AuntyM: I am sure you are very sensetive. It shows from all your posts! I bet you could feel a fish pass gas anywhere near your gear. That's a compliment - I think?

Seriously, one of the reasons I love float fishing is you don't need to be a rocket scientist to "feel" a bite. If the float is adjusted correctly depth wise, the only thing that will make it dip under it a strike. Even an old liberal like me can understand that!