FTM Stabpiloten Pilot Floats 8mm 6pcs

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

The FTM Stabpiloten (Pilot Floats) are compact 8 mm pilot indicators designed specifically for trout fishing at put-and-take ponds and trout lakes, giving you a clear, sensitive signal without spooking wary fish.

First Bite Indicator on Sbirolino Rigs

Mounted directly on the trout leader as the first element of a Sbirolino setup, the Stabpilot signals the earliest moment a trout takes the bait. Because the float offers minimal resistance, fish hold on longer — giving you the split-second you need to set the hook cleanly.

Depth Control and Bite Detection on Water-Ball Rigs

When fishing static with a water-ball (Wasserkugel) rig, the pilot float doubles as a fine depth marker. Slide it along the line to position your bait — waxworms, maggots, or other trout baits — at exactly the right depth, while its high-visibility coloring lets you read even the subtlest dip at distance.

Choose the Right Variant

The FTM Stabpiloten are available in different configurations to match your needs:

• FTM Stabpiloten 8mm — 6 Pilotposen (Stabpilot type, 6 pieces): the classic Stabpilot format in 8 mm diameter, ideal for both Sbirolino and water-ball rigs; pack of 6 in your chosen colour — the current product

• FTM Stabpiloten 8mm — 6 Pilotposen (6 pieces): 8 mm pack of 6, variant without further type specification — suitable for the same trout-pond applications

Facts

• Type: Stabpilot (pilot float)

• Diameter: 8 mm

• Pack contents: 6 pilot floats in the selected colour

• Application: Sbirolino rigs (first bite indicator on trout leader); water-ball rigs (depth setting and bite indicator)

• Target species: Trout

• Venues: Trout ponds, trout lakes

• High-visibility colouring for varied weather and light conditions

• Brand: FTM (FTM Trout)