I got a spomb rod,I don't use it much ,well last time I used it was two years ago,I still catch plenty ,fishing my little ways..
Be honest ,how many don't use a spomb,or do people just use theirs because,everyone else does...?
Be honest ,how many don't use a spomb,or do people just use theirs because,everyone else does...?
In reply to Post #1
Very rare. And only on lakes where 100+ yards baiting is required. Love a catapult or hand lowered rigs
Very rare. And only on lakes where 100+ yards baiting is required. Love a catapult or hand lowered rigs
In reply to Post #2
Same as mate,...do you think some people just use em because its what the YouTube fraternity say ?
Same as mate,...do you think some people just use em because its what the YouTube fraternity say ?
In reply to Post #3
100% , I've even seen people spomb to a tree that you could under arm bait too. Never understood
100% , I've even seen people spomb to a tree that you could under arm bait too. Never understood
In reply to Post #4
I ....have even seen someone use a baitboat to do what you describe all they had to do was pass the rod around a small birch...omg..
Anyway ,I thinking of shifting my spod rod at some point, it's another 'carry' ,I wish I'd never bought it I caught loads before,loads after ,and blanked either way just they same..
Just interested if anyone else thinks like me ..
I ....have even seen someone use a baitboat to do what you describe all they had to do was pass the rod around a small birch...omg..
Anyway ,I thinking of shifting my spod rod at some point, it's another 'carry' ,I wish I'd never bought it I caught loads before,loads after ,and blanked either way just they same..
Just interested if anyone else thinks like me ..
I try not to use it if I can help it as I mostly fish up to around 50 yards
90% of the time the spod (or spomb) rod stays in the car
Flick around with one of my rods and a lead to find a spot
Clip up
Cast out with a bait
Catapult some baits around the bait
Job done
90% of the time the spod (or spomb) rod stays in the car
Flick around with one of my rods and a lead to find a spot
Clip up
Cast out with a bait
Catapult some baits around the bait
Job done
I try not to use it if I can help it as I mostly fish up to around 50 yards
90% of the time the spod (or spomb) rod stays in the car
Flick around with one of my rods and a lead to find a spot
Clip up
Cast out with a bait
Catapult some baits around the bait
Job done
90% of the time the spod (or spomb) rod stays in the car
Flick around with one of my rods and a lead to find a spot
Clip up
Cast out with a bait
Catapult some baits around the bait
Job done
I try not to use it if I can help it as I mostly fish up to around 50 yards
90% of the time the spod (or spomb) rod stays in the car
Flick around with one of my rods and a lead to find a spot
Clip up
Cast out with a bait
Catapult some baits around the bait
Job done
90% of the time the spod (or spomb) rod stays in the car
Flick around with one of my rods and a lead to find a spot
Clip up
Cast out with a bait
Catapult some baits around the bait
Job done
In reply to Post #6
I see what you mean...for me though,I looked at it ,and thought ..nah,not for me...
I know some places really really respond to the bash of a spomb etc,if you did that on a place I fish I might as well go home kiss of death that would be...
I see what you mean...for me though,I looked at it ,and thought ..nah,not for me...
I know some places really really respond to the bash of a spomb etc,if you did that on a place I fish I might as well go home kiss of death that would be...
Never owned one.
In reply to Post #1
I'm with you, got one, can't remember the last time I used it. Catapult for me, on the rare occasion I use particles, tend to use a scoop (close in work). And also, that spodding business is bloody hard work as you get older.
And as for those bait boat users who use them to bait up far bank margins, walk around you lazy sods!! I've seen them doing it to avoid a 100yd walk,
I'm with you, got one, can't remember the last time I used it. Catapult for me, on the rare occasion I use particles, tend to use a scoop (close in work). And also, that spodding business is bloody hard work as you get older.
And as for those bait boat users who use them to bait up far bank margins, walk around you lazy sods!! I've seen them doing it to avoid a 100yd walk,
In reply to Post #1
I use small spods, always within 30-40 yards but mostly about 6. Hemp, caster, pellet and maggot baiting is a bit more accurate than spraying them out by hand or a catapult.
I don't bother with a spod rod though. Well, a short carp rod or my trusty 7' sw custom build that packs into a rucksack and doubles up as a good pike or stalking rod.
I use small spods, always within 30-40 yards but mostly about 6. Hemp, caster, pellet and maggot baiting is a bit more accurate than spraying them out by hand or a catapult.
I don't bother with a spod rod though. Well, a short carp rod or my trusty 7' sw custom build that packs into a rucksack and doubles up as a good pike or stalking rod.
In reply to Post #1
I ditched the dedicated spod and marker rods for a 13' SPM which does both - saying that its primarily a marker rod as I hate spombing unless absolutely necessary / seagulls affect the use of catty or stick / small particles eg corn need applying
I ditched the dedicated spod and marker rods for a 13' SPM which does both - saying that its primarily a marker rod as I hate spombing unless absolutely necessary / seagulls affect the use of catty or stick / small particles eg corn need applying
In reply to Post #13
Good mention about seagulls etc,forgot all about them..
Good mention about seagulls etc,forgot all about them..
I would still be sticking boilies out to a marker float if I could get more than 10% of baits past the seagulls. Even catapult is a lottery these days with the black heads.