"BeachComberBum" Does the Beach Combing for YOU !

BeachComberBum, Paul Umlauf,  has lived in Alaska for over 50 years.  He is a retired commercial fisherman and a long time Super Cub pilot.  Spring, Summer and Fall bring the beachcomberbum searching the far Alaskan beaches to find exposed & hidden glass float treasures.

What We Sell​

​We sell authentic antique Oriental glass fishing floats. These gems of  the sea are becoming more and more rare, so take advantage of the  chance to purchase a few at  great prices!
  • Oriental glass floats made from the early 1900's until the late'60's
  • "Spindle" floats, barnacle floats, lumpy and odd shaped floats
  • Floats containing small to large amounts of water​​
  • Lots of surprises from this summer's beachcombing 
  • Pre-1950's cedar net corks
  • Japanese glass bottles​
  • Various other beachcombed treasures
"Beach Combing" searches of  distant Alaskan beaches produce  the authentic, aged and unique  glass floats we sell.
Basset hound, Ms.Gertie was a  wonderful beachcoming  companion for 13 years.