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Billy Lane described these as the perfect set of floats to combat every possible situation he ever faced on a river. Here are perfect replicas of his original 1960's masterpiece - the full set of Avons as per Billy's timeless book - The Encyclopedia of Float Fishing.
''Just received my delivery. Amazing ! Took me back to 1973 where at the tender age of 13 at the local fishing club presentation evening I was awarded some of the very same floats by the late great Billy Lane himself. Now at 60 they brought a lump to my throat with nostalgia. I look forward to testing them out soon. Thank you'' Mr.C. Warwickshire
Smallest float is 5.5 inches, longest is 7.5 inches.
These floats will fit in Oak box size 12 and 16. Individual floats will also fit bamboo tube 23x2.5cm. - not an entire set though.
These are popular all-purpose trotting floats. One of the reasons for their popularity is that provided you have a range of sizes you can use them to good effect on just about any water. These are not specialist floats like sticks. A set of these will help you catch anywhere the water is moving. The reason for the Avon's suitability for almost every trotting situation lies in its design. It has the classic features of a trotting float - buoyancy high up, sturdiness with streamlining and stability. Naturally, it performs best in ideal conditions - an upstream wind and moderate, even flow. It is attached top and bottom and fished in the traditional trotting style. The larger floats with a more streamlined body and higher shot carrying capacity can be fished well out in quite deep, fast flowing water. The smaller ones work best close in, in shallower gliding swims. (Text is taken from "Float fishing with Ivan Marks")
Product Code: BLAv
Brand: Handmade Fishing Floats
Product Condition: New
weight: 5.0g
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Beautiful floats and float tube
Darren Eastwell
16 November 2024
Purchased Avon, perch bobber and waggles with feather inlay and the float tube. First time purchase for a gift and have to say absolutely stunning. Seriously good.
What is there not to love?
Kenneth Cobley
02 November 2024
These floats are works of art. I also have a set on tench floats on order. I will never buy floats elsewhere anymore. I rarely have time to go fishing, but I just love the look and the feel of these products
Reply From Handmade Fishing Floats by Ian Lewis:
Jenneth - I do hope you manage to get them wet at least occasionally! I too struggle to get much 'on the water time' but savour every second that I do.
Fantastic
Steve Williams
16 May 2024
I've always been a big fan of the Avon sadly the shop mass produced versions are not like they use to be a few years ago . Ian Lewis had produced a version that looks great without the modern materials
Avon floats
Terry Deaville
31 January 2024
I ordered these floats to use for local grayling fishing.When they arrived I was surprised how well made and finished off they were.I used today on a cold and swollen river with a 14 ft match rod and caught a few grayling and chub.The floats were perfect for the job and put a smile on my face every trot down.Because I was pleased with these I ordered a few more different floats.These have arrived and are super quality as well.Am looking forward to using these soon.Well done Ian .Great Floats!
Reply From Handmade Fishing Floats by Ian Lewis:
Hi Terry - I am almost too scared to ask why ''you were surprised at how well made they were....'' ;) Glad I exceeded expectations - always the aim.
Fingers crossed, plenty more memories coming your way using them I am sure. Ian.
Fantastic
John Harding
30 October 2023
Not much to say,the craftsmanship speaks for itself, brilliant thanks
Reply From Handmade Fishing Floats by Ian Lewis:
Thanks John - glad you like them ;) They are rather popular these ones.
Avon floats
Vince Lee
12 September 2023
This is the second set of floats from Ian, the others being a multitude of small porky quills. Iwas over the moon with those and these half a dozen small avon floats are no different. Exceptional quality and a real vintage , homely feel about them. Excellent work. I will be back for more.
Reply From Handmade Fishing Floats by Ian Lewis:
Excellent news Vince. Glad you are liking them. Till next time......Ian,.
An old favourite from the first cast
William Pope
15 June 2023
Returning to fishing, I taught myself trotting with a centrepin and treated myself to just one Ian Lewis Avon. It ended up being almost the only one I used. I seemed twice as skilful than when using mass-produced equivalents. It was immediately like an old favourite tool or a pair of shoes that had formed perfectly to fit you. Suffice to say when I finally lost it after a break off, I didn t replace it with just one.
Great floats
Stephen May
28 February 2023
They are some of the best Avon floats i have seen, They are so well made i recommend to anyone
Reply From Handmade Fishing Floats by Ian Lewis:
So glad you like them all Stephen. The Avon set are one of my top sellers - for good reason! Hope you have loads of fun using them and some memorable days out!
Avon floats
Jordan hamilton
08 January 2021
VERY happy with my purchase .. floats are brilliant ! Thank you
Fine Floats can't wait to use
David Chapman
06 January 2021
I have today received my latest order of Ian's cracking floats. 3 Avon BlAV. floats. My collection of Ian's floats is fast growing How much longer is this Pandemic going to go on. I need my fix of split cane, floats and fish. At 74 years of age I need regular doses to keep the mind alive. David Chapman
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sergei
18 October 2020
Just received my delivery. Amazing ,Super.Quality! . Thank you.
Avon set
Chris Warwickshire
09 July 2020
Just received my delivery. Amazing ! Took me back to 1973 where at the tender age of 13 at the local fishing club presentation evening I was awarded some of the very same floats by the late great Billy Lane himself. Now at 60 they brought a lump to my throat with nostalgia. I look forward to testing them out soon. Thank you
Avon full set
Samuel Leslie
03 June 2020
Outstanding quality, I can't wait to get these rigged up on the centre pin when the rivers open back up. Beautifully crafted floats, I will buy all my future floats from here. Thank you
New to Ian's floats
Riffle and Pool
28 May 2020
Received my first order this morning, the above set and a few bobs. They look wonderful and I cannot wait to get out and use them after the 14th. Opening the delivery box was like a shot of nostalgia back to the early 60's Thank you Ian and continue you excellent work
Great
Tony Blake
10 April 2020
having re read Billy Lanes book these were the ideal present for me from my wife!! the floats are great and the bamboo tube excellent. Now if only Covid19 will go away in time for the rivers to open!!!
Avons
David Filby
01 March 2020
I ordered a mix of Avon floats,Balsas Salmon Avons and Billy Lane replicas Perfectly packaged and made to the highest standard as they always are. Look to good to use,but they will be perfect for my trips to the Avon and Stour especially the large Salmon Avons for when the River is carrying an extra couple of foot, which is most of the time ! Thanks again Ian
Avons and others
Bob Harbin
18 November 2018
I bought a set of Avons together with a few Stillwater flosts from Ian. They arrived very carefully packed and are superb. I've purchased a few other floats from different suppliers but theses are a cut above. The only problem is that they are addictive and you want more - Beware!
Bob
Would recommend
Bill stroud
06 October 2017
Excellent prompt service and the floats are of the highest quality. Would recommend
Simply the best
Angie Hart
06 October 2017
my hubby love it. A. best hand made floats around .well made we well be ordering more as this order was just to see how good they was . big thank you IAN keep up the good work mate well worth the money
