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Drennan Piker float may be just the edge you need to be successful during a trip for steelhead and salmon. The Drennan Piker float is made of clear plastic with its shape allowing a clean strike with minimal disturbance at the surface of the water. There are three main ways to use the Piker float, which are described in detail on each individually wrapped Piker.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.6 stars
(based on 37 reviews)
97% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable(6), Easy to handle(15), Easy to maintain(3), Easy to store(10), Easy to use(6)
Cons:
Pricey / poor value(3)
Best Uses:
Deep water(8), Fresh water(24), Shore casting(14), Steelhead float fishing(3)
Describe Yourself:
Avid fisher(24), Professional(9)
Was this a gift?:
No(11)
 
Not just another bobber.
By TVerified Purchaser from Great lakes on 4/15/2011
Cons:
None
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

drifting over weary steel head. light and easy to cast with fat line and bead chain.

 
I like these bobbers very much
By Nor the viking fishermanVerified Purchaser from Tillamook, oregon on 3/3/2011
Best Uses:
Fresh Water
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

These bobbers are very useful in our coastal waters when they run clear.

 
Best indicator float ever, bar none.
By MikeHVerified Purchaser from Wenatchee, WA on 1/8/2011
Best Uses:
Shore Casting, Trolling
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

Only wish I would have invented this one myself, wow!

 
Still the best float there is...
By [@]Verified Reviewer from Brewster, Washington on 10/30/2010
Pros:
Easy To Handle, Irresistible to Fish
Cons:
Fragile
Best Uses:
Deep Water, Fresh Water, Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

Went back and looked at my review of these a couple years ago and it appears I hated these... not the case. It's the only float I use... guiding for 7 years and these are it. I think I should just tell my clients to stop casting on the bank!

Best float there is hands down.

 
Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats
By PescadorVerified Purchaser from Nampa, ID on 10/18/2010
Pros:
Easy To Handle, Easy To Store, Strong
Best Uses:
Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

One of the better bobbers I have used for drift fishing for steelhead in the Northwest. Variety of sizes for all types of river conditions.

 
Nice Floats
By Rubber1Verified Purchaser from Western New York on 10/12/2010
Pros:
Easy To Handle, Easy To Store, Good For Variety Of Fish, Strong
Best Uses:
Fresh Water, Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

I prefer to use my floats as slip floats and this is the best clear float made for that purpose. These are pretty durable and are very visible during the day and in low-light conditions.

 
High quality
By Salmon river anglerVerified Purchaser from Pa on 10/11/2010
Pros:
Strong
Best Uses:
Fresh Water
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

Works well with a skagit fly line for indicator nymphing. Use backing to create nail knots as float stops.

 
I finally found a float that works well
By COHO KIDVerified Purchaser from TAHUYA,WASHINGTON on 9/22/2010
Pros:
Casts Well, Good visibility, Tracks river current well
Cons:
Can crack if it hits rock
Best Uses:
Steelhead and salmon
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

I was introduced to the Drennan float by a Northwest Steelhead guide and was very impressed with how they fish and are easy to use. The visibility is excellant and they cast with ease. These are a better product than foam or balsa floats.

 
Great Float
By Somers OutdoorsVerified Purchaser from Carlton, WA on 9/10/2010
Best Uses:
Deep Water, Fresh Water, Jigging, Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

A great float for those spooky fish...

 
The Best Steelhead Float on the Market
By SteelheadMarkVerified Purchaser from Pateros, WA on 9/8/2010
Cons:
Can be brittle, Expensive
Best Uses:
FloatDrift Fishing
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

This is the best steelhead float on the market. They are expensive, but our catch rates have drastically improved since starting to use this product 2 years ago. We are putting more fish in the box for clients then ever before! They are expensive, but well worth it.

