In reply to Post #60
Problem with using PVA tapeis that it doesn't allow the bait to move away from the leader and lead. The gemini Arc leads are perfect. Very similar to the Frank Warwick idea with sea leads. Do search for Gemini Tackle and bobs your uncle. Or on offer at the Tackle Box.
Problem with using PVA tapeis that it doesn't allow the bait to move away from the leader and lead. The gemini Arc leads are perfect. Very similar to the Frank Warwick idea with sea leads. Do search for Gemini Tackle and bobs your uncle. Or on offer at the Tackle Box.
In reply to Post #61
And superglue dart flights onto the end of the tubing!
And superglue dart flights onto the end of the tubing!
you're all missing the point here
the further you cast, the further you've got to wind in if you catch. waste of time and energy.
and...
you're letting the damn fish win - if you put your bait closer to you then they'll have to come and get it won't they? stop pandering to them with their 'oh I'm a carp and i'm only going to eat stuff that's 180 yards from the pegs' attitude. bloody entitled guppies! lazy too.
sod 'em
cast out 10 yards and they can bloody come and get it. and you'll save money on all that spod crap too as you can just chuck it out by hand.
the further you cast, the further you've got to wind in if you catch. waste of time and energy.
and...
you're letting the damn fish win - if you put your bait closer to you then they'll have to come and get it won't they? stop pandering to them with their 'oh I'm a carp and i'm only going to eat stuff that's 180 yards from the pegs' attitude. bloody entitled guppies! lazy too.
sod 'em
cast out 10 yards and they can bloody come and get it. and you'll save money on all that spod crap too as you can just chuck it out by hand.
In reply to Post #62
Will have to think about that.
Will have to think about that.
In reply to Post #64
Another Frank tip. One problem if fishing over silt is it enters the water so cleanly it plugs a long way in. Stops the lead tumbling in the air.
Another Frank tip. One problem if fishing over silt is it enters the water so cleanly it plugs a long way in. Stops the lead tumbling in the air.
In reply to Post #63
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Totally agree. One of my other waters is very up close and personal. Don't think there is a chuck further than 45 yards.
This other water in question the fish hold up at at set distances. If you can get there, it's very rare to see a blank off the two pegs in my OP. Yes you can catch at times off other pegs at this time of year but you are up against it though and have to expect to blank at least 7 times out of Every 10.
Just want to maximise my chances by been able to get there if you can get on said pegs.
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Totally agree. One of my other waters is very up close and personal. Don't think there is a chuck further than 45 yards.
This other water in question the fish hold up at at set distances. If you can get there, it's very rare to see a blank off the two pegs in my OP. Yes you can catch at times off other pegs at this time of year but you are up against it though and have to expect to blank at least 7 times out of Every 10.
Just want to maximise my chances by been able to get there if you can get on said pegs.
In reply to Post #66
to be honest mate I was being tongue in cheek
but... If I'm fishing two carp rods, 9 times out of 10, one of them will be fishing near margins and will very often be the more productive...
to be honest mate I was being tongue in cheek
but... If I'm fishing two carp rods, 9 times out of 10, one of them will be fishing near margins and will very often be the more productive...
In reply to Post #58
I played around with using Breakaway Impact Shields to keep the rig streamlined for distance casting. The beads fixed in place up the line with PVA and hooklink held down onto the Impact Shield with PVA with PVA for casting.
I did try using Impact Leads with the wires taken off.
I played around with using Breakaway Impact Shields to keep the rig streamlined for distance casting. The beads fixed in place up the line with PVA and hooklink held down onto the Impact Shield with PVA with PVA for casting.
I did try using Impact Leads with the wires taken off.
In reply to Post #68
Did you have any joy with it Nick as I never got round to it in earnest?
Did you have any joy with it Nick as I never got round to it in earnest?
In reply to Post #69
It produced a number of fish, but could be a pain to set up each cast. I say a pain, it was the time to do new PVA ties each cast and if I miscast, probably about the same as a bag or stringer to be honest.
I did have 4 fish on a winter day while my mate had nothing, but equally that could be I got the spot right.
The big bind was I went back to running leads and couldn't see how to come up with a similar tangle free system.
It produced a number of fish, but could be a pain to set up each cast. I say a pain, it was the time to do new PVA ties each cast and if I miscast, probably about the same as a bag or stringer to be honest.
I did have 4 fish on a winter day while my mate had nothing, but equally that could be I got the spot right.
The big bind was I went back to running leads and couldn't see how to come up with a similar tangle free system.
In reply to Post #70
Thanks for the feedback
Thanks for the feedback