Best way to get all the reel handles in the same direction, when they are on the rod pod
I can do it, but I'm convinced that I'm doing it wrong
I can do it, but I'm convinced that I'm doing it wrong
In reply to Post #1
What does it matter?
What does it matter?
In reply to Post #2
Everyone knows you catch more if your handles are level
Everyone knows you catch more if your handles are level
In reply to Post #3
Sorry mate I'm obviously just not Carpy
Sorry mate I'm obviously just not Carpy
In reply to Post #1
What reels are you using mate?
Mine have a kind of circular motion for the handles which makes it easy to line them up if needs be.
What reels are you using mate?
Mine have a kind of circular motion for the handles which makes it easy to line them up if needs be.
Hold the reel handle still, and spin the rod until where you want it to be.
In reply to Post #3
I'm convinced that it is this lack in of attention to detail that is making me struggle on my syndicate. I need to take note of this thread and make changes
I'm convinced that it is this lack in of attention to detail that is making me struggle on my syndicate. I need to take note of this thread and make changes
In reply to Post #6
Excellent idea, unfortunately the rods are too long to spin freely, I have therefore purchased a 12ft step ladder and this now works perfectly whilst standing on the top of said ladder. Can also aid fish spotting too.
Excellent idea, unfortunately the rods are too long to spin freely, I have therefore purchased a 12ft step ladder and this now works perfectly whilst standing on the top of said ladder. Can also aid fish spotting too.
In reply to Post #8
A step ladder is a good idea but a bit heavy to carry. I am currently field testing Nash bushwacker stilts, I can get up to 15 feet at the moment. Once the extra sections are in stock the sky's the limit.
A step ladder is a good idea but a bit heavy to carry. I am currently field testing Nash bushwacker stilts, I can get up to 15 feet at the moment. Once the extra sections are in stock the sky's the limit.
In reply to Post #7
Handles have to be level even the knobs have to sit at the same angle,rods level,bobbins perfect.The biggest part a few miss though is the line entering the water has to be at the exact same point from rod tip to water.If you do all this your catch rate will sky rocket
Handles have to be level even the knobs have to sit at the same angle,rods level,bobbins perfect.The biggest part a few miss though is the line entering the water has to be at the exact same point from rod tip to water.If you do all this your catch rate will sky rocket
The simplest way, just loosen the nut at the opposite side of the handle, when its loose, just pull the handle out slightly and turn it till its aligned with the others and then retighten the nut. And ifs it slightly out still because of the splines alignment inside the reel, just turn the handle slightly. It might put your handles out of alignment and synch with your bail arms etc and feel funny but, no one will notice.
But there again, you can just slacken off your drag, hold your line tight and turn your handle. The spool will slip on the loose drag until you get your handle in the right place. You might get a bit of line twist, but who cares, your reels will look perfect as if placed in position by some "Feng Shui" expert and the energy will flow down the reels handles down the rod, along the line to your rig and attract fish from far and wide , but also do not forget to get your spools right too, you cannot have one portruding more from the reel than the others as it will disrupt the flow of energy with lots of bad Karma.
So long as I do not have a handle below another reel or over its bail arm so they clash on picking them up, I don't give two hoots.
But there again, you can just slacken off your drag, hold your line tight and turn your handle. The spool will slip on the loose drag until you get your handle in the right place. You might get a bit of line twist, but who cares, your reels will look perfect as if placed in position by some "Feng Shui" expert and the energy will flow down the reels handles down the rod, along the line to your rig and attract fish from far and wide , but also do not forget to get your spools right too, you cannot have one portruding more from the reel than the others as it will disrupt the flow of energy with lots of bad Karma.
So long as I do not have a handle below another reel or over its bail arm so they clash on picking them up, I don't give two hoots.
In reply to Post #10
So grateful for the advice. Clearly been doing it so wrong for so long, it does all make sense now
So grateful for the advice. Clearly been doing it so wrong for so long, it does all make sense now
Couldn't you just set up in sub aqua gear, turn off the anti reverse, swim out to the rig, find the lead and pull it away from the reel (and the baited area) whilst a mate checks when the handles are lined up? That would seem a lot easier to me than pissing about on the bank. Also means you're fishing off the baited spot, which is a guarantee of catching the biggun.
Just noticed the title of the topic, its "Rod Handles" that need synchronising.
Simplest way, get a bankstick or a piece of 4 x 2 and just place it flush against the butts till they all line up, but be careful that you do have it at a 90 degree angle to your rods, otherwise they will be diagonal and a definite recipe for a blank.
Simplest way, get a bankstick or a piece of 4 x 2 and just place it flush against the butts till they all line up, but be careful that you do have it at a 90 degree angle to your rods, otherwise they will be diagonal and a definite recipe for a blank.
But where is the most carpy place to have said handles
12 o'clock 2 o'clock 6 o'clock surely that matters just a s much
Personally
as long as the roller wheels are at the point closest to the rod I don't care where the handles end up or at what part of the Stroke the spool is at.
12 o'clock 2 o'clock 6 o'clock surely that matters just a s much
Personally
as long as the roller wheels are at the point closest to the rod I don't care where the handles end up or at what part of the Stroke the spool is at.
