Can you fish with a marker rod?
The marker rod set up can be one of the most valuable tools to the Carp Angler
. Its purpose is the same as that of a feature finder – to give you an idea of what lies beneath the surface of the bed of the lake or river and to determine the depth of the water that you are fishing and the possible locations of fish.
How do you use a marker rod carp?
Can I SPOD with marker rod?
If you set up the marker rod correctly, you will be able to let your fishing line out and track the distance until you see the float appear on the surface. Once you have this visible, you can then use this as a target for your spod fishing rod when casting your bait out.
Can you use a normal rod for Spodding?
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.
Do I need a marker float?
At times it is absolutely essential
but it’s also possibly the most mis-used and over-used item in a modern carper’s armory. Markers have their place in carp fishing, but too many look at chucking leads and floats around as an essential process, a box that many feel they need to tick before starting to fish.
Can you carp fish with a marker rod?
The marker rod set up can be one of the most valuable tools to the Carp Angler
. Its purpose is the same as that of a feature finder – to give you an idea of what lies beneath the surface of the bed of the lake or river and to determine the depth of the water that you are fishing and the possible locations of fish.
What is a marker fishing rod?
Marker rods are
used for scoping out the water you’re about to fish
, and are most often used by anglers who are going to spend two or three (or more) days on an unfamiliar water.
What test curve are marker rods?
marker rods seem to vary
between 2.75tc and 4.0 tc
. as most dedicated marker leads look to be 3.
What is the best marker rod?
- Fox EOS Spod & Marker Rod + Sonik Vader X 8000 RS Spod Reel.
- Shimano Tribal TX1 Intensity Spod Rod + Shimano Ultegra XTD Spod Reel.
- Daiwa Emblem Spod Rod & Reel Combo.
- Sonik Vader X Rod and Reel Combo + Braid.
- Prologic C-Series Xtra Distance Spod Rod + Okuma Custom Spod CS Reel.
Can I use a SPOD rod for carp fishing?
They are built such so that
the loaded weight of the spod will be suitable for use with a standard Carp rod of roughly 2.5-pound test curve
. They are usually solid in design allowing the delivery of both particles and boilies.
How often should you spomb?
As a rule of thumb, put
two or three in every five minutes
, but once again be accurate, especially when spodding over Zigs as you do not want a mid water shoal moving off you.
How far can you cast with 3lb test curve rod?
3lb test curve
Good up to distances of
80yds
.
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 use a marker float for fishing?
What are marker floats used for?
A marker float is your underwater eyes and
allows you to ‘see’ the lakebed and choose the exact spot to place your bait
. In the beginning markers were really only used as a target when spodding – hence the name – or to find the depth.
What are distance sticks used for in fishing?
Distance sticks are
a wonderful piece of kit for any carp angler who is wanting to cast accurately on each attempt or who doesn’t like “walking out” their chosen range
. You will often hear anglers discussing how many “wraps” they have cast, which is simply another way of saying how many rod lengths they are fishing at.
Why does dry erase marker float on water?
Dry erase markers are insoluble, meaning they can’t be dissolved in a liquid like water. They also have very few adhesive qualities, which is why they can be easily erased.
The lack of adhesive
is also what allows the water to make the drawing “come to life” and float, rather than sticking to the dish.
Can I use SPOD rod for fishing?
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 set up a marker float?
How do you use SPOD and marker?
What is the best marker float?
The very best casting marker floats are still
balsa made markers
! These high quality, slim bodied, flighted balsa marker floats have an up-rated swivel attachment and fly extremely smoothly – which really helps to reduce the tangles that can occur if a marker float wobbles in flight.
How do you tie a marker knot?
How do you find the bottom of a lake?
What test curve is best for carp fishing?
In short, the test curve is the weight that’s needed at the tip of the rod to flex it through 90 degrees as measured against the rod’s butt. On most waters a
2. 75lb test curve rod is sufficient
. This will enable you to cast over 100 yards and the rod will be forgiving.
What test curve carp fishing?
Carp rod test curves explained
A 3lb-test-curve rod is now classed as an all-rounder, with 3.5lb and 3.75lb test curves more suited to casting long distances
. A 2.75lb or 2.5lb rod will be softer and arguably more fun but won’t have huge casting power.
Who makes the Spomb rod?
Fox
Spomb 13ft LR (Long Range) Rod (50mm) – See product code 21153. Fox Spomb 12ft MR (Medium Range) Rod (50mm) – See product code 21154. Fox Spomb 12ft Rod Sleeve – See product code 21155.
