mikench
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In the last few years or so is there one tip/method/tactic you have adopted that has made a real and regular difference to your fishing success and which you are willing to pass on?
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mikench
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Could you just clarify that? As a glasses wearer,even bifocals, I am constantly putting them on and taking them off.
sam vimes
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Invest in a pair of polarised glasses. Use them to find the fish, or at least signs of fish activity. Whilst this is less important on the average commie pool, it can still make a difference to your day. On stillwater, unless it's the depths of winter, or the wind is unseasonably cold, follow the wind.
no-one in particular
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Possibly keep it as simple and natural as possible. may not improve your catch rate but saves on the pocket and giving yourself a prize headache trying to work it all out
mikench
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When you say follow the wind Sam do you mean cast with the wind behind you or to the side of the lake where the wind is blowing . These may be the same thing
My tip , picked up on this forum , is change your hooks regularly!
My tip , picked up on this forum , is change your hooks regularly!
Lord Paul of Sheffield
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Only take what you need , you are more likely to move to find the fish if you don't have to pack a mountain of gear away
sam vimes
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When you say follow the wind Sam do you mean cast with the wind behind you or to the side of the lake where the wind is blowing . These may be the same thing
Go to the side/end of the lake that the wind is blowing into. That's where the majority of the fish are likely to be on many venues. I'm not suggesting that you must fish with the wind in your face though, it can be damned unpleasant to do so at times.
robtherake
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When the wind gets up on a lake there's sometimes an obvious dividing line where the rough water ends and the wind-protected smoother area begins. This can be a good hotspot, particularly if you find an obvious underwater feature in the same area.
If you're thinking of visiting a new water it can be extremely useful to study the overhead photos on Google maps - drop-offs, deeper and shallower areas, bars and underwater weedbeds can often be clearly seen, so it gives you plenty of clues where the fish might be found. Saves time spent leading around, too.
If you're thinking of visiting a new water it can be extremely useful to study the overhead photos on Google maps - drop-offs, deeper and shallower areas, bars and underwater weedbeds can often be clearly seen, so it gives you plenty of clues where the fish might be found. Saves time spent leading around, too.
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Ray Daywalker Clarke
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Don't take the kitchen sink, so many anglers take far to much gear, and 80% of it never gets used.
Agree and I've been guilty in the past!
My tip is take all your rubbish home with you
thecrow
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My tip is, don't start painting interior doors (6) when you should be going fishing, it really affects your catch rate only 1 left to do thankfully.
only 1 left to do thankfully.
maggot_dangler
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I am glad you said Many Venues . my pool i fish if you pick the area where the wind is blowing into it is an almost certain blank for you even on the bagging pegs 8 9 & 10 wind in means no fish out .. Hence only just over 3 Lb today on 10 ..
PG ...
sam vimes
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Exactly why I said it. There aren't any absolutes in fishing, too many other factors can come into play. However, it's an excellent rule of thumb, at least until you learn differently on a particular venue.
Hi yes I know the feeling. What I do is make the rod up at home including the float, shot and hook. So when I get to my fishing spot all I do if fit the rod together and set the depth of the float and start fishing.
It helps if you know were your going so you can have some idea of what float set up you need in advance. But for me its definitely better hope that helps Mike
Cheers Trotter2
mikench
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It does thanks and largely this is what I do. I prefer a float adaptor to stops for this reason. I can change floats at will and largely dictated by visibility.
If I dot a float too far I just cannot see it once I have taken my eyes off it to watch a Buzzard or Kingfisher!
I now wear my prescription Raybans all the time even if the sun isn't shining. They are not polarised but i see better with them.
If I dot a float too far I just cannot see it once I have taken my eyes off it to watch a Buzzard or Kingfisher!
I now wear my prescription Raybans all the time even if the sun isn't shining. They are not polarised but i see better with them.
DorsetTangler
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Convince neighbours you have an expensive gravel drive by gluing rice crispies to your car tyres before driving off.
Sorry, you meant fishing top tips didnt you.
Sorry, you meant fishing top tips didnt you.
mikench
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Indeed I did! In my experience of driveways gravel is the cheapest!
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I never take anything I don't intend to use !
Listen to people's advice. You don't have to take it but I have learned shedloads over the years [and still am] by simply watching other people, asking them what [ and more importantly why] they are doing what they are doing...and listening to what they say.
Bailiffs excepted naturally !
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robtherake
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Are the lenses a pale green colour, Mike? Mine look like these Chromance Sunglasses | Ray-Ban® UK and improve contrast and definition without polarisation. They're great driving glasses in all weather conditions and they were only a fiver at the bootie...naturally. Thought they may be copies, but the lenses work as advertised so I'm guessing they're the real thing