In reply to Post #14
Oh my god yeah. How dumb are we?
Apologies for my error earlier.
I just take a pair of garden shears to chop off any ugly out of sync Rod handles.
BTW - anyone want to buy an 11ft 3 carp Rod with slight handle damage...?
Oh my god yeah. How dumb are we?
Apologies for my error earlier.
I just take a pair of garden shears to chop off any ugly out of sync Rod handles.
BTW - anyone want to buy an 11ft 3 carp Rod with slight handle damage...?
In reply to Post #1
I take my reels off once casted out can then get all 6 of my rods within milimatures
I take my reels off once casted out can then get all 6 of my rods within milimatures
In reply to Post #17
That's a lot of messing about, its far easier to buy one reel and 2 spare spools, and just move the reel body about from rod to rod and fit the spool......and hope you do not get two runs at once.
That's a lot of messing about, its far easier to buy one reel and 2 spare spools, and just move the reel body about from rod to rod and fit the spool......and hope you do not get two runs at once.
In reply to Post #1
Don't listen to the scruffy gets that accept random handle positions . . .its an indication of their general tardiness and therefore they must all be noddies . . .(
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If however like me you have carpers OCD (and most of us do) Zacks advice (Post 11) is a good starting point . . .however by loosening the clutch and rotating the handle line twist will def occur quicker which will make you more of a noddy in the long run . . .
Best practice IMO is to set the handle/spool/roller wheel position after you've cast out (and with the rod in your hand) and have sunken the line / are ready to tighten up any remaining slack etc. Its at this point (when you start reeling in) that you decide / lock in the ideal position.
Once happy (and without reeling in so much that you've moved the lead / rig) position the rod in the rest and before you set your indicators loosen the clutch and twist the spool anti clockwise by hand to tighten up the excess . . .if you're lucky this will be minimised (dependant on the range you've cast) prior but sometimes on one reel you may need to twist the spool more than others (and dependant on whether you are slack lining / semi slack etc).
You'll still get twist eventually however you can sleep well in the knowledge that your set up looks the best it can be and that you are a now a true carp guru . . .
Don't listen to the scruffy gets that accept random handle positions . . .its an indication of their general tardiness and therefore they must all be noddies . . .(
)If however like me you have carpers OCD (and most of us do) Zacks advice (Post 11) is a good starting point . . .however by loosening the clutch and rotating the handle line twist will def occur quicker which will make you more of a noddy in the long run . . .
Best practice IMO is to set the handle/spool/roller wheel position after you've cast out (and with the rod in your hand) and have sunken the line / are ready to tighten up any remaining slack etc. Its at this point (when you start reeling in) that you decide / lock in the ideal position.
Once happy (and without reeling in so much that you've moved the lead / rig) position the rod in the rest and before you set your indicators loosen the clutch and twist the spool anti clockwise by hand to tighten up the excess . . .if you're lucky this will be minimised (dependant on the range you've cast) prior but sometimes on one reel you may need to twist the spool more than others (and dependant on whether you are slack lining / semi slack etc).
You'll still get twist eventually however you can sleep well in the knowledge that your set up looks the best it can be and that you are a now a true carp guru . . .
In reply to Post #19
If you loosen the clutch and hold the line to allow the handle to turn independently of the spool, this will not create line twist because the only thing turning is the handle. The slipping clutch is breaking the link.
If you loosen the clutch and hold the line to allow the handle to turn independently of the spool, this will not create line twist because the only thing turning is the handle. The slipping clutch is breaking the link.
In reply to Post #19
Ah but as you start to slip into sleep you realise the lineclips on the spools aren't lined up
Ah but as you start to slip into sleep you realise the lineclips on the spools aren't lined up
In reply to Post #1
I am just shaking my head in disbelief.......
Michael
I am just shaking my head in disbelief.......
Michael
In reply to Post #19
What about bailarms? I generally have the handles down
But someone I know.said I wasn't tarting as the bailarms didn't match. Is that a thing?
What about bailarms? I generally have the handles down
But someone I know.said I wasn't tarting as the bailarms didn't match. Is that a thing?
In reply to Post #1
You can't care that much how your set up looks, your using a Rod pod..
You can't care that much how your set up looks, your using a Rod pod..
I'm starting to wish I never asked this question lol
In reply to Post #25
Don't be daft - look at the fun you've given us all
You have your handles any way you want mate. The carp don't mind either way
Don't be daft - look at the fun you've given us all
You have your handles any way you want mate. The carp don't mind either way
In reply to Post #23
I think most people keep the line rollers at the top, not because of tart, but it gives the best angle of line for the bobbin.
I think most people keep the line rollers at the top, not because of tart, but it gives the best angle of line for the bobbin.
In reply to Post #25
Don't worry mate, I'm sure I have mild OCD 'cause everything has to line up for me otherwise I can't relax
As mentioned, loosen the clutch, off hold the line in front of the reel and wind away to your heart's content until everything is perfect and super carpy
Don't worry mate, I'm sure I have mild OCD 'cause everything has to line up for me otherwise I can't relax
As mentioned, loosen the clutch, off hold the line in front of the reel and wind away to your heart's content until everything is perfect and super carpy
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