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It’s not a subject I can recall reading very much about in general terms yet we all know it's not just about walloping the rod around as soon as the float disappears or the tip moves.
I suppose this might be a bit of an “olde” world type of topic given the ongoing popularity of bolt rigs along with carp and barbel fishing.
But…
That aside and spurred on by the crucian thread and my own observations, what have you learned in your years of experience in relation to timing your strike to suit the characteristics of different species, methods and baits?
If I had to pick just one it would be not to snatch and instead to let the bite develop.
We talk about how finicky bites can be especially with species like roach and often it is the case, I also wonder if we sometimes snatch too soon at those that frustrate us so much… We see the signs of a fish tentatively checking out a hookbait so it’s only natural to assume they do the same with loose offerings if the presentation is right and something has to be a differential, namely whether or not the bait whizzes off out of sight upon a subtle test.
The one thing of almost archaic but perfect design which has stood the test of time and for good reason imo is the perch bobber, capable of showing all the plucks along with the more confident attempts before nothing less than full commitment sees it disappearing for good.
So,
Whether it be big or small bait float fishing for shy biting species or long tail feeder fishing for bream, what has been your most valuable observation of strike timing?
I suppose this might be a bit of an “olde” world type of topic given the ongoing popularity of bolt rigs along with carp and barbel fishing.
But…
That aside and spurred on by the crucian thread and my own observations, what have you learned in your years of experience in relation to timing your strike to suit the characteristics of different species, methods and baits?
If I had to pick just one it would be not to snatch and instead to let the bite develop.
We talk about how finicky bites can be especially with species like roach and often it is the case, I also wonder if we sometimes snatch too soon at those that frustrate us so much… We see the signs of a fish tentatively checking out a hookbait so it’s only natural to assume they do the same with loose offerings if the presentation is right and something has to be a differential, namely whether or not the bait whizzes off out of sight upon a subtle test.
The one thing of almost archaic but perfect design which has stood the test of time and for good reason imo is the perch bobber, capable of showing all the plucks along with the more confident attempts before nothing less than full commitment sees it disappearing for good.
So,
Whether it be big or small bait float fishing for shy biting species or long tail feeder fishing for bream, what has been your most valuable observation of strike timing?