Glass From The Past | Fishing Floats Documentary | Ted Collinson

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Going way back with this one probably around 2003-04. A short documentary interview we did with glass fishing float collector Ted Collinson. Produced under Wave Length Productions, a company co-ran by our cousin Rob Lore.
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[@Mr_rog]

I am stationed here in Japan, and I am finding the mother loads this summer! I am captivated by these floats.

[@hapijen4828]

Amazing collection - fantastic colours.

[@failedfilmmaker]

It sure is, need to make a Part 2

[@Seaquest112]

Extraordinary! There's something uniquely captivating about the design and endless color variation of antiquated fishing floats. It would be a valuable opportunity to see this gentlemen's collection up close and hear his captivating story of collection first hand.

[@failedfilmmaker]

It is a cool collection

[@McChrister]

WOW, Exquisite collection...Very impressive! Thanks for sharing your finds.👍🏼 Good luck and Happy hunting.🍀🙏🏼

[@diane9247]

"Evacuation site?" Gorgeous collection.

[@aiferapple1246]

'.......and a dead guy', he said calmly LOL :O

[@xman870096]

Very Cool, fantastic collection!!

[@marklewis4793]

...so thats what those things are,...thanks,from CapeTown.

[@ChistopherMoonlight]

Very cool. I was once on the lookout for fishing floats for a movie that needed them as props. We soon learned that they fetch a lot more money than we had in the budget. They're really cool.

[@JJ_0134]

I have a small glass fish buoy collection. I love the ones that light up, it's my aesthetic 😂 so are colored pool lights

[@deniseh8932]

stunning collection

[@failedfilmmaker]

This is almost 10 years ago. He has a lot more now

[@Jigger2361]

very interesting! thanks for sharing this! greetings from Ontario!

[@failedfilmmaker]

Thanks for watching

[@craigdutton6072]

Theirs nothing like finding a real gem 💎 like 100 yr plus glass 🥰

[@failedfilmmaker]

Thanks for watching

[@normareyes6482]

I'm from Saipan next to Japan and very rare that people collect here but there are collectors here.

[@johnherreria5298]

Hi there, I know Ted...he visited my house in Las Vegas in 2008/9 timeframe...I have been trying to get a hold of him...he got lost like a thin air...can you help me get in touch with him? We share the same passion.Here's my email: [e-mail]

[@PatriciaGonzalez-bp3hk]

Wow!

[@Carrival]

Fascinating!! Thank you!!

[@adriandaish485]

WOW 😍

[@beachfiredude]

Wow great stuff Thanks you for sharing great stuff that floats ashore 😶

[@dianegederian4026]

Hello I have 3 floats that my Dad found on a Hawaiian beach. He was stationed there during WW11

[@failedfilmmaker]

Very cool!

[@------country-boy-------]

the 2011 japan tsunami definitely washed more out to sea.

[@Baydzone]

awesome film bro!

[@Baydzone]

but so good!

[@mikeymike758]

Can someone please tell me how the glass fishing floats are used? EDIT: Never mind, I'll google it.

[@ronhicke118]

We found one on the Oregon Coast that has water in it, many years ago. The water is still in it. How did the water there? Any ideas? Betty from Canada

[@mickcochran4402]

It was underwater for a long time and pressure seeps the water into the float thru the glass. Super rare!

[@raysolis4896]

hi i have a glass ball and it has a a reverse F sign and F and its so old, im from philippines my grand father find that ball

[@dongxtv227]

May ganito din po kami. Kulay green. Sa indonesian sea daw nakita ng tito ko. 1981

[@mattkaylor8142]

My girl step dad he love them big money and amazing

[@ljprep6250]

It's surprising that he collects those ugly plastic and wood floats as well. The glass orbs are so cool, the others so comparatively trashy. Loved the music, too.

[@deniseterry6572]

Can you identify a glass float for me with the stamp on it? Thank you

[@deniseterry6572]

Thank you kindly...I will need to somehow take a pic of the stamp on the float. You are a sweetie.

[@deniseterry6572]

Thank you kindly......Denise

[@vinmad6669]

Just found this out .... Had know idea .... Thanks brother PEACE N love -- stay safe Now im really interested LETS GO BRANDON

[@Oclb]

“And a dead guy” HUH???

[@failedfilmmaker]

This was made so long ago, I am not even sure what he says :)

[@cathydavila64]

Hi I think I have a glass float can I send you a pic?

[@failedfilmmaker]

I know nothing about them, but I could pass it along to Ted

[@pimenel]

Did you mean you found an actual dead guy? Jeez

[@russellgale9916]

Why put crap music over him talking

[@failedfilmmaker]

I’ll tell 15 years ago producer to take the music out 😂

[@bienspired2839]

That's what Im wondering too

[@LBluffBob]

I have viewed your video because just today I found a large glass float. I know little about them. This one is about 10" in diameter and appears to be clear glass. However, it is covered with calcification, barnacles, a little sea weed, etc. My question is how does one clean one of these so it can be inspected. I don't want to damage or scratch the glass. You can reply to my post or email me at [e-mail] Anything or comments you can provide will be greatly appreciated. I found it along the central florida east coast.

[@DC-uo5hy]

Hi, the slow way is with a mild acid like vinagar. Let it soak in the vinegar an hour or so and the old calcium deposits come right off. The fast way is with 50 50 water and pool acid. Paint it on, it resolves the calcium quickly. Use gloves out side in a breeze. If the net is still present, flush with lots of water afterwards. It is a good idea to test a small area first.

[@K3Flyguy]

Novelity collectors item I guess? Could be used for Christmas ornaments I'm thinking? Fun to look for but kind of like collectors beany babies as far as I can see.

[@adamcarr1920]

Worth a fortune... like $25 each minimum and thats for the small ones lol

[@DC-uo5hy]

Many floats bring several hundred dollars from collectors.

[@DC-uo5hy]

Thank you. At one time I had nearly 3,000 glass floats. My favorite was a CCCP NWG. NW Glass float made for Soviet fishermen after ww2. My seconds favorites ones were nearly 250 double floats in a fisherman's pile in extreme NE China. Almost all were Dark Green. I had floats from all over the Far East from The Aleutians down and around to Pakistain. Also the Bahamas and a few European Countries. The Floats from India were cool and hard to find. The Rollers were nice also. The Japanese floats were the best marked as were many European ones. The double floats have gone back up in value after I sold off my double floats. A couple West coast USA buyers bought most of mine.