I agree that floats have a place in a stillwater arsenal. I use a #6 hoppicator in orange, yellow or chartreuse, and it works great for depth control. It also catches fish on it's own once in a while. I usually set it up with a level leader (4 lb. test Mr. Crappie Camo line) and a Tussle Bug fished under it.
You might consider this the popper/dropper method, but since it's adjustable, I think it has merit in the context of this conversation.