Abstract: A fishing float (10) for releasably engaging a fishing line (12). The float (10) comprises a pair of oppositely disposed buoyant members (14 and 16) each having a first end portion (18). In the preferred embodiment, the buoyant members (14 and 16) are fabricated of, or coated with, a luminescent material such that they glow in the dark. The float (10) also comprises a locking stem (20) for releasably joining the first end portions (18) of the buoyant members (14 and 16). The float (10) is secured to the fishing line (12) by winding the line (12) around the locking stem (20) and locking the first end portions (18) of the buoyant members (14 and 16) together so as to secure the line (12) therebetween.