on the river Bedford or the Delph, its ideal as they run along side each other literally a stones throw apart and they're packed with pike. He must have caught over 200 pike this year so i thought them an ideal gift.

As always please feel free to get in touch if you would like a float or two making, im always happy to discuss any requirements you may have.

Usual E mail for orders andymx2@hotmail.co.uk

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Stalking Floats, Tiny Waggers, Carp Fishing, Split Cane Rod, Centrepin

2009-10-05T04:20:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone

I have just listed some new float images, there are perch bobs, pike floats, a pair of floats i made for John Wilson and some really nice new stick floats too. Scroll down to check them out. If you would like me to make you some floats please feel free to get in touch via e mail andymx2@hotmail.co.uk ..

I have got some new floats in the first coat of varnish, il have them photographed and upload the images as soon as they are ready. I am working on several new orders covering just about every kind of float from traditional to modern day styles so keep an eye on my images, i should have them photographed in the next few days & il upload them as soon as I can.

Many Thanks

Andy

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Carp Fishing, Syndicate Lake, Split Cane, Centrepin Reel

2009-09-20T05:28:00.001-07:00

I went to a friends private lake today, its a fantastic little place set in woodland and deep in the country side. Nobody ever goes there and it holds carp to over 30lb. I had a few hours spare so i grabbed my rod, reel and a tin of sweetcorn and had a mornings fishing. I caught 3 carp and 2 tench, not lake records but great fun, I used a tiny little balsa float i made and fished the margins near some sunken tree's. It was great to get on the bank and relax although 15lb carp in 2 feet of root infested water can put up a serious arm aching struggle.

Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Centrepin Reel, Pike Floats, Cork Floats, Vintage Fishing Tackle

2009-09-10T04:44:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone
I have just uploaded a selection of new floats i have made over the last couple of weeks. Things have been a bit hectic on the float making front since starting an extention on my house but if you should want some floats making feel free to get in touch as I will always find the time.

In the new images you will see a box set of 29 floats i made for a customer, they took a few days to complete but im really pleased with them.

Il be uploading the images as soon as they are ready to photograph.

Handmade Floats By Andrew Field, Handmade Floats, Traditional Floats, Split Cane, Centrepin, Vintage Fishing Tackle

2009-08-25T03:15:00.001-07:00

Welcome to my Blog

My name is Andrew Field, im a keen fisherman. I particularly enjoy float fishing & making my own floats. I have made them an all shapes & sizes for all types of fishing, its great fun & even better when I catch fish on a float I made myself.

Over the coming months I will be making several updates to my new blog, listing images of new floats and fish I have caught. Im a keen float & lure fisherman & im always happy to chat with like minded people.

I am currently making a special order of 28 floats. I will be taking images of them at every stage and keeping you informed of my progress through to the finished items.