Hi all,
So I only started fishing around 6 months ago, I've been trying a bit of everything using various hand me down kit from my dad.
I really enjoy float fishing and I've got an old float rod which is in great nick and has provided me with many days of fun.
I also recently started trying fishing using larger baits on a hair with a feeder. I was using an old river rod for this since it seemed most appropriate - The only other rods I have are little spinning rods and huge beach casters.
The river rod just can't cope with chucking out these heavier rigs and it's TERRIBLE when I get a snag.
So now I know I'm probably hooked on this sport for a while I will have to start investing in more appropriate equipment.
As I said, my float rod is great, but now I need something I can use alongside it that is heavier duty for heavier weights and that can tackle snags in reeds etc.
It should maybe be noted that the fisheries near me don't have HUGE waters, so I'm not casting hight distances. Therefore something strong but accurate.
Should I be looking at a carp rod?
A feeder rod?
A carp stalking rod?
Also, if I get a heavier duty carp rod, is a bite alarm essential? Or can I use a swingtip or a chain bite indicator?
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So I only started fishing around 6 months ago, I've been trying a bit of everything using various hand me down kit from my dad.
I really enjoy float fishing and I've got an old float rod which is in great nick and has provided me with many days of fun.
I also recently started trying fishing using larger baits on a hair with a feeder. I was using an old river rod for this since it seemed most appropriate - The only other rods I have are little spinning rods and huge beach casters.
The river rod just can't cope with chucking out these heavier rigs and it's TERRIBLE when I get a snag.
So now I know I'm probably hooked on this sport for a while I will have to start investing in more appropriate equipment.
As I said, my float rod is great, but now I need something I can use alongside it that is heavier duty for heavier weights and that can tackle snags in reeds etc.
It should maybe be noted that the fisheries near me don't have HUGE waters, so I'm not casting hight distances. Therefore something strong but accurate.
Should I be looking at a carp rod?
A feeder rod?
A carp stalking rod?
Also, if I get a heavier duty carp rod, is a bite alarm essential? Or can I use a swingtip or a chain bite indicator?
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