I don't really like useing the float and fly technique I have more success with just a fly. What I do is I use a white fly, and I drop it all the way till I feel the bottom. Then after I feel the bottom I reel up about 5 feet, and drift. This techniqued worked well this weekend when I landed a 5 Pound smallie. I also caught others including a 3 pounder, and several 1-2 pounders. I find this technique very effective from mid January threw end of February.