Hi all
How many rods do most use for their fishing?
Currently on a small weedy lake and I suspect more lines and disturbance could mean fewer chances, however I have always used 2-3 rods and often felt it gives more opportunities.
I am minded to try just 1 rod for over nighters and short sessions, but cannot quite get my head around the thought of only fishing one spot.
Does anyone use just 1 rod?
Interested in views/thoughts please 👍
How many rods do most use for their fishing?
Currently on a small weedy lake and I suspect more lines and disturbance could mean fewer chances, however I have always used 2-3 rods and often felt it gives more opportunities.
I am minded to try just 1 rod for over nighters and short sessions, but cannot quite get my head around the thought of only fishing one spot.
Does anyone use just 1 rod?
Interested in views/thoughts please 👍
In reply to Post #1
One rod is often enough, and i've often felt more confident with one than two, or two over three. Line lay and issues with playing fish in proximity to the braid is also a factor for me.
One rod is often enough, and i've often felt more confident with one than two, or two over three. Line lay and issues with playing fish in proximity to the braid is also a factor for me.
In reply to Post #1
It's a good point.
The water or swim dictates how many rods I use and that's between 2 and 4. Some people it's just 3 regardless if there is room or not. If you feel that there is not enough water in front of you then 1 rod is fine, just go for it, choices
First thing I would do is ensure that you are happy with the presentation from two rods whether both are on the same spot or ones nearby. If your theory is lines then I would slacken everything right off if you are fishing close in and then try a single rod. Trouble is if you catch with a single rod that will be the right thing to do lol
I have a 3 rod pod and the 4th is on sticks, great for putting in the next swim if nobody is about
It takes literally minutes to catch a carp if you are in the right spot and the fish is willing to eat your bait
It's a good point.
The water or swim dictates how many rods I use and that's between 2 and 4. Some people it's just 3 regardless if there is room or not. If you feel that there is not enough water in front of you then 1 rod is fine, just go for it, choices
First thing I would do is ensure that you are happy with the presentation from two rods whether both are on the same spot or ones nearby. If your theory is lines then I would slacken everything right off if you are fishing close in and then try a single rod. Trouble is if you catch with a single rod that will be the right thing to do lol
I have a 3 rod pod and the 4th is on sticks, great for putting in the next swim if nobody is about
It takes literally minutes to catch a carp if you are in the right spot and the fish is willing to eat your bait
In reply to Post #1
I've fished 2 rods (when carp fishing) for ages. However, I recently moved and the new local day water I've found is strictly 1 rod per angler on all lakes.
It definitely focuses your fishing. Encourages more watching the water. And it doesn't seem too much of a hindrance for anyone. My first session I did 3 lovely tench and a carp of about 17lb on a couple of tins of sweetcorn and some precise and regular baiting.
There's always that fear of 'missing out' but you'll never be able to cover every inch of water will you?
I've fished 2 rods (when carp fishing) for ages. However, I recently moved and the new local day water I've found is strictly 1 rod per angler on all lakes.
It definitely focuses your fishing. Encourages more watching the water. And it doesn't seem too much of a hindrance for anyone. My first session I did 3 lovely tench and a carp of about 17lb on a couple of tins of sweetcorn and some precise and regular baiting.
There's always that fear of 'missing out' but you'll never be able to cover every inch of water will you?
In reply to Post #1
3 rods for my main fishing. Always have 2 on the main spot I feel will produce with a 3rd short in a margin or waded out for fun to see if it will produce. Strangely the 3rd rod often produces more than the fancied 2 rods lol
When I take my son we generally fish 2 rods as smaller lakes. 1 per person see who wins
3 rods for my main fishing. Always have 2 on the main spot I feel will produce with a 3rd short in a margin or waded out for fun to see if it will produce. Strangely the 3rd rod often produces more than the fancied 2 rods lol
When I take my son we generally fish 2 rods as smaller lakes. 1 per person see who wins
One rod fishing effectively is better than 2 or 3 fishing badly....i was speaking to a friend who prefers fishing for barbel or Bertie's as he calls them, who as said since he went down from 2 rods to 1 rod, his catch rate has improved...he puts it down to being more focused and choosing his tactics more carefully
In reply to Post #6
He's got a very good point. There's a bit more care and attention taken in all aspects to get it 'right'.
I only ever use 1 rod for river fishing - barbel included - as I want to be more mobile .
He's got a very good point. There's a bit more care and attention taken in all aspects to get it 'right'.
I only ever use 1 rod for river fishing - barbel included - as I want to be more mobile .
I've always been a rwo rod man. Done most of my fishing for a good few years now with a set of ten foot rods with limited gear on days only. I feel I fish better more inclined to move if need. I've always thought the third rod is an after thought anyway most people find there spots based on two rods and the third is normally chucked down the margin to the left or right and would likely not increase my success in any case.
I use four rods ell spaced on sticks for my pike fishing but thats on a private loch no one else fishes , if i do fish for tench its 2 rods . I do get asked to build more pairs of rods than three rod sets.
I generally used to fish with 2 rods but over the last few years have gone up to 3 - I think my catch rate has probably decreased if anything. I feel with 2 rods I worked harder and was pickier/more careful in selecting spots, now I'm lazy, find one spot and put two rods on it and then just lob the third down the margin.
In reply to Post #1
Thanks all - interesting points raised. I think it is the physchological bit for me as I feel more rods equals more chances, but often I don't find 3 good spots and just chuck a 3rd anywhere because I have it.
Might try 2 or even 1 depending on the swim and situation 👍
Thanks all - interesting points raised. I think it is the physchological bit for me as I feel more rods equals more chances, but often I don't find 3 good spots and just chuck a 3rd anywhere because I have it.
Might try 2 or even 1 depending on the swim and situation 👍
In reply to Post #8
Always a margin rod when it's more than 1.
I've lost count of the times it's that one that outcatches the other.
Always a margin rod when it's more than 1.
I've lost count of the times it's that one that outcatches the other.
In reply to Post #1
I'm fishing on a shallow weedy estate lake and depending on the swim or where I think the fish are will often just fish one rod. I think it works in my favour more often than not although occasional do think I should have had another rod out. That being when I blank.
There's been a few instances recently where after blanking in a swim with two rods I've upped and moved, found fish, just used one rod and then caught one within the hour.
I've also enjoyed fishing one rod well but having a second clipped up and ready to get back out if I get a fish off a spot.
I'm fishing on a shallow weedy estate lake and depending on the swim or where I think the fish are will often just fish one rod. I think it works in my favour more often than not although occasional do think I should have had another rod out. That being when I blank.
There's been a few instances recently where after blanking in a swim with two rods I've upped and moved, found fish, just used one rod and then caught one within the hour.
I've also enjoyed fishing one rod well but having a second clipped up and ready to get back out if I get a fish off a spot.