A fishing float comprises a hollow substantially spherical body 10 having separable parts 20, 30. The first separable part has buoyancy means 130 to provide buoyancy to the float, and the second separable part has an opening 32 and retention and release means 100, 110 for retaining and, responsive to water contact, releasing a predetermined length of hooked and baited fishing line through the opening. The spherical shape of the float enables it to be bounced across water in the manner of pebble skimming to accurately land adjacent a feature such as a river bank or pier support where fish are most likely to be found. An auxiliary float 90 and a bite indicator 92 slidably located in the auxiliary flat may also be incorporated.