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Stan Smoke of Wenatchee with a nice Steelhead

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Robin Stennes of Pateros with 2 Drennan floats

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Best bang for the buck
By J.Verified Purchaser from Portland, Oregon on 9/2/2010
Pros:
Durable, Good For Variety Of Fish, Strong
Cons:
Expensive
Best Uses:
Fresh Water, Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

Expensive, yes...but worth every penny.Best float I've used. I fish a lot of pocket water and swift water. These floats can be slowed down like no others I've used. Maximum floatation with minimum water resistance. Lightest floats I've used for the amount of floatation they provide. They have virtually no momentum of their own so when your offering enters slower water, the float immediately slows down and does not drag the offering. Sensitive and visible.

 
flaot fishin
By fisherman56Verified Purchaser from hamburg ny on 6/25/2010
Pros:
Easy To Handle, Easy To Store, Good For Variety Of Fish, Strong
Best Uses:
Deep Water, Fresh Water
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

handles well in water,perfect shape for light hits,high visability for long distance floats

 
you get what u pay for
By spoonman from seattle-ballard,wa on 4/3/2010
Pros:
Good For Variety Of Fish, Tracks well in water, Very steaththy
Cons:
Difficult to Handle
Best Uses:
Best in rivers, Deep Water, Fresh Water, Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

primarly river fishing for salmon&steelhead can't wait to use them on silvers this year missed a few bites on float&eggs,float would stop & wiggle but not go under.I'm sure fish were biting however float wasn't sensitive enough

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
A great steelhead float for big water
By steelheadMarkVerified Purchaser from Pateros, WA on 3/22/2010
Pros:
No surface resistance
Cons:
Cracks easily
Best Uses:
Steelhead Float Fishing
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

There are 3 cons to this product. 1. Expensive 2. Brittle, you must be careful around rocks and bridge pilons. 3. Many times during the cast, the float becomes twisted in your line and you have to reel back in and start over. HOWEVER, we guide and use this product exclusively. The pros far outweigh the cons of this product.

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A client with 2 Drennans behind him

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Using a Drennan

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Works with care
By SteelieVerified Purchaser from MT on 3/6/2010
Pros:
Easy To Handle, Easy To Store
Cons:
Fragile around rocks, Hard to see small size
Best Uses:
Calm water, Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

Casts and slides on line just fine. Was using in choppy waters and it was hard to see the small dome of the float. Even in calm waters the top is hard to see. Float broke when a cast landed on a rock but that is more the fishers fault than anything.

 
Sneak up on those fish!!!!
By leondl0Verified Purchaser from Methow WA on 2/26/2010
Pros:
Easy To Handle, Easy To Store, Sneak up on fish, Strong
Best Uses:
Fresh Water
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

Very stealthy with a variety of sizes for various conditions

 
awesome floats
By chrome bonkerVerified Purchaser from vancouver wa on 2/23/2010
Pros:
Good For Variety Of Fish
Best Uses:
Fresh Water
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

an all around good float for steelhead fishing in my neck of the woods. slips under with minimal resistance. the zeppler floats are equally good for steelhead i personally like the #3 floats 20 grams

 
Great floats at a great price!!!
By catchlotsVerified Purchaser from Seattle, WA on 1/7/2010
Pros:
Easy To Handle, Easy To Store, Good For Variety Of Fish, Strong
Best Uses:
Fresh Water, Salt Water, Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

The piker floats are a great float for low clear water. Very sensitive and easy to rig up. The bright orange top can be seen from a great distance.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
piker float
By fishhunter101Verified Purchaser from Arlington ,Wa on 1/4/2010
Pros:
Easy To Handle
Cons:
Poor Construction
Best Uses:
Fresh Water, Jig fishing steelhead, Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

wish the material was stronger breaks easy if you not carfull

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
The best steelhead float on the market
By SteelheadMarkVerified Purchaser from Pateros, WA on 12/11/2009
Best Uses:
Fresh Water
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

These Drennans have increased our take-downs. With our old floats we were using, finicky fish would not commit when they felt the surface tension. These Drennans have virtually no surface resistance and fish are hooked before they know what hit 'em. The bright orange tops are very visible even 12"+ underwater. They are the premier steelhead float on the market. One caution, they do break easily.

