I thought it would be interesting to put out a sleeper rod – something I’ve never done before. I’d welcome any thoughts from those who do this regularly.
Have you found a slackened-off Fightin’Drag reel adequate? I don’t really want to buy a baitrunner just for this application.
Do you use a bite alarm, or does the reel noise suffice?
What would be your favourite rig? I want to settle on a general purpose set up, although it will probably have to be different for still and running water. If a feeder, what type works best for you – trad, inline, flat method, pellet feeder etc? Short hooklengths for self-hooking?
Best type of rod rest etc to make sure everything stays on the bank?
Any other tips that might help me avoid degenerating into farce? (That’s been my experience of trying to be greedy with two rods).
Have you found a slackened-off Fightin’Drag reel adequate? I don’t really want to buy a baitrunner just for this application.
Do you use a bite alarm, or does the reel noise suffice?
What would be your favourite rig? I want to settle on a general purpose set up, although it will probably have to be different for still and running water. If a feeder, what type works best for you – trad, inline, flat method, pellet feeder etc? Short hooklengths for self-hooking?
Best type of rod rest etc to make sure everything stays on the bank?
Any other tips that might help me avoid degenerating into farce? (That’s been my experience of trying to be greedy with two rods).