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Traditional British craftsmanship, with natural and renewable materials at its heart.
Every Ian Lewis float is individually made in England using time-honoured techniques and carefully selected materials including balsa, cork, bamboo, sarkanda reed and genuine quill. Carefully finished for durability and dependable performance, these are practical fishing floats made to be a pleasure to own and to use.
Why Anglers Choose My Fishing Floats:
- Hand-crafted start to finish — no mass production, no shortcuts.
- Built for real fishing — robust, reliable, and designed to perform.
- Natural, biodegradable materials — sustainable, authentic and strong.
- 200+ unique designs — favourites from the past plus patterns developed in-house.
- Small-batch availability — once a batch sells out, it may not return.
- 53% of customers return. Say no more.
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How to Fish the Lift Method for Tench - and more
Learn how to fish the lift method for tench, from choosing the right float and accurately plumbing the depth to shot placement, feeding and recognising the classic lift bite. This traditional bottom-fishing technique is ideal for presenting sweetcorn, worms, pellets and other baits beside lilies, reeds, weed beds and quiet lake margins.
Loaded Bodied Waggler Float Guide | Uses, Shotting & Tips
A guide to loaded bodied wagglers: what they are, why the built-in loading helps casting and control, when to use them for bream, tench, carp and roach, and when a finer insert waggler, stick float or Avon may be the better choice.
MoonGroves - Custom Laser Engraving Devon
Find out who does my custom laser engraving work here in Devon. Paul and Claire do the most amazing work from last engraving my oak float boxes to one off bespoke wall plaques. Do you want a new sign for your house number or name? A really personal pet memorial - the list of things they create to an incredible standard is phenomenal. Costs include all design work. Custom, one of pieces a speciality. Moongroves Laser cover the entire UK and will ship wherever you need. Read all about them here: h
Stret-Pegging: A Traditional River Fishing Method That Still Catches Fish
Stret-pegging is a traditional river float-fishing technique where the float is gently held back to slow the bait's progress through the swim. This keeps the bait in the fish's feeding zone for longer and creates a natural lift-and-drop movement that can trigger bites. Particularly effective for chub, roach, dace, grayling and barbel, stret-pegging works best in steady runs and glides where precise bait presentation is key.