In my opinion float fishing does out produce drift fishing but it does depend on water conditon. It has improved my catch rate. Since April 25 I landed 57 spring chinook with eggs under a float and 1 drift fishing. Most were released. Float fishing is becoming more popular in the area I have been fishing. I had several people ask to buy floats and how to set them up this season. In my opinion floats give a more natural precentation. They also allow you to be in the water and in the strike zone longer. There is less down time with floats because you are hung on the bottom less. I realized this year when introducing someone to float fishing that there is alot more to it that just throwing a bobber. What seems easy to some is not always to others. I hooked 14 fish before this person hooked one. It is enough to drive ya nuts when you want someone else to get their fish. Especially when they are set up the same and using the same eggs.

Everyone has their own method they prefer to use. I say use the method that you are comfortable with and works for you. But don't be afraid to try something different.