Can You Use A Float Rod For Feeder Fishing?

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Definitely

. My favourite float rod for big fish on small rivers has long been a Normark 13′ Multitip with the heaviest tip in. Back in the days before specialist carp waggler rods started appearing quite a few of the regulars at GV and elsewhere used them for that as well.

Can you feeder fish with a spinning rod?


Yeah mate it will work

. I have used my lure rod . To flick small feeders to the island . Carp will still pull rod round .

Can you use a waggler rod for feeder fishing?

Regular member.

Yeah, it can be used as a method feeder rod

. The bites using the method are pretty harsh, and on a feeder rod will bend the tip around as well as some of the main length of the rod.

Can I use a float rod for ledgering?

A 10 – 11′ Feeder rod/Quiver tip with a 2oz – 3oz tip for ledgering tactics, this can be used for bomb ledger and various feeder tactics and

a 10-11′ float rod

. A rod with a progressive action is recommended as it will provide the necessary cushion when playing larger carp and will eliminate any unwanted hook pulls.

Do I need a feeder rod?

First of all

you’re going to need a feeder rod

. Feeder rods or sometimes referred to as “quiver-tip” rods are rods with very fine end sections that are used as bait detection. Every nibble or tap of your line makes your rod tip bend and shake slightly alerting you to when the carp are in the area.

What is a feeder rod for?

Feeder rods are used for

fishing with bait on the bottom without a float

, making them a great option for carp fishing. Feeder rods are also known as quiver tip rods because the feature between one and three quiver tips.

What is the difference between a match rod and a float rod?

The difference between the 2 is that

the catana match has a fast action

, which is great for striking when waggler fishing at distance. The catana float, will have more of e through action for general float fishing. Thanks very much pal.

Can you feeder fish with a carp rod?


These rods not only cast a small flatbed feeder with accuracy, but they are also great fun when playing fish under the tip

, especially when targeting small venues such as Little Hayes.

What is an Avon fishing rod?

What is an Avon rod? The best way to describe an avon rod is

an all round, general purpose rod with enough power to handle fairly big barbel and carp, but also being suitable for smaller fish like roach

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Can I float fish with a spinning rod?


You can use a spinning rod for float fishing

. Still, you’ll find your casting accuracy and general bait presentation will suffer, leading to a lower catch rate. Spinning rods are stiffer and shorter than float rods, meaning they don’t cope well with casting very light weights like you would see when fishing a waggler.

What is a float rod?

Float rods

have guides that are typically small and numerous to provide an even greater line-control than other spinning rods

. Centerpin and float rod handles are quite long and have either fixed reel seats or sliding rings for a custom location of the reel.

How do I choose a feeder rod?

  1. Length. Rods are like golf clubs in that different lengths are used for different distances. …
  2. Action. …
  3. What handle has it got? …
  4. Quivertips and test curves. …
  5. Real seats, eyes and line guides.

How do you ledger fish in a river?

How do you quiver a fish tip?

Can you float fish with a waggler rod?

In bygone years, waggler fishing was the nation’s number one form of float fishing, though today it is arguably under challenge from pole fishing in terms of popularity. However,

research suggests that it’s still the favourite tactic for older anglers

.

How long should a feeder rod be?

Most light feeder rods are

around 10ft

and this gives you a little more reach for going further, say up to 35 or 40 yards.

How do you set up a swim feeder?

How do you float a method feeder?

Can you catch big carp on method feeder?


The use of a method feeder can be a very pro-active way of catching carp on any venue, big or small, no matter what carp stocks the lake holds

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How often should you cast a method feeder?

How often should I cast a method feeder? – You should be regularly casting your feeder out, this is not like bating a spot and waiting for the carp to come in.

Every 30 minutes is a good guide but on some waters, you can cast as often as every 5-10 minutes

to get more bait in and find the right spots.

What is the best length for a fishing rod?


A short (6 feet or less) rod is ideal if you want to make short, accurate casts

. When pinpoint accuracy is less critical, a long rod (over 7 feet) is the way to go. Dingy or dirty water and heavy cover are two situations where short-range accuracy is part of the recipe for success, and a shorter rod can really shine.

What is a match float rod?

A match float rod is as it says,

designed for float fishing and can be all number of types

. But designed to cast a float and pickup line quickly to hook the fish. They can land big fish, but if you are only targeting one type of big fish anglers then tend to buy specialist rods for the job.

What is a carp Match rod?

They are

a general purpose rod, more in the ‘power match’ fishing type bracket

and although designed for catching small carp, they are not carp rods in the truest sense. The confusion for novice anglers is that traditional match rods are designed for light line fishing, match style.

What is the best method feeder mix?


Start with 4mm pellets, but be prepared to add a few 6mm baits to give the carp something larger to feed on

. To make the fishery’s own pellets more attractive, start by adding a tablespoonful of fish sauce to two pints of water in a bait tub. You can buy this cheaply in supermarkets or delicatessens.

What is the best method feeder for carp?

The

Hirisi inline carp method feeder

is the perfect choice for the carp angler. It is my go-to method feeder when I want to chuck out larger and heavier balls of groundbait that have a lot of particles in them (hemp seeds, pellets, corn).

What can I use as a method feeder?

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