Are baiting poles worth the money? Been looking to get one for a while but haven't got around to it yet, seems perfect for small back bays and placing rigs into tough spots
In reply to Post #1
Sometimes Can be worth their weight on gold
Sometimes just a pain the the arris lol
Sometimes Can be worth their weight on gold
Sometimes just a pain the the arris lol
In reply to Post #1
I bought a bushwhacker a few years ago and whilst I don't use it loads it does sometimes come in very handy. For me I would say I'm getting my monies worth even though it is far from being used every session
I bought a bushwhacker a few years ago and whilst I don't use it loads it does sometimes come in very handy. For me I would say I'm getting my monies worth even though it is far from being used every session
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I've used one for years, long time before the Nash model made it fashionable, as others have said in some circumstances they are invaluable and will produce lots of fish you wouldn't have caught without one, but the situation has to be right, if your just shipping them out into open water then you might just as well cast as its a lot less hassle.
But if you have areas which hold fish and others can't cast to them, like overhanging trees or bushes then they can be deadly. It all depends on what your lake is like, if its like a lot of lakes now and all the surrounding vegetation and snags have been removed then they are probably of little use .
On my current lake I've never used one as the situation is not right for them, where on my previous lake I took it every time.
I've used one for years, long time before the Nash model made it fashionable, as others have said in some circumstances they are invaluable and will produce lots of fish you wouldn't have caught without one, but the situation has to be right, if your just shipping them out into open water then you might just as well cast as its a lot less hassle.
But if you have areas which hold fish and others can't cast to them, like overhanging trees or bushes then they can be deadly. It all depends on what your lake is like, if its like a lot of lakes now and all the surrounding vegetation and snags have been removed then they are probably of little use .
On my current lake I've never used one as the situation is not right for them, where on my previous lake I took it every time.
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The lake I'm currently fishing has two back bays which are normally not fished by many people due to the over hanging trees above lillys and a fair amount of weed, I have caught fish in these swims before just casting but feel with the addition of the pole I could see greater success
The lake I'm currently fishing has two back bays which are normally not fished by many people due to the over hanging trees above lillys and a fair amount of weed, I have caught fish in these swims before just casting but feel with the addition of the pole I could see greater success
Can I just add
Sometimes the standard 12m isn't long enough
I have 5 extensions for the AI one , can be a pain to carry at 6 foot long when packing with shorter rods.
I have the atom one because of its pack down size as well
The seemingly limitless length of the bushwhacker I find interesting and can think of a couple of waters I fish it could be worth getting it for. But again 6 foot long but slimmer sections
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Still need to think about where you are putting the hook though just as you do with a bait boat.
Sometimes the standard 12m isn't long enough
I have 5 extensions for the AI one , can be a pain to carry at 6 foot long when packing with shorter rods.
I have the atom one because of its pack down size as well
The seemingly limitless length of the bushwhacker I find interesting and can think of a couple of waters I fish it could be worth getting it for. But again 6 foot long but slimmer sections
Edit
Still need to think about where you are putting the hook though just as you do with a bait boat.
In reply to Post #5
Well it may be worth it for you in those circumstances, just have a trial run as they can be a pain when you first start out with them.
Get used to shipping out and joining poles whilst looking at the spoon to ensure it doesn't tip before you want it to.
Make sure you know which way to roll the spoon over, basically to the side the line is running alongside the pole. If you don't you'll drag the whole rig back in as it tangles around the spoon.
Trap the line against the pole as you empty the spoon to feel the rig down.
Nick the hook into a bit of pva foam secured to the front of the spoon by licking and sticking it.
Best of luck 👍
Well it may be worth it for you in those circumstances, just have a trial run as they can be a pain when you first start out with them.
Get used to shipping out and joining poles whilst looking at the spoon to ensure it doesn't tip before you want it to.
Make sure you know which way to roll the spoon over, basically to the side the line is running alongside the pole. If you don't you'll drag the whole rig back in as it tangles around the spoon.
Trap the line against the pole as you empty the spoon to feel the rig down.
Nick the hook into a bit of pva foam secured to the front of the spoon by licking and sticking it.
Best of luck 👍
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I think they are worth it, trouble is anglers want to go further and into more inaccessible areas, eventually the tipping point is reached and leads to loss of tackle, fish, tethered fish etc.
Just think through how you are using it and if unsure of the area maybe ship a bare lead out there to drag through the spot you intend to fish, these out of the way areas are quite often littered with debris, branches etc.
More often I use mine to fish the routes into & out of these spots, much safer and still very effective.
They also offer you the stealth aspect when baiting and dropping rigs which is a big bonus.
I think they are worth it, trouble is anglers want to go further and into more inaccessible areas, eventually the tipping point is reached and leads to loss of tackle, fish, tethered fish etc.
Just think through how you are using it and if unsure of the area maybe ship a bare lead out there to drag through the spot you intend to fish, these out of the way areas are quite often littered with debris, branches etc.
More often I use mine to fish the routes into & out of these spots, much safer and still very effective.
They also offer you the stealth aspect when baiting and dropping rigs which is a big bonus.