The Mark Pollard MP7 (Black) Pole Float is a classic balsa wood dibber float designed by top match angler Mark Pollard for shallow carp fishing and fishing right up against far-bank margins.
Key Specifications .
- Float Style: Classic dibber design
- Body Material: High-quality balsa wood
- Tip/Bristle: Integrated balsa bristle, now available with high-visibility yellow or red tips
- Stem Material: Light and strong carbon
Best Use Cases
- Shallow Fishing: Perfect for fishing "up in the water" during warmer months when carp feed near the surface.
- Margin & Island Work: Highly effective on snake lakes, commercial fisheries, or canals in mere inches of water along the far bank.
- Reduced Disturbance: The dibber profile creates very little splash or water disturbance upon impact.
- Heavy Baits: Despite its small profile, the buoyant balsa body can easily support larger commercial carp baits like hard pellets, sweetcorn, and meat.
Mark Pollard's Recommended MP7 Shallow Rig
When targeting commercial carp shallow with an MP7 float (typically a 0.3g size), Mark Pollard relies on a balanced setup to fish efficiently
- Mainline: 0.18mm Matrix Power Micron
- Hooklink: 4-inch 0.16mm hooklink to a size 16 hook featuring a hair-rigged bait band
- Rig Length: Started at 3 feet, allowing line to be shortened if fish are feeding shallower
- Pole Elastic: Matrix Orange hollow No. 10 (run through the top three sections) to cushion hard-fighting carp
- Hookbait: 4mm or 6mm Dynamite XL feed pellets