Reading old threads on big chub (where have all those guys gone?)
We have known for some time big chub have a way of taking a bait without being caught. Those tips rattles that come to nothing, are often chub. Ive seen with my own eyes how they "nibble" at the bait until it comes off or another fish takes the bait.
So I'd like to know how others are fishing for big chub these days. I only seem to catch the odd one when fishing for barbel, for the reasons above. But I would like to find a way of hooking the baits that give me a better chance with mr chub.
With pellet I think a band is as good as any as it sits tight to the hook. But would you use a shorter hook link?
Bread maggots and meat I use without a hair. Boilies I'm unsure to be honest, side hook, but again short or long hook link?
Running or fixed. Would like to talk about this and get some thoughts?
We have known for some time big chub have a way of taking a bait without being caught. Those tips rattles that come to nothing, are often chub. Ive seen with my own eyes how they "nibble" at the bait until it comes off or another fish takes the bait.
So I'd like to know how others are fishing for big chub these days. I only seem to catch the odd one when fishing for barbel, for the reasons above. But I would like to find a way of hooking the baits that give me a better chance with mr chub.
With pellet I think a band is as good as any as it sits tight to the hook. But would you use a shorter hook link?
Bread maggots