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Kevin Stennes, 9 lb. Steelhead, Columbia River

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This is the top of the line float
By The GuideVerified Purchaser from Twisp Wa on 12/10/2009
Pros:
Indestructible
Best Uses:
Fresh Water, Steelhead Float Fishing
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

When you can't get fish to hit your jig switch to one of these floats and you will be surprised, they are clear so fish do not see them, I fish leader lengths as short as 12" and as long as 50" and have out fished everybody, they are worth the extra money

 
Fishing these for 4 years.....
By ClintVerified Reviewer from Tri-Cities, WA on 11/12/2009
Pros:
Easy To Handle
Best Uses:
Deep Water, Fresh Water, Trolling
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

I've fished these floats for 4years now and I have never had one break on me. When I troll for steelhead/salmon it doesnt matter what float you use...your presentation is always an issue. I troll with the #5 and have made my own weights out of hollow pencil lead on a wire that has little rings at both ends to tie too. Each weight made for each individual float. The thin weight cuts drag down to at least half.
Anyhow, they are in my mind the best float you can buy when it comes to slips, and I've used them all. Advice to the other reviews "dont cast into rocks" and they wont break. These float go down with the most of ease so they dont tend to spoke light hitting fish. Worth every cent.

 
Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats
By JeffVerified Purchaser from Niagara Falls, NY on 10/12/2009
Pros:
Easy To Handle, Easy To Store
Best Uses:
Fresh Water, Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

Works great on the Salmon in the lower Niagara River near the power dams...Smallmouth bass and Steelhead pull it under and it does not offer hardly any resistance which is a good thing...

 
Salmon Drennan Piker Float Fishing
By JeffVerified Purchaser from Niagara Falls, NY on 9/4/2009
Pros:
Easy To Handle, Easy To Store, Good For Variety Of Fish
Best Uses:
Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

This Float will not let you down...Performs snoothly and does not let the wind deflect it..Goes down without very little resistance...Perfect for Salmon fishing from the shore in the lower Niagara River in Niagara Falls, New York..

 
The premier steelhead float
By SteelheadMarkVerified Purchaser from Pateros, WA on 4/6/2009
Pros:
Easy To Handle
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

These bobbers are the premier steelhead float. Visibility is great. Steelhead bite and the bobber slips easily underwater; there is no surface resistance. We have increased our catch rate because of these floats. The one negative is they are brittle. We get beginner fisherman that cast too far and hit the rocks on shore, and these bobbers will break. But a phenomenal product.

 
A Go-To Float for Steelhead
By JimmyJazzoidVerified Reviewer from Seattle, WA on 1/7/2009
Pros:
Highly Visible, Very Durable
Best Uses:
Steelhead Float Fishing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

Excellent float with minimal splashdown that might spook Steelhead. Prefer the 6, 11, & 20gm sizes, depending on the season, river's flow rate, and weight of desired terminal tackle. (Doesn't require Drennan Mixed Float Caps to use properly, just "bobber stops.") Ideal for NW rivers and streams.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not durable
By 24footjetVerified Reviewer from Brewster, Washington on 12/14/2008
Pros:
Easy To Handle
Describe Yourself:
Professional

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

After being turned on to these floats by a client even after watching him crack one while on a trip, I ordered 7 of them. I love the way they react in the water, but take some doing to get them to fish right. I jig and float fish... the bobber has a tendency to get ahead of your presentation, ie... dragging your jig and shrimp behind the bobber making the head of your jig instead of the body the first thing the fish sees. Limit your leader length and put some shot on the end to get rid of this... my catch rate skyrocketed after I did this..

