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Drennan Pike Float
Traditional Drennan Pike Float / E-SOX Piker range
A bright, buoyant and nicely versatile float for presenting bigger pike baits on rivers and stillwaters. Simple tackle, but a cracking bit of kit when you want to see what’s happening.
- Designed for pike fishing with deadbaits or livebaits.
- Suitable for rivers and stillwaters.
- Can be used slider style, fixed between two float stops or waggler style on stillwaters.
- E-SOX Piker sizes include No.2, No.3, No.4 and No.5, with weights from 10g to 35g.
Make sure it’s the right one. Drennan’s Pike Float is also found as the E-SOX Piker in several sizes and weights. The exact colour tip and packaging can vary, so check the label before buying.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A practical, versatile pike float with good visibility and useful carrying capacity across the range.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.8/10
- Ease of Use9.2/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers fishing deadbaits in mixed-depth swims. The slider setup lets you alter the fishing depth without rebuilding the whole rig.
- Anglers who like keeping their pike float fishing simple. It offers clear bite indication and several mounting options without loads of terminal-tackle faff.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers fishing tiny baits or delicate roach-style float rigs. This is built to support proper pike baits, not fine presentation with miniature tackle.
- Anyone wanting one exact standard size across every listing. The traditional and E-SOX Piker ranges include different size and weight descriptions, so you’ll need to check the version in front of you.
The lowdown
Introducing the Drennan Pike Float
A bright, buoyant and nicely versatile float for presenting bigger pike baits on rivers and stillwaters. Simple tackle, but a cracking bit of kit when you want to see what’s happening.
- Designed for pike fishing with deadbaits or livebaits.
- Suitable for rivers and stillwaters.
- Can be used slider style, fixed between two float stops or waggler style on stillwaters.
- E-SOX Piker sizes include No.2, No.3, No.4 and No.5, with weights from 10g to 35g.
Quick verdict
Verdict
This is a straightforward pike float that does the important jobs properly. It supports larger deadbaits or livebaits, shows up well and gives you several ways to set up on the water.
The slider arrangement is the most useful all-round option, but it can also be fixed between float stops or fished waggler style on a stillwater. No daft faff — just a bright, buoyant float that’s bob on for float-led pike fishing.
A practical, versatile pike float with good visibility and useful carrying capacity across the range.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.2/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
A purposeful Drennan design with a robust, buoyant body and clear pike-fishing focus.
The torpedo shape, strong buoyancy and bright top suit larger baits across rivers and stillwaters.
It helps keep a bait at a chosen depth and makes takes easier to spot, which can make float-led pike fishing more effective.
Slider, fixed and waggler-style options give you plenty of setup flexibility without much faff.
It offers several useful presentations in one simple float, with a spread of sizes for different baits and conditions.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Drennan Pike Float
There’s nothing fancy about the Drennan Pike Float, mate. And that’s exactly the point. When you’re float fishing for pike, you want a proper visual target, enough buoyancy for a decent bait and a setup that doesn’t turn into a terminal-tackle wrestling match. This float is built around those jobs.
It’s designed for deadbaits and livebaits, so it’s aimed squarely at the pike angler who wants to present a bait beneath a float rather than lobbing it out on a static bottom rig. That makes it useful for searching a swim, keeping a bait off weed or watching a bait while you wait for the rods to do their thing.
The body has a streamlined, torpedo-style shape. That gives it a neat profile on the surface and helps it sit with purpose rather than looking like a bit of random polystyrene bobbing about. It’s not trying to be a delicate roach float. This is pike tackle, and it’s made to support larger baits.
Buoyancy is the big deal here. Pike baits can be bulky, especially once you’ve got hooks, trace and a bit of baiting wire involved. A float that sits too low becomes a pain to follow and can be dragged under by every little bit of tow. The Drennan’s very buoyant construction gives you more usable lift for those proper bait-sized offerings.
The top is high-visibility and glow-finished, with colours that may vary between versions. You might see high-viz yellow or red/orange tips. Either way, the idea is simple: give your eyes something obvious to follow. That’s dead handy on a grey morning, across a wide river or when the light starts packing up at bite-time.
For deeper swims, fish it slider style with a stop knot. That’s probably the most flexible way to use it. You can cast without needing a silly long length of line above the float, then set the bait depth once the rig is in the water. If the pike are sitting hard on the bottom, you’ve got room to search down there without making the whole setup awkward.
In shallower water, you can fix it between two float stops. This gives a more locked-in presentation and makes sense when you know the depth of the swim. It’s also a tidy option for margins, little bays and river edges where you’re dropping a bait into a specific spot rather than trying to cover acres.
There’s another useful trick for stillwater anglers. Through the bottom eye, the float can be fished waggler style. That opens up a different presentation when you’re targeting a defined line or want the float to sit neatly above the bait. It’s not just a one-method pike float, which makes it a more useful bit of kit to keep in the box.
