In reply to Post #16
Definitely not aimed at you, look at the 'reply' post number😉
I think you'll see who it was directed towards.
I did mention reeling in slowly in the reply, it is amazing what you can find with a very slow retrieve. Small patches of gravel, silt or clay that feel different to the rest of the lakebed. You can even feel the lead drop down into carp dug holes at times, as well as straight drops off gravel bars or plateaus. With these the rod and line just goes slack.
On silt once the lead is free if it has 'plugged', it tends to glide back along the silt, whereas weed almost pulls back.
Gravel feels 'bouncy', the lead is constantly tapping on the retrieve along the lakebed. Clay can be sticky, then smooth, a steady retrieve once unplugged, but hitting it on the cast can feel a positive 'donk', sand the same, whereas silt you may not get the donk that you do on them or gravel.
Even different types of weed can feel different. Some types the lead will pull free easily, others it will jam, especially blanket weed
It really is practice to get the feel off your lakebed.
Definitely not aimed at you, look at the 'reply' post number😉
I think you'll see who it was directed towards.
I did mention reeling in slowly in the reply, it is amazing what you can find with a very slow retrieve. Small patches of gravel, silt or clay that feel different to the rest of the lakebed. You can even feel the lead drop down into carp dug holes at times, as well as straight drops off gravel bars or plateaus. With these the rod and line just goes slack.
On silt once the lead is free if it has 'plugged', it tends to glide back along the silt, whereas weed almost pulls back.
Gravel feels 'bouncy', the lead is constantly tapping on the retrieve along the lakebed. Clay can be sticky, then smooth, a steady retrieve once unplugged, but hitting it on the cast can feel a positive 'donk', sand the same, whereas silt you may not get the donk that you do on them or gravel.
Even different types of weed can feel different. Some types the lead will pull free easily, others it will jam, especially blanket weed
It really is practice to get the feel off your lakebed.
In reply to Post #18
Sorry mate my bad didnt see post reply number
Thanks for the help bud
Sorry mate my bad didnt see post reply number
Thanks for the help bud
In reply to Post #1
Personally I'd just gradually work my way round the lake with a marker float just to have an idea of the depths and what the bottom feels like, doesn't have to be every swim just a general map, write it all down.
If the marker is attached via a clip it can be removed and just the bare lead used if you think there is something there.
Post 3 is about right for the feeling, weed you will generally bring back with the marker / lead and as said it's better with braid mainline, heavy lead and stiffer rod.
The fish will generally show the areas they like, then it's a case of getting in there and having a feel around for what to put your baits on.
Personally I'd just gradually work my way round the lake with a marker float just to have an idea of the depths and what the bottom feels like, doesn't have to be every swim just a general map, write it all down.
If the marker is attached via a clip it can be removed and just the bare lead used if you think there is something there.
Post 3 is about right for the feeling, weed you will generally bring back with the marker / lead and as said it's better with braid mainline, heavy lead and stiffer rod.
The fish will generally show the areas they like, then it's a case of getting in there and having a feel around for what to put your baits on.
Evening all.
Looking at getting a rod that's good for feature finding. Any suggestions would be great. I've seen that heavier TC rods are better, and circa 3 oz leads.
Cheers all.
Looking at getting a rod that's good for feature finding. Any suggestions would be great. I've seen that heavier TC rods are better, and circa 3 oz leads.
Cheers all.
Adam Penning's, feature finding on Youtube is a goosd watch, lots of good advice.
In reply to Post #6
I do this with a leading rod, hold the braid in between thumb and index finger (Rod pointing at lead) and either pull/walk back a little if I've found something interesting,
A lot of people I've watched over the years using a marker setup pull back to quickly/rush.I'm sure they must miss spots.just my opinion.
I do this with a leading rod, hold the braid in between thumb and index finger (Rod pointing at lead) and either pull/walk back a little if I've found something interesting,
A lot of people I've watched over the years using a marker setup pull back to quickly/rush.I'm sure they must miss spots.just my opinion.
In reply to Post #22
Cheers mate. Excellent video, although £180 for a spod rod seems overkill!
Cheers mate. Excellent video, although £180 for a spod rod seems overkill!
In reply to Post #18
On weedy lakes or lakes with sporadic patches I want to know 'what' kind of weed I'm actually fishing in or over or around - on this basis switching to a grappler type lead and intentionally pulling in a load is useful - not only for checking the weed makeup itself (eg love onion weed / hate heavy canadian) but also what insects / molluscs / bugs live in it . . .
On weedy lakes or lakes with sporadic patches I want to know 'what' kind of weed I'm actually fishing in or over or around - on this basis switching to a grappler type lead and intentionally pulling in a load is useful - not only for checking the weed makeup itself (eg love onion weed / hate heavy canadian) but also what insects / molluscs / bugs live in it . . .