FTM Stabpiloten Pilot Floats 8mm 6pcs

FTM Stabpiloten Pilot Floats 8mm — Precise Bite Detection for Trout Fishing

The FTM Stabpiloten (Stab Pilot Floats) are compact 8mm pilot floats designed for trout fishing at put-and-take lakes and reservoirs, delivering clear bite indication with minimal resistance.

First Bite Indicator for Sbirolino Rigs

When fishing a Sbirolino setup, the Stabpilot is threaded onto the trout leader ahead of the main float, acting as the first point of contact when a fish investigates the bait. Its slim profile and responsive movement telegraph the subtlest takes without alerting the trout.

Depth Control and Bite Detection with Water Bubble Rigs

Paired with a water bubble (Wasserkugel) rig for static fishing, the pilot float does double duty: it signals bites with a sensitivity that lets the trout feel no resistance, and it allows you to fine-tune the depth at which baits such as waxworms are presented — keeping your offering exactly in the feeding zone.

Choose the Right Variant

The Stabpiloten are available in different colour options within the 8mm size. Each pack contains 6 pilot floats in the selected colour.

• FTM Stabpiloten 8mm – 6 Pilotposen (this product): 8mm diameter pilot floats, pack of 6, highly visible colour for various light and weather conditions; suited to both Sbirolino and water bubble rigs for trout

• FTM Stabpiloten 8mm – 6 Pilotposen (variant): 8mm diameter, pack of 6, alternative colour option

• FTM Stabpiloten 8mm – 6 Pilotposen (variant): 8mm diameter, pack of 6, alternative colour option

Facts

• Diameter: 8mm

• Pack contents: 6 pilot floats in the selected colour

• Target species: trout

• Suitable rigs: Sbirolino, water bubble (Wasserkugel)

• Function: bite indicator and bait depth adjustment

• Visibility: colour scheme optimised for various weather conditions and longer casting distances

• Brand: FTM Trout