The range is where you need to pay a little attention. The E-SOX Piker sizes run from No.2 to No.5, with listed weights including 10g, 20g, 25g and 35g. Older traditional Piker models are also found in 6g, 11g, 20g, 28g and 40g versions. So don’t blindly grab one because the name looks familiar. Match the carrying capacity to your bait, trace and conditions, and you’ll be well away.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Main use
- Pike fishing with deadbaits or livebaits
- Waters
- Rivers and stillwaters
- Body shape
- Streamlined torpedo shape
- Top
- High-visibility glow top; colours may vary
- E-SOX Piker range
- No.2, No.3, No.4 and No.5; 10g, 20g, 25g and 35g versions
- Older Piker range
- 6g, 11g, 20g, 28g and 40g models are also found
Specs checked with Drennan, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
The Drennan Pike Float is all about controlled bait presentation. Its streamlined torpedo shape helps it sit neatly on the surface, while the high-visibility glow top gives you a fighting chance of spotting a proper pike take at range or in gloomy light.
It’s particularly handy when you’re fishing a deadbait at a set depth and want to keep an eye on the rig. Use it slider style with a stop knot for deeper swims, or lock it between two float stops when the water’s shallower and you want a fixed presentation.
A simple tool for a serious bait
Closer look
The Drennan Pike Float is a bright, torpedo-shaped float with plenty of lift for deadbaits and livebaits. Its job is to keep the bait presented at a chosen depth while giving you a clear surface indication. The high-visibility glow top is especially useful when the light goes flat or you’re fishing across a broad swim.
Rig-wise, it’s nicely adaptable. Use it slider style with a stop knot when you need depth, fix it between two float stops for a controlled shallow-water presentation, or use the bottom eye for a waggler-style setup on stillwaters. That gives you options without needing three different float designs in the tackle box.
Worth knowing. Check which version you’re buying. The E-SOX Piker and older traditional Piker ranges don’t share exactly the same listed weights, and tip colours can vary. Match the size to the bait and check the pack rather than relying only on a product photo.
For float-led pike sessions
Who it suits
This float suits anglers who enjoy being involved in the presentation. You can set the bait over weed, work a river crease or search a margin while keeping a proper visual reference on the surface. It’s a good choice when you want to react to what the swim is doing rather than simply casting out and waiting.
For rivers, the slider setup is the obvious starting point if the water is deep or you’re moving between swims. On stillwaters, fixed stops or waggler-style fishing can make more sense when you’ve found a reliable depth and want the bait parked in a particular lane. Just balance the float with the bait and avoid making the rig needlessly clumsy.
It’s less suited to tiny baits, fine tackle or subtle silverfish-style float work. This is a pike float with the buoyancy and visibility to handle a bigger bait, not a delicate presentation tool. If you’re chasing a lump, though, that extra lift is precisely what you want.
The bits anglers usually ask
FAQs in full
Can I use it with both deadbaits and livebaits? Yes. It’s designed for both. The key is choosing a version with enough carrying capacity for the bait, hooks and trace, then setting the depth so the bait fishes cleanly rather than dragging the float under.
Is it only for rivers? No. It’s suitable for rivers and stillwaters. On stillwaters, the bottom eye allows a waggler-style arrangement, while a fixed setup can be useful when fishing a known depth near features or in the margins.
What’s the best way to start? For a deeper or unfamiliar swim, try the slider with a stop knot. Plumb around, find the depth and adjust until the bait is where you want it. In a shallow, predictable spot, two float stops give you a tidy fixed presentation. Keep the top visible, keep the rig simple and you’re bob on.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Very buoyant enough to support larger pike baits.
- High-visibility glow top is easy to follow in changing light.
- Flexible setup options: slider, fixed or stillwater waggler style.
- Streamlined torpedo shape gives a tidy, purposeful presentation.
- Available in a useful spread of sizes and carrying weights.
Worth knowing
- The different Piker generations and colour options can make choosing the exact version a bit confusing.
- A float is only as good as the rest of the pike rig; it won’t hide poor depth setting or a badly balanced bait.
- Fixed setups are less versatile than the slider approach when you move between shallow and deep swims.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Can the Drennan Pike Float be used as a slider?
Can the Drennan Pike Float be used as a slider?
Yes. It can be fished slider style with a stop knot, which is useful when your bait needs to sit deeper than a fixed float setup allows.
02Can it be used on a stillwater?
Can it be used on a stillwater?
Yes. It’s suitable for stillwaters as well as rivers. On a stillwater, it can also be fished waggler style through the bottom eye.
03Which size should I choose?
Which size should I choose?
Match the float’s carrying capacity to the size and water resistance of your bait. The E-SOX Piker range includes No.2 to No.5 and 10g to 35g options, while older Piker listings include different weights, so check the pack carefully.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are very buoyant enough to support larger pike baits. and high-visibility glow top is easy to follow in changing light.; the main trade-off is the different piker generations and colour options can make choosing the exact version a bit confusing..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Very buoyant enough to support larger pike baits.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers fishing deadbaits in mixed-depth swims: The slider setup lets you alter the fishing depth without rebuilding the whole rig.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The different Piker generations and colour options can make choosing the exact version a bit confusing.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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