{"product_id":"2-5-inch-slotted-peg-float-catfish-rigs","title":"Trophy Cat 2.5-Inch Slotted Peg Float for Catfish Rigs","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLift Your Catfish Bait Off the Bottom with a Peg Float\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you want a catfish bait riding above the bottom instead of dragging directly through it, a float on the leader changes the presentation. The \u003cstrong\u003e2.5-Inch Slotted Peg Float\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially useful for Santee Cooper-style rigs, where the float adds buoyancy to the leader and helps suspend the bait in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Add a Slotted Peg Float to Your Catfish Rig?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Adds buoyancy to the leader to help lift a baited hook above the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Well suited to Santee Cooper-style catfish rigs used for suspended bottom presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Slotted design makes it easier to add or remove the float without completely rebuilding the rig\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Useful when drifting or fishing moving water where the rig can carry the bait above bottom structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ 2.5-inch size provides a practical float option for catfish leader rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Available in red, green, or yellow for different rigging preferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Sold in packs of 10 and listed with two pegs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloat Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlotted peg float\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed, green, or yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 floats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo pegs listed with the product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRig the float on the leader of a Santee Cooper-style setup when you want the bait suspended above the bottom rather than lying directly on it. That presentation is particularly useful while drifting or fishing current, and it can help keep the bait riding above mud, vegetation, and other bottom structure. The slotted format also makes changing between floated and non-floated presentations more convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAdd a Suspended Presentation to Your Catfish Rigging Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep these 2.5-inch slotted peg floats in your catfish tackle when you want the option to move a bait off the bottom without committing every leader to a float.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the 2.5-Inch Slotted Peg Float\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details { margin:0; border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details:first-of-type { border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary {\n    padding:14px 0; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; outline:none;\n  }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::marker { content:\"\"; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador p { margin:10px 0 16px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-accordion--pescador\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is a peg float used for on a catfish rig?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA peg float adds buoyancy to the leader so the bait can ride above the bottom. It is commonly incorporated into Santee Cooper-style catfish rigs for this type of suspended presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhen should I use a peg float instead of fishing the bait directly on bottom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA peg float is useful when you want to present the bait above mud, vegetation, or other bottom structure, as well as when drifting or using current to carry a suspended bait presentation. Removing the float lets you return to a more conventional bottom-oriented presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy use a slotted peg float?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe slot allows the float to be added to or removed from an existing rig more easily than a conventional float that must be threaded onto the line. That makes it convenient for changing presentations without completely rebuilding the leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this float for a Santee Cooper rig?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. A peg float is a defining component of the Santee Cooper-style catfish rig, where it is positioned on the leader to provide buoyancy and help suspend the bait above the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many slotted peg floats are included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey are sold in packs of 10. The product listing also states that the package comes with two pegs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trophy Cat Tackle","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":46763017109722,"sku":"sku-41810282774677","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":46763017142490,"sku":"sku-41810282807445","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":46763017175258,"sku":"sku-42035565363349","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/9732\/1627\/files\/slotted-peg-float-2-5-inch-rattles-and-floats-1186945041.jpg?v=1755974597","url":"https:\/\/pescadorfishing.com\/products\/2-5-inch-slotted-peg-float-catfish-rigs","provider":"Pescador Fishing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}