Gapen Pencil float, slim waggler-style bobber

Pencil Float

7"
$4.40
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Gapen Pencil float, slim waggler-style bobber

Pencil Float

$4.40
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Gapen Pencil Float - Sensitive Pencil-Style Bobber

The Gapen Pencil Float is a slim, pencil-style bobber designed for sensitivity and natural bait presentation. Ideal for panfish, bluegill, crappie, and waggler techniques, it excels in calm water where subtle bites need to be detected quickly.

Its slender profile offers less resistance and better action compared to traditional round bobbers, making it a favorite for finesse float fishing.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Pencil-Style Design - Slim profile for minimal resistance and natural movement
  • High Sensitivity - Quickly signals even the lightest panfish bites
  • Excellent Visibility - Easy to see subtle takes in calm conditions
  • Versatile Use - Great for waggler, slip, or fixed bobber setups
  • Gapen Quality - Authentic heritage tackle built for performance

Perfect for targeting bluegill, crappie, and other panfish when you need finesse and precision in your float fishing approach.

How to fish it: Pencil float setup for bluegill | Slip bobber basics

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  • 5 stars: 17 (77%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (9%)
  • 1 star: 1 (5%)
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EMERSON GOZA
Amazing!

These floats specifically are the only ones ive ever found that will stand up above 1/32 Oz jigs. Craftsmanship is top-tier.

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Daniel Magara
Just what I was looking for

These are great for panfish and calm water. They work really well.

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Daniel Magara
beautiful floats but can but unable to use it

the float is awesome however I am unable to use it because the litte black stopper is too big and slides right off the float

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L Hansen.
To small for my use.

I should not have ordered. My mistake.

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Banger Hand Tied Jigs
Great float

Best float in my opinion super sensitive works out great with the the hand tied jigs I make cause they are so light.

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alexandr yaglinsky
goood

goood

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James Gunn
Looks super sensitive

Might try when ice fishing

M
Martin Barbarich
Ordered 5 inch pencil float

I was disappointed as the floats only measured 4 inches and were way smaller than I expected. I guess I will have to order the bigger ones but with what you charge for them and adding shipping, this is very expensive.

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Roger
The perfect bobber for Panfish

I use this 5 inch pencil bobber for fishing for bluegills from shore with my granddaughter. It reveals even the tiniest nibble on the bait, so never has to wait more than a few minutes before hooking a fish. Wonderful!!

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Paul Mongin
Still Waiting

Have not received my order yet.

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Martin Staley
Float

Awesome...loved it

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marc sontag

Floats are excellent but smaller than expected description said 5" not quite 5" long but will work Thank you love your products

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Stephen Stringer

Very satisfied with my order

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Keith Schaefer
Great service fantastic product

great prices super fast delivery! Highly recommend buying from Gapen pencil floats.

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C Lee Shafer
pencil float

great

C
C Lee Shafer

I like them do a great job, easy to see..

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Larry Schussler
Pencil Float

Will be using these for hybrid spin/fly fishing for mountain whitefish, they look like just the ticket. Your product was shipped promptly, packaged well and arrived in good condition.

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Richard Hall
Pencil float and bobbers

Very good products, love'em.

R
Richard Butcher
First time Gapen shopper.

Excellent products and excellent shipping. Thank you. I will return.

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Michael Hay
Great Bobber, Great Company

I hesitated to write this review because I wanted to test these bobbers out. I purchased a single bobber this summer and decided it was great, and wanted to try the rest. They all work similarly, but what I like most about them is both ease of use, and the visibility.
Over time, it seemed as if some of the clasps needed to keep the line in place cracked. After contacting Gapen, they graciously sent me better rubber replacements that look like they will work much better.

Great Bobber, Great Company. I will probably never use a different bobber again.

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Jon Martineau
Crappie/panfish

Great products

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ADAM ADOLPH
Can't wait to use it.

I bought this as well as a 'Bobber' Anne Float to try while ice fishing. Unfortunately we had a bad ice season and I am now going to use them for panfish. They seem to be a good quality product. I love using balsa floats/ bobbers while fishing for panfish and walleye and also while ice fishing.