CON and a BIG CON. I have cracked 3 of the bobbers on 5 trips. Extremely fragile. I have 4 clients already purchasing these bobbers because of trips, and I hate to see, and have already told them, of what I have gone through with them.

 
Best float that I own
By El FlippoVerified Purchaser from York Haven, PA on 7/29/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good For Variety Of Fish, Highly Visible, Versatile
Cons:
Expensive
Best Uses:
Fresh Water, Lakes
Describe Yourself:
Casual Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

I use these floats with my noodle rod to float worms at the local lakes to see what will take the worm. That would be mostly sunfish, of course, but I also catch white perch, yellow perch, and largemouth bass. This is a much better float than the Thill Gold Metal floats that I had been using. It can be rigged as a waggler or center slider. At Lake Marburg the there are big sunfish suspended at about 15 feet by the bridge piers and this float works good in a 'slip bobber' setup. It floats great and is easy to see.

 
high visibility float
By TonyVerified Purchaser from Western, NY on 6/2/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, High visibility
Best Uses:
Fresh Water
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

easy to use.Ride high on water. Easy to see even in rough water.

 
Can't wait to try them on the river.
By BillVerified Purchaser from Bellevue, WA on 5/26/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Maintain, Easy To Use, Functional
Best Uses:
Fresh Water
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

These floats should prove to be much more durable on the rocky rivers where I fish for steelhead.

 
awesome floats
By steeliehunterVerified Purchaser from lake erie on 4/25/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional
Best Uses:
River float rig setups
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

these are great for the rivers. low profile and clear, they don't spook fish. easy to see when a fish strikes.

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Drennan Piker Crystal Floats
By steelhead2Verified Purchaser from Twin Falls, Idaho. on 4/21/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional
Best Uses:
Fresh Water
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

This float will be in my tackle from now on. It is great for steelhead fishing. I am looking forward to using other sizes and colors and would also like to try the Zeppler. It is easy to see and use.

 
Excellent product
By SteveOVerified Purchaser from Porltand Oregon on 4/7/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Maintain, Easy To Use, Functional
Best Uses:
Fresh Water
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

These floats track well in fast or slower water.

 
Drennan: best floats I've ever used!
By KaleoVerified Purchaser from Northern Utah on 2/27/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Maintain, Easy To Use, Effective in "skinny" H2O, Functional, Supple even in icy water
Best Uses:
Fresh Water
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

When used with the recommended weight, it is extremely sensitive. Because it is soft and pliable, it enters the water quietly on casts and that, combined with its clarity, gets me more hook-ups.

 
A great float for the river
By SteeliesteveVerified Purchaser from Mt. Pleasant, MI on 2/12/2008
Pros:
Easy to see the strike, Gives a clean drift, Good For Variety Of Fish
Cons:
Cold weather makes tough
Best Uses:
Deep Water, Long fast runs
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

These are great floats for the weiry steelhead, they give a good clean drift and it's easy to detect a strike. Running the line in this slip bobber style gives a good hook set everytime!!

 
I would buy this product again and again
By SteelheaderVerified Purchaser from Walla Walla, WA on 2/11/2008
Pros:
Easy To Handle, Easy To Store, Good For Variety Of Fish, Invisible in the water
Best Uses:
Deep Water, Fresh Water, Salt Water, Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Casual Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

Best slip bobber for Steelhead fishing!!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
This is my new favorite float
By mooseVerified Reviewer from Wenatchee, Washington on 12/9/2007
Pros:
Easy To Handle, Easy To Store, Good For Variety Of Fish
Best Uses:
Deep Water, Fresh Water, Shore Casting
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about FishUSA Drennan Piker Crystal Pike Floats:

I use this float while fishing the upper Columbia River for steelhead. The float casts well and is highly visible even from great distances. The float telegraphs the strike instantly and offers little resistance. The plastic construction makes this float very durable. It is without a doubt the best float for my style of fishing

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