Steve Johnson 4
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Although I've been fishing most of my life (usually stillwaters and sluggish Lincolnshire drains) I've recently started fishing the likes of the Kennet. I've got a decent grasp of rudiments of fishing in general but could do with a few hints about finessing the fine art of trotting, a skill which is rather more demanding than plonking a float next to a raft of pads!
Firstly, I understand the concept of holding back, but in practice it's quite a skill. I've got an old speedia reel which spins well, so any tips about holding back? It's just tricky to stop the float moving at the pace of the flow at the surface without causing it to move along in a jerky stop-start fashion. Either that or I hold back too long stopping the float thus causing it to move towards the near bank. Is it simply a case of feathering the spin (which I try but always seems to grind to a halt) of the reel or is there some devilishly simple solution?
Also, shotting patterns - is it advisable to put a small dust shot towards the hook to keep the bait towards the bottom?
And finally, the line between rod tip and float - I understand it's a case of trying to keep as straight a line between rod tip and float (and obvioulsy once the float starts moving slack line doesn't really become an issue) but should the majority of the line be out of the water or isn't this an issue? It seems when you do keep all the line out of the water between rod tip and float there is a tendency for the float to start lifting out of the water / stopping thus disturbing its natural flow.
Thanks for any advice - had a few fish out on the last few trips but just feel it's more by accident than design so just need some good advice so I feel a bit more in control!
thanks in advance.
Firstly, I understand the concept of holding back, but in practice it's quite a skill. I've got an old speedia reel which spins well, so any tips about holding back? It's just tricky to stop the float moving at the pace of the flow at the surface without causing it to move along in a jerky stop-start fashion. Either that or I hold back too long stopping the float thus causing it to move towards the near bank. Is it simply a case of feathering the spin (which I try but always seems to grind to a halt) of the reel or is there some devilishly simple solution?
Also, shotting patterns - is it advisable to put a small dust shot towards the hook to keep the bait towards the bottom?
And finally, the line between rod tip and float - I understand it's a case of trying to keep as straight a line between rod tip and float (and obvioulsy once the float starts moving slack line doesn't really become an issue) but should the majority of the line be out of the water or isn't this an issue? It seems when you do keep all the line out of the water between rod tip and float there is a tendency for the float to start lifting out of the water / stopping thus disturbing its natural flow.
Thanks for any advice - had a few fish out on the last few trips but just feel it's more by accident than design so just need some good advice so I feel a bit more in control!
thanks in advance.