test curve needed for a 25g method feeder
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dangermouse
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I use either my Avon tip or a heavy feeder rod for method fishing. I think the carp rod would be a bit of overkill unless you`re launching the feeder some serious distance.
oh okk so my 1.25 tip would do fine with the 25g method feeder? it would be 12 lb mainline and 10 hook link to a size 10 hook
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binka
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Those line ratings and that tc are more than adequate for a 25grm method feeder, as dangermouse implies it's more a question of how far you want to chuck it.
I've used an ultra-light bomb rod for a close lob up to a 2.75lb tc for a fully fledged thrash to the horizon, I think the hook size is more relevant to the bait.
dangermouse
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you can tell ive done no method fishinglol
A tip then. Keep your hands very close to or on the rod because takes are usually violent and fast and it`s still a bit cold to have to wade in after your rod.
lol thanks for that tip buddyA tip then. Keep your hands very close to or on the rod because takes are usually violent and fast and it`s still a bit cold to have to wade in after your rod.
dangermouse
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Hehe you`re welcome
For me those wrenching takes are what makes the method enjoyable. Most of the time you can ignore little taps and twitches and just wait for the rod to try and jump off the rest. However, if they never turn into that violent take then maybe try striking at a few. Had a few bream that way.
sam vimes
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The vast majority of rods that are intended for method feeder fishing will not have a designated test curve rating. It's really only since the rapid growth and awareness of specialist carp and barbel angling that the rest of the coarse fishing world paid any attention to test curve ratings. Now it seems that many are going the other way. Once it was only carpers that gave undue importance to test curve ratings, now general coarse anglers are at it too.
just checked its a 35g method afterall is it still all ok?
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good job ive got free spool on my reels or if i dont i can use back windA tip then. Keep your hands very close to or on the rod because takes are usually violent and fast and it`s still a bit cold to have to wade in after your rod.
sam vimes
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Yes. 35g is just over an ounce. Add on at least another ounce for the bait. Many feeder rods that don't get given a test curve rating will be capable of casting 2oz+. Even a fairly light feeder rod will be capable of lobbing such weight. On commercials, where the method is commonly used, it's relatively uncommon for there to be a need to cast to the horizon.
When you are learning and have not got all the exactly right tackle, you use what you have got.(we never stop learning).
As experience grows a lot of the answers to these questions will fall into place. Everyone has to learn and everyone will make mistakes which mean the answers will stick probably better than if learned from the written word.
Just do and enjoy. If and when funds allow you will be better placed to know what rod you should buy.
It used to be that most people had one rod. Usually something like a cane or tank ariel rod. If you float fished that is what you used. If you ledgered that is also what you used.
Fish were caught. What I am trying to say is that, don't get too wrapped up with technical worries. The fish won't know.
As experience grows a lot of the answers to these questions will fall into place. Everyone has to learn and everyone will make mistakes which mean the answers will stick probably better than if learned from the written word.
Just do and enjoy. If and when funds allow you will be better placed to know what rod you should buy.
It used to be that most people had one rod. Usually something like a cane or tank ariel rod. If you float fished that is what you used. If you ledgered that is also what you used.
Fish were caught. What I am trying to say is that, don't get too wrapped up with technical worries. The fish won't know.
bennygesserit
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How far are you casting mate I use a light feeder rod and the method the longest I cast is about 40 yards , you can kind of tell bow how stressed the rod is , to an extent , whether you are under gunned or not.
maximum of around 60 m probaly m8,
alsoran
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If you are using the same rod just with an 'Avon' top section you will have no problem with the feeder you want to use. Both the 'quiver tips' would have been lighter than the 'Avon' and you would have used those. While as an 'Avon' rod it might have a tc of 1.25, any weights quoted for the tips DO NOT alter the basic tc of the rod. They usually are in ounces and refer to the weight of the tip eg thicker or thinner/softer or stiffer, that is more to do with conditions or flow or distance etc.