In reply to Post #30
Infact Andy, drop me a PM with the shop details if you do go the whole system route.
Cheers bud.
Infact Andy, drop me a PM with the shop details if you do go the whole system route.
Cheers bud.
In reply to Post #31
but also the shop that done it for 159 said they would sort me out a good price just for the 10 sections when they get stock so not sure what to do.
but also the shop that done it for 159 said they would sort me out a good price just for the 10 sections when they get stock so not sure what to do.
In reply to Post #33
You could be waiting forever for the spare sections to come in that's the issue. If you want it now and it's only £19 more for the full system with an extra spoon I know what I'd do.
You could be waiting forever for the spare sections to come in that's the issue. If you want it now and it's only £19 more for the full system with an extra spoon I know what I'd do.
In reply to Post #34
I have the Bushwacker pole and have used it up to 45m. However any sort of side breeze on the lake and it becomes very hard to be accurate.
As said below a net float is a good idea. Nash rate it to ‘about a kilo' but no way in my opinion without extra buoyancy.
I have the Bushwacker pole and have used it up to 45m. However any sort of side breeze on the lake and it becomes very hard to be accurate.
As said below a net float is a good idea. Nash rate it to ‘about a kilo' but no way in my opinion without extra buoyancy.
In reply to Post #35
Just another point I noticed when using long pre-assembled sections, 9m in my case. On feeding the sections back up the bank on the retrieve, I noticed the poles were sliding along picking mud up which was entering the sections making it difficult to attach on the next use.
Ideally it needs to be kept off the ground slightly elevated where you're picking up bits of dirt going inside the pole.
To combat this I have just bought three of these 8" rollers which are only £12 each and in my case I'll set them up at 3m centres so the poles never touch the muddy bank and just 'roll out' and in again much more easily.
Just another point I noticed when using long pre-assembled sections, 9m in my case. On feeding the sections back up the bank on the retrieve, I noticed the poles were sliding along picking mud up which was entering the sections making it difficult to attach on the next use.
Ideally it needs to be kept off the ground slightly elevated where you're picking up bits of dirt going inside the pole.
To combat this I have just bought three of these 8" rollers which are only £12 each and in my case I'll set them up at 3m centres so the poles never touch the muddy bank and just 'roll out' and in again much more easily.
In reply to Post #35
I found locking the lead into the groove at the back of the spoon makes it much easier to control and I've used mine to 35 metres so far.
I found locking the lead into the groove at the back of the spoon makes it much easier to control and I've used mine to 35 metres so far.
In reply to Post #36
So you'll have three of those things, two tripods, tablet, mobile phone, fishspy and a deeper and a double length baiting pole on the go in your swim? You should sell tickets, I'd watch the show
So you'll have three of those things, two tripods, tablet, mobile phone, fishspy and a deeper and a double length baiting pole on the go in your swim? You should sell tickets, I'd watch the show
In reply to Post #38
I'm reading all this with increasing disbelief and amazement. 50+ metre baiting poles that are clip together, that's 25 6ft sections, Aren't we getting a bit carried away. How do you carry it, how long does it all take, how heavy is it. This is a new competitive sport not a baiting aid.
If its your thing, great, who am I to judge. But this is not carp fishing as we know it. No wonder Nashy is doing well. Let's solve a minor problem by creating 20 more.
Can't wait to get out and see all this in action.
I'm reading all this with increasing disbelief and amazement. 50+ metre baiting poles that are clip together, that's 25 6ft sections, Aren't we getting a bit carried away. How do you carry it, how long does it all take, how heavy is it. This is a new competitive sport not a baiting aid.
If its your thing, great, who am I to judge. But this is not carp fishing as we know it. No wonder Nashy is doing well. Let's solve a minor problem by creating 20 more.
Can't wait to get out and see all this in action.
In reply to Post #39
1.5 m sections
Ive got 30 and they just about fit in the bag that you can buy
Does not weigh much for what it enables me to do ... Takes me about 3 minutes to get setup and about 5 min to pack away
I can put a rig and bait on a spot perfectly (as long as not to windy) .. No regrets buying the Bushwacker at all
When you say "if its your thing" which is such a dismissive statement of anyone not fishing your way is inferior somehow ?
Its all about enjoyment at the end of the day and I enjoy using a baiting spoon
It is honestly very easy to use and a great bit of kit .. quick question but would you say something like this to a match angler using a pole with the bait cup attached
1.5 m sections
Ive got 30 and they just about fit in the bag that you can buy
Does not weigh much for what it enables me to do ... Takes me about 3 minutes to get setup and about 5 min to pack away
I can put a rig and bait on a spot perfectly (as long as not to windy) .. No regrets buying the Bushwacker at all
When you say "if its your thing" which is such a dismissive statement of anyone not fishing your way is inferior somehow ?
