Spod rods are generally actually never used for fishing
and are used as an accessory to your fishing but trust me utilising them properly can see you have some real productive sessions on the bank.
How do you use the SPOD rod on the catch?
Can a SPOD rod be use as a marker rod?
So
NO a spod rod is not too heavy for marker work
. I use a Greys 4lb TC Spod Rod with a 5oz lead for long distance marking. You still get plenty of feel.
Can you SPOD with a normal rod?
An ordinary 2.5lb or 2.75lb test curve rod coupled with a standard free spool reel loaded with 12lb line could just about cope with spodding a small amount of bait short distances
, but to get the most from this deadly technique you’ll need a special set-up.
Can you use a SPOD rod for catfish?
Re: Catfish rods
Don’t use spod rods
– awful things to play a cat on.
What do you need for a SPOD rod?
Can I use a Beachcaster as a SPOD rod?
It was common years ago to use beachcasters as spod rods
. The Century Big Bertha was used by many with the DD version being an absolute beast. Give it a try mate for whatever you want see how it goes.
What test curve should a SPOD rod be?
4lb test curve
Perfect for standard sized spods: Korda Skyliner or a Spomb.
What is a SPOD rod used for?
Spod rods
enable you to heavily bait an area of your swim quickly and accurately, using spod (or spomb) rockets
. This means they are often the preferred choice of big carp anglers, a spod rod is very powerful, usually with a test curve of at least 3.5lb.
Can I use Mono for Spodding?
Mono line is also a good choice for spodding
and is more resistance to tangles and wind knots. Unlike braid, you can fill the spool up to the lip when using mono line and won’t encounter issues.
How do you spool a SPOD rod?
What line should I use for catfishing?
If you fish most channel cat waters in the United States,
12- to 17-pound-test line
is about all you need. If you fish places like the Red River, or places wherever there can be numerous fish that run 15 to 30 pounds, I recommend using 30-pound line. Of course, as the fish get bigger, so should your line.
What line do you need for catfishing?
Modern fluorocarbon lines
have become the standard for many experienced catfish anglers.
What kind of rod do you use for catfish?
Medium–action rods
are the most common choice when the angler will be using various applications for a variety of catfish species. These rods bend for about half their length, allowing an angler to fish both for small and large species with good control and hook–setting allowances.
How far can you cast a SPOD?
Generally speaking, undertow will be working the opposite way to the wind, but it will not affect heavy baits like boilies or bigger pellets. Conversely, light pellets, corn and maggots/cloud mix can be badly affected, and on a big tow in deep water they could end up as far as
6ft or more off your spot
.
