Keep Catfish Baits Up Off the Bottom with a Slotted Peg Float

When you want to lift a catfish bait above mud, sediment, grass, or bottom structure, a float on the leader can change how that bait rides through the water. The Trophy Cat Tackle 2.5" Slotted Oval Catfish Peg Float gives you a removable 2.5-inch float for building Santee-style and other catfish rigs without having to thread the float onto the leader during initial rigging.

A Practical Float for Adjustable Catfish Rigging

✅ 2.5-inch oval float adds flotation to catfish rigs when you want to suspend the bait above the bottom
✅ Slotted design lets you add or remove the float from an existing rig without cutting the leader and completely retying it
✅ Well suited to Santee-style catfish rigs used to present bait off the bottom
✅ Two included pegs secure the slotted float in position on the rig
✅ Useful when changing between bottom-oriented presentations and rigs where added flotation is preferred
✅ Available in red, green, and yellow for easy color selection when organizing or building rigs

Spec	Details
Float Length	2.5 inches
Style	Slotted oval peg float
Pegs	2 included per float
Pack Quantity	10 floats
Available Colors	Red, Green, Yellow

Real-World Performance

Rig the float on the leader when you need flotation to help hold a catfish bait above the bottom, including Santee-style presentations used for drifting or fishing around bottom structure. The slotted body is especially useful when conditions change: the float can be added to or removed from an existing rig without cutting the leader just to make that adjustment.

Add an Adjustable Float Option to Your Catfish Rigs

Keep a pack ready for building new rigs or changing an existing catfish presentation when getting the bait up off the bottom is the better approach.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2.5" Slotted Oval Float

What is a slotted peg float used for on a catfish rig?

A peg float can be used on the leader to provide flotation that helps suspend the bait above the bottom. This type of float is commonly incorporated into Santee-style catfish rigs.

Why use a slotted float instead of a standard peg float?

The slot allows the float to be added to or removed from an existing rig without cutting the leader just to thread the float onto the line. That makes it easier to change the rig when you want to add or remove flotation.

Where should the float be positioned on a catfish rig?

For a Santee-style presentation, the float is rigged on the leader to provide flotation between the swivel and baited hook. Exact placement can be adjusted as part of the angler's rig configuration and desired bait presentation.

When is adding flotation to a catfish bait useful?

Added flotation is useful when the goal is to present the bait above the bottom rather than allowing it to lie directly in mud, sediment, vegetation, or other bottom structure. It is commonly used in drifting and other Santee-style catfish presentations.

How many floats and pegs are included?

Each pack contains 10 slotted 2.5-inch oval floats. Each float comes with two pegs.

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Trophy Cat Tackle 2.5" Slotted Oval Catfish Peg Float – 10 Pack

Keep Catfish Baits Up Off the Bottom with a Slotted Peg Float

A Practical Float for Adjustable Catfish Rigging

Real-World Performance

Add an Adjustable Float Option to Your Catfish Rigs

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2.5" Slotted Oval Float

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