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Hi Ross... I didn't think any one used ( or could find) those old floats... I've been using balloons for over a decade now... I found some at a party store that are base balls... what I mean is.. they were meant for a Childs party that imitates base balls when you blow them up. They have print on them that imitates the seams on a base ball.. I only mention this because they are the most durable ( reasonably priced) balloons I have ever used... their max size is perfect mac bobbers...( Ive also used them to float eels out over submerged rocks )
I fish mine on a slider rig using a thin rubber bands as a stop ( cinched around the main line then cut to make a stopper) ... that way I can reel right to the leader.. a small plastic bead on either side of the slider keeps the slider from jamming on the swivel or stop.. for a slider I use the sliding surf "fish finder" hard plastic slider... you can buy just the slide with no hardware... I attach a thick rubber band to that and then to my balloon... by using a thicker rubber band you break less bands and you can usually get the cinch on the rubber band/balloon free if you want to make a move ( I like to do that so the balloon does not twist up my line as it spins in the air)....live lining macs is fun for sure... especially around the rock piles... I just cant deal with people during the day... as soon as they see you with a bent rod... they all become your "friend"...
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