Its all about enjoyment at the end of the day and I enjoy using a baiting spoon
It is honestly very easy to use and a great bit of kit .. quick question but would you say something like this to a match angler using a pole with the bait cup attached
In reply to Post #38
24v Power Porter and a good sized swim are you saying its not possible?
24v Power Porter and a good sized swim are you saying its not possible?
In reply to Post #40
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In reply to Post #40
Couple of things to clear up. I wasn't being dismissive, if you want or need a 50 metre baiting pole then go for it, buy it or make it and use it. It is not for me to say. I just think 50 metres is overkill and think it could be quite amusing to watch one in use. Learning to laugh at ourselves is a good thing.
The matchmen I watch using poles are practising a specific angling technique with their swim, ancillary kit like seat boxes, rollers and rests all set up enable them to use the pole and get the best out of it. Their whole session is focused on using a high tec carbon pole to feed, and fish super accurately and be in absolute control of the bait, then hook and land the fish. They also usually fish at much more manageable ranges than 50 metres with poles that are light enough and stiff enough to hold off the water. Hence the cost of thousands.
I own and use a telescopic 18m carbon baiting pole from the Tackle Box which with the extension kit will go to 25m. Had to learn how to use it, amusing and at times frustrating, to say the least. It's something I use occasionally. When being carried or not in use its a tube 5ft long and 2.5 ins wide that will strap to the side or fit into a rod tube or holdall. Really useful bit of kit on its day. Still think watching somebody try and use 50 metres of bendy pole will be a sight to behold. In many swims just getting it down to the lake and assembling it will be worth watching.
Couple of things to clear up. I wasn't being dismissive, if you want or need a 50 metre baiting pole then go for it, buy it or make it and use it. It is not for me to say. I just think 50 metres is overkill and think it could be quite amusing to watch one in use. Learning to laugh at ourselves is a good thing.
The matchmen I watch using poles are practising a specific angling technique with their swim, ancillary kit like seat boxes, rollers and rests all set up enable them to use the pole and get the best out of it. Their whole session is focused on using a high tec carbon pole to feed, and fish super accurately and be in absolute control of the bait, then hook and land the fish. They also usually fish at much more manageable ranges than 50 metres with poles that are light enough and stiff enough to hold off the water. Hence the cost of thousands.
I own and use a telescopic 18m carbon baiting pole from the Tackle Box which with the extension kit will go to 25m. Had to learn how to use it, amusing and at times frustrating, to say the least. It's something I use occasionally. When being carried or not in use its a tube 5ft long and 2.5 ins wide that will strap to the side or fit into a rod tube or holdall. Really useful bit of kit on its day. Still think watching somebody try and use 50 metres of bendy pole will be a sight to behold. In many swims just getting it down to the lake and assembling it will be worth watching.
In reply to Post #43
Look on YouTube, there's a clip of a bloke shipping one out to 76 metres pretty accurately.
Look on YouTube, there's a clip of a bloke shipping one out to 76 metres pretty accurately.
In reply to Post #44
Why? I can cast 76 metres pretty accurately. Being an occasional baiting pole user, the thought of hassle and ball ache feeding and dropping a rig at 76 metres or even 50 metres is beyond my understanding. Want to enjoy my fishing. If you can't get it pinpoint accurate why bother with a pole.
Why? I can cast 76 metres pretty accurately. Being an occasional baiting pole user, the thought of hassle and ball ache feeding and dropping a rig at 76 metres or even 50 metres is beyond my understanding. Want to enjoy my fishing. If you can't get it pinpoint accurate why bother with a pole.
In reply to Post #45
Personally I like the fact that I can place both a rig and nearly a kilo of bait including a good squirt of liquid directly over the rig exactly where I want within reason relatively stealthily e.g. without using a spod and peppering the area. Bait boats are not allowed on many lakes so I guess there would be less of a take up of poles if they were.
They're a tool like other tools, shouldn't be abused but if they give you a small edge and folks want to use of them then what's the harm.
Personally I like the fact that I can place both a rig and nearly a kilo of bait including a good squirt of liquid directly over the rig exactly where I want within reason relatively stealthily e.g. without using a spod and peppering the area. Bait boats are not allowed on many lakes so I guess there would be less of a take up of poles if they were.
They're a tool like other tools, shouldn't be abused but if they give you a small edge and folks want to use of them then what's the harm.