Hey Takedown in a matter of fact I'm drinking a Capri Sun Pacific Cooler right now and I've been collectting these straws for my grey backer rod floats;I like to use the ½" backer rod(causes less disturbence on the surface than thicker floats when you reel back in) cut 4-5 inches long,tape the top 3/8" with the fluorescent tape Mor Tac uses on their spinners and spoons instead of painting it,just glue along the edge of the fluorescent tape. And 20 feet of ½" backer rod for less than $3.00 may even last you for ever. Just love watching the float dip under-"SET THE HOOK!"