Thill Bubblegum Pencil Slip Float

When bright sunlight creates a blinding reflection on the water, you need a float that demands attention. The Thill Bubblegum Pencil Slip Float features an ultra-high-visibility top designed to slice through surface glare, choppy conditions, and dim twilight better than traditional colors.

Engineered from premium balsa wood, this pencil-style float offers the ideal balance of buoyancy and extreme sensitivity. It registers even the faintest bites, making it an essential tool for targeting everything from subtle-biting panfish to aggressive game fish.

Available Sizes & Stocked Models

• 3/8" Version (UMC786): Excellent for lighter line setups, finesse rigs, and sensitive bites.

• 1/2" Version (UMC720): Offers added buoyancy for heavier baits, deeper water, or rougher surface action.

  SOLD individually - colors may vary

Key Features

• Unrivaled Sight Line: The fluorescent top coat remains crisp and clear across long distances, heavy water ripple, and harsh glare.

• Natural Balsa Buoyancy: Premium balsa dampens wave impact better than hollow plastic bobbers, keeping your presentation steady and lifelike.

• Ultra-Low Drag Profile: The slender, streamlined shape pulls underwater instantly upon a bite, reducing resistance so fish don't detect the float and drop the bait.

• Smooth Slip Action: Specially designed line channels let your rig drop quickly into the target depth without line friction or hang-ups.

Product Specifications

🎣 Pro Tip: Harnessing the Wave Action

Pencil floats excel in wind-chopped water. Because of their tall, thin design, they pivot over passing waves rather than bouncing aggressively. This movement transfers down your line to give live bait or jigs an alluring, rhythmic action.

When fishing rougher surfaces, trim slightly less weight from your line so more of the bright stem stays exposed. The natural rise and fall of the float will subtly work your bait, triggering strikes from fish that ignore static rigs.