Description
Garbolino Pole Float Silicone Assortment (0.8mm – 2.0mm)
The Garbolino Pole Float Silicone Assortment is a vital terminal tackle accessory for any pole angler, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality silicone tubing for securing pole floats to the line. This assortment box eliminates the guesswork of matching tubing to stem diameters, ensuring you always have the perfect fit for everything from ultra-fine wire stems to thick carbon or fiberglass power stems.
Supplied in a compact, organized box, the assortment features five different diameters, each cut into convenient lengths. The silicone is engineered to be supple enough to slide easily over stems without damaging the line, yet resilient enough to grip firmly during aggressive fish-playing or when moving the float under tension.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Material | High-Grade Flexible Silicone |
| Diameters Included | 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.2mm, 1.5mm, and 2.0mm |
| Quantity per Box | 15 lengths (3 per size) |
| Length per Piece | 4 cm |
| Box Options | 2 different assortments available |
| Application | Securing wire, carbon, and fiberglass float stems |
Key Performance Features
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Comprehensive Size Range: With diameters ranging from 0.8mm up to 2.0mm, this box covers the entire spectrum of pole fishing, from delicate silverfish floats used on canals to heavy-duty carp floats used in the margins.
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Line-Safe Material: The silicone is formulated to be extremely smooth. This prevents “line burn” or kinking when you slide your float up or down to adjust the depth—a common issue with inferior, harder rubber tubings.
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Optimal Grip Strength: Each size is designed to provide a snug fit on the corresponding stem. A secure fit is essential to prevent the float from slipping during the strike or when shipping the pole at high speeds.
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Pre-Cut Convenience: The tubing is supplied in 4cm lengths, which are easy to further trim down into smaller 3mm–5mm “grippers” for the top and middle of the stem, or longer 10mm–15mm “base” sleeves.
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Organized Storage: The assortment comes in a pocket-sized, compartmentalized box, keeping the different sizes separated and preventing them from getting lost or tangled in your seatbox drawers.
Ideal Usage Scenarios
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Custom Rig Building: Essential for the angler who prefers to tie their own rigs and needs a variety of silicone to match different float models.
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On-the-Bank Repairs: The compact box is perfect for keeping in a side-tray drawer to quickly replace split or lost silicone during a session.
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Tournament Prep: Ideal for match anglers who need to ensure every rig is perfectly tuned with the correct diameter tubing for maximum stability.
Gerry’s Tip: When fitting silicone to a wire stem, I always use three small pieces: two near the top and a slightly longer piece (about 15mm) that extends 2mm–3mm past the bottom of the stem. This “tail” of silicone acts as a shock absorber and significantly reduces the chance of the line tangling around the base of the float during the cast or when “slapping” for F1s
