Puff Balls were tested and designed by a Northern California guide as a simple and effective means to better present his bait offering and reduce hooks from snagging on rocky river bottom. The primary target was winter Steelhead and the success was surprising, especially when conditions were not perfect. The small amount of flotation kept the bait just off the bottom neutralizing the hook weight, creating a more natural presentation and right in the strike zone. Once the presentation was perfected, the addition of color was really the turning point that made Puff Balls so desirable. Not only did we have a perfect presentation now we also have an attractor that would entice the fish to take a bite at times when they wouldnt necessarily be interested. Realizing that colors made a big difference, the challenge to come up with the best colors for attracting different species of fish in different watercolors and conditions. For the past twelve years we have tested hundreds of different colors, paints and dyes to finally come to the conclusion that we would have to have our own paints manufactured to our specifications. The end result is having the exact colors, fluorescents, and pearl essences in a nontoxic water base paint that will change color and highlights in different light conditions. There is no other place in the world these exact colors and paints are available. Puff Balls are now used for many different species of fish Steelhead, Salmon, Trout, Bass and pan fish, Walleye, Muskie, and others. Presentations have also varied depending on the conditions, species, baits, and whatever unique ideas available by fishermen. After twelve years of research and development Rivers West Manufacturing has perfected the art and design of flotation attractors. Through out the years there has been a constant research and development process to prefect the right sizes, colors and shapes that will give the catching advantage to those anglers using Puff Balls. This is an on going process with our field researchers, pro guide staff, and fishermen. We encourage comments, suggestions, pictures, and stories of successful fishing trips.

Address: P.O. Box 4148 Brookings, OR 97415
Telephone: 541 469 2283
Fax: 541 412 2955
Website: http://www.puffballs.net/