Although balsa has long been the first material choice for manufacturing pole floats, here at MAP were realised that more and more people are targeting big fish, and big match weights, so strength is crucial in pole float design.

This is why our new range of pole floats all feature super tough foam bodies. Another major benefit is unlike balsa, foam does not take on water, which cause floats to sink. The DF3 is a personal favourite with the MAP boys. Its a pattern they use all year round, with a variety of baits. In the spring they use it for chop worm fishing, and then in the winter they use it for pellet fishing. It's a great pattern that you must give a whirl.