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Raven Premium Balsa Floats 2 3.7G
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SKU: RVFSM2-P-844166045525
Overview
Built for salmon and steelhead anglers, this balsa float is intended for use across a wide range of river conditions and depths. The high-visibility red tip helps with tracking, while the low-visibility black body keeps the float profile subdued in the water. Its one-piece fiberglass stem adds strength, and the tubing setup is designed to make changing float size or model quicker without cutting and re-tying.
Why Hunters Choose the Raven
Salmon Steelhead
Fishing
Raven Float
System supports use across varied
High-visibility Red
Tip improves float visibility
Low-visibility Black
Body helps reduce visual distraction
One-piece Fiberglass
Stem adds strength to the
Key Features
- Designed for salmon and steelhead fishing.
- Raven float system supports use across many river conditions and depths.
- High-visibility red tip improves float visibility.
- Low-visibility black body helps reduce visual distraction.
- One-piece fiberglass stem adds strength.
- Uses silicone tubing for quick float changes without cutting and re-tying.
Best Used For
- Salmon and steelhead anglers fishing varied river depths and conditions
- Float fishermen who want quick size changes without cutting and re-tying
- Anglers needing a high-visibility tip for easier float tracking
- Users who prefer a low-visibility body for a cleaner presentation
- River anglers using the Raven float system and compatible silicone tubing
Specifications
| Body Color | Low visibility black |
|---|---|
| Bottom Tubing Size | 1/16-inch silicone tubing |
| Designed For | Salmon and steelhead fishing |
| Float Size | 2 |
| Float System | Raven float system |
| Float Weight | 3.7G |
| Product Type | Balsa Floats |
| Stem Construction | One-piece |
| Stem Material | Fiberglass |
| Tip Color | High visibility red |
| Top Tubing Size | 3/32-inch silicone tubing |
Pros
- Designed for salmon and steelhead fishing
- Raven float system supports use across varied river conditions and depths
- High-visibility red tip improves float visibility
- Low-visibility black body helps reduce visual distraction
- One-piece fiberglass stem adds strength to the float
- Compatible with silicone tubing for quick float changes without re-tying
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed around the Raven float system, so the setup is most useful if you already use compatible tubing sizes and want quick float changes without re-tying.
- The red tip and black body are built for visibility management, but the low-visibility body means the float is not intended to stand out uniformly above the waterline.
- This is a specialized float for salmon and steelhead fishing, so it is less relevant for anglers who need a more general-purpose float option.
- As a balsa float with a fiberglass stem, it reflects a specific balance of sensitivity and structure, which may not suit every river condition or presentation style.
Suggested Comparisons
- Fishing floats
- Float fishing accessories
- Salmon fishing gear
- Steelhead fishing gear
Suggested Accessories
- Silicone tubing
- Float stops
- Fishing line
- Terminal tackle storage
Frequently Asked Questions
What fishing situations is this float designed for?
The product description says Raven Premium Balsa Floats are available for virtually any river condition and depth through the Raven float system. They are specifically designed for salmon and steelhead fishing.
What visibility features does the float have?
It has a high-visibility red tip and a low-visibility black body.
How does the float attach or change on the line?
Most floats take 3/32-inch silicone tubing on the top and 1/16-inch tubing on the bottom, which allows anglers to change float size or model without cutting and re-tying.
What is the stem construction?
The float features a high-strength one-piece fiberglass stem.
What does the 2 3.7G designation mean?
The provided product data includes the title "Raven Premium Balsa Floats 2 3.7G," but it does not explain what that designation means.