Hi all, apologies if this has been talked of before, but in need of advice. Right so I'm allowed to use a boat when (if) I go to France in July and am wondering how people find the same spot when replacing rigs after a bite as I presume you don't leave h block markers out when your actually fishing. Any advice gratefully received.
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H Block markers, canes if not too deep, 35mm film canisters in a similar way to H Block's, etc. GPS on fish finder if on a large open lake with no features, or same way as casting - mark distance with markers elastic/tape & clip up when taking back out. Obviously this works best with another angler to tell you when you are getting close to hitting the clip.
H Blocks don't get in the way when playing a fish as they obviously move. Best used when there are no snags on the way in unless able to play fish from the boat away from snags or other obstacles that the H Block weight/cord can get caught up on. Canes tend to fold over if fish goes round them As long as no it pushed in too far. Could use plastic conduit capped off with paracord attached to bottom which is then affixed to weight, meaning that if the line goes round the conduit, it can “fold” over allowing the line to slide off it.
H Block markers, canes if not too deep, 35mm film canisters in a similar way to H Block's, etc. GPS on fish finder if on a large open lake with no features, or same way as casting - mark distance with markers elastic/tape & clip up when taking back out. Obviously this works best with another angler to tell you when you are getting close to hitting the clip.
H Blocks don't get in the way when playing a fish as they obviously move. Best used when there are no snags on the way in unless able to play fish from the boat away from snags or other obstacles that the H Block weight/cord can get caught up on. Canes tend to fold over if fish goes round them As long as no it pushed in too far. Could use plastic conduit capped off with paracord attached to bottom which is then affixed to weight, meaning that if the line goes round the conduit, it can “fold” over allowing the line to slide off it.
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Can't afford fish finders and the like so that's out the question, but good to hear I can leave the markers out I just assumed they would tangle with the line in Case of a bite, I may try to make some of the conduit type you suggested though, thanks for the advice.
Can't afford fish finders and the like so that's out the question, but good to hear I can leave the markers out I just assumed they would tangle with the line in Case of a bite, I may try to make some of the conduit type you suggested though, thanks for the advice.
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You can pick up handheld GPS location devices LIKE THIS for not a lot of money nowadays compared to the past which would allow you to pinpoint spots without leaving markers out if the venue doesn't allow that (some people get away by fixing the markers so they sit a few inches under the surface so can be seen from the boat but not from the bank). The one in the links allows 16 locations to be set.
Not used this type myself but for the cost, I am tempted!
You can pick up handheld GPS location devices LIKE THIS for not a lot of money nowadays compared to the past which would allow you to pinpoint spots without leaving markers out if the venue doesn't allow that (some people get away by fixing the markers so they sit a few inches under the surface so can be seen from the boat but not from the bank). The one in the links allows 16 locations to be set.
Not used this type myself but for the cost, I am tempted!
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They look pretty good handy for when it's dark aswell so wouldn't need to shine a torch over the spots, I wonder if the GPS on my phone would be accurate enough. Cheers mate.
They look pretty good handy for when it's dark aswell so wouldn't need to shine a torch over the spots, I wonder if the GPS on my phone would be accurate enough. Cheers mate.
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Left my h blocks out in france last year, dropped rig 3 foot from it, had no issues with tangles
Left my h blocks out in france last year, dropped rig 3 foot from it, had no issues with tangles
i used to use a marker rod but that was on a venue where you don't cast a lot. have it clipped up cast it out and away you go. (would cast say 20 feet away from where i was actually fishing so you didnt keep chucking a marker on the spot youre fishing.)
if the water isnt too deep a cane is better than leaving a H block out.
if the water isnt too deep a cane is better than leaving a H block out.
Cheers gents the ranges I could be fishing are well in excess of my casting capabilities, so I think permanent markers are the way to go I've just seen the Tackle box sell a couple of models of marker pole that aren't too much so I may just get one of them or try making my own.
I've just made my own out of conduit
Will learn how to post pics from my phone on here and then I'll post them up 👍
Will learn how to post pics from my phone on here and then I'll post them up 👍
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Nice one that would be great.
Nice one that would be great.
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I use both marker poles and the gps from my fish finder , obviously it's up to you if you think carp will spook off the poles , then the gps comes into its own , you can buy relatively cheap fish finders with gps now , the Garmin striker 4 is a great budget gps fish finder unit , and can tell you a lot more about the bottom from the on screen display
I use both marker poles and the gps from my fish finder , obviously it's up to you if you think carp will spook off the poles , then the gps comes into its own , you can buy relatively cheap fish finders with gps now , the Garmin striker 4 is a great budget gps fish finder unit , and can tell you a lot more about the bottom from the on screen display
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I use a boat extensively in the US.
After using H blocks, with the inevitable ‘fish tangle round cord' stuff, I have found that pvc conduit, weighted at bottom, is the best approach. For deep water, glue conduit screw in connectors to 2 sectors. I successfully use them in up to 19+ feet that way. Add paint or reflective tape at top to your taste, use foam to seal pipe ends.
I use a boat extensively in the US.
After using H blocks, with the inevitable ‘fish tangle round cord' stuff, I have found that pvc conduit, weighted at bottom, is the best approach. For deep water, glue conduit screw in connectors to 2 sectors. I successfully use them in up to 19+ feet that way. Add paint or reflective tape at top to your taste, use foam to seal pipe ends.
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I use the atropia poles from the tackle box, brilliant piece of kit
I use the atropia poles from the tackle box, brilliant piece of kit
Thanks again for the replies everyone, gonna buy some conduit and fixings and make my own, never realised how cheap it was 😂 and if they're crap I'll get a set of those mr magoo
Anyone who can post pics up can you pm me your number and I can send you some pictures of the way I made my poles up so very one can see 👍