Originally Posted By: Abu-Loomis
Originally Posted By: Rossiman
. They are virtually indestructible




Do they stand up to getting smacked by lead on the cast? Smashing into rocks and ledges on the cast? I stopped fishing Drennans because they're so fragile and expensive....also stopped fishing Thill's this last spring and fall because they dent and crack fairly easily. Plus the thills get braid grooves inside that make them a total bitch to use.


I totally agree...

DNE balsas are nice but have a tendency to get line cuts in them too easy and won't ride right once cut.

Lately, I have resorted to merely using DNE foam floats even though the balsa ones are nicer. But until someone can come out with one more indestructible, I am having a hard time paying $5-7 each when a cheap foam one "will work adequate".