In reply to Post #15
Yes as per my suggestion I totally agree Andy
Theres a great article kicking about by Martin Crackoff, he did a great deal of experimentation on bite indication and now uses light bobbins even at extreme ranges. His article explains how to go about it really well.
Yes as per my suggestion I totally agree Andy
Theres a great article kicking about by Martin Crackoff, he did a great deal of experimentation on bite indication and now uses light bobbins even at extreme ranges. His article explains how to go about it really well.
In reply to Post #16
Sorry Mark I hadn't seen your previous post. I use really slack lines most of the time and still get great indication almost all of the time.
Sorry Mark I hadn't seen your previous post. I use really slack lines most of the time and still get great indication almost all of the time.
In reply to Post #1
Is it possible to change the line angle to the spots being fished?
The cold water can have an influence on their actions once hooked. I find this kind of thing fascinating.
Is it possible to change the line angle to the spots being fished?
The cold water can have an influence on their actions once hooked. I find this kind of thing fascinating.
In reply to Post #1
It sounds like the fish are running sideways for some reason, are you fishing the far margin, or to an island or underwater feature?
Make sure you have a decent drop on you bobbins and slackish lines. That should help.
It sounds like the fish are running sideways for some reason, are you fishing the far margin, or to an island or underwater feature?
Make sure you have a decent drop on you bobbins and slackish lines. That should help.
In reply to Post #1
Carp aren't psychic, and even if they knew where your rod tips were it would be almost impossible that a fish can kite in a perfect arc without moving either forward or away from your rod tips.
If you're fishing slack/semi-slack lines you won't get good indication if they move towards you slightly. Personally I'd think to fish tight lines on a loose clutch and with a heavy enough bobbin to pull the line towards you and trigger the alarm if it slackens even slightly. How I fish in all situations.
Carp aren't psychic, and even if they knew where your rod tips were it would be almost impossible that a fish can kite in a perfect arc without moving either forward or away from your rod tips.
If you're fishing slack/semi-slack lines you won't get good indication if they move towards you slightly. Personally I'd think to fish tight lines on a loose clutch and with a heavy enough bobbin to pull the line towards you and trigger the alarm if it slackens even slightly. How I fish in all situations.
In reply to Post #20
>>>>it would be almost impossible that a fish can kite in a perfect arc without moving either forward or away from your rod tips.<<<<<
Unfortunatly it is possible for it to happen. I have observed it myself a good few times happening and been stumped many a time when I have hit a fish running to find it no where near where I was fishing.
The best observation was in the late 80's, I was fishing a swim with a high bank behind it and I was sat about 20' foot above my rods watching out for fish in the crystal clear water when I happened to look down at my rods and noticed the line on my right hand rod was moving rapidly to the right. There was no movement on the indicator which was halfway up the monkey climber and the alarm was not even "sounding". I was that fascinated by it I watched it for about 30 seconds before jumping down and winding in a small double.
I
>>>>it would be almost impossible that a fish can kite in a perfect arc without moving either forward or away from your rod tips.<<<<<
Unfortunatly it is possible for it to happen. I have observed it myself a good few times happening and been stumped many a time when I have hit a fish running to find it no where near where I was fishing.
The best observation was in the late 80's, I was fishing a swim with a high bank behind it and I was sat about 20' foot above my rods watching out for fish in the crystal clear water when I happened to look down at my rods and noticed the line on my right hand rod was moving rapidly to the right. There was no movement on the indicator which was halfway up the monkey climber and the alarm was not even "sounding". I was that fascinated by it I watched it for about 30 seconds before jumping down and winding in a small double.
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In reply to Post #20
In reply to Post #1
Carp aren't psychic, and even if they knew where your rod tips were it would be almost impossible that a fish can kite in a perfect arc without moving either forward or away from your rod tips.
If you're fishing slack/semi-slack lines you won't get good indication if they move towards you slightly. Personally I'd think to fish tight lines on a loose clutch and with a heavy enough bobbin to pull the line towards you and trigger the alarm if it slackens even slightly. How I fish in all situations.
It happens more frequently with tight lines on semi-fixed set-ups. I've seen it numerous times with swingers, quiverlocs, bobbins and monkeys, from short range up to over 100metres.
I've lost fish because it does happen .
A fish at Nazeing kited without taking line and got into snags around 30metres from where it was hooked.
A friend of mine was fishing at Taverham Mills, at short range, about 20metres to the island. We watched the line move with no movement on his Swinger, and kite into his bank. He hooked that one and landed a decent double.
You also DO NOT want a loose clutch if you are fishing near snags, if the fish can take line you risk not only losing a fish, but snagging up.
Yes a tight line, but better to use a spring type indicator (think Solar Titanium's) towards snags.
In reply to Post #1
Carp aren't psychic, and even if they knew where your rod tips were it would be almost impossible that a fish can kite in a perfect arc without moving either forward or away from your rod tips.
If you're fishing slack/semi-slack lines you won't get good indication if they move towards you slightly. Personally I'd think to fish tight lines on a loose clutch and with a heavy enough bobbin to pull the line towards you and trigger the alarm if it slackens even slightly. How I fish in all situations.
It happens more frequently with tight lines on semi-fixed set-ups. I've seen it numerous times with swingers, quiverlocs, bobbins and monkeys, from short range up to over 100metres.
I've lost fish because it does happen .
A fish at Nazeing kited without taking line and got into snags around 30metres from where it was hooked.
A friend of mine was fishing at Taverham Mills, at short range, about 20metres to the island. We watched the line move with no movement on his Swinger, and kite into his bank. He hooked that one and landed a decent double.
You also DO NOT want a loose clutch if you are fishing near snags, if the fish can take line you risk not only losing a fish, but snagging up.
Yes a tight line, but better to use a spring type indicator (think Solar Titanium's) towards snags.
In reply to Post #22
I agree with this it tallies with my own experience. I switched to a 3.5 oz lead on a running rig set up, when I had this problem.
I agree with this it tallies with my own experience. I switched to a 3.5 oz lead on a running rig set up, when I had this problem.
Iv had this before when using light running leads and backleads . It was a mistake on my part. Heavy leads on a clip with semi tight lines and not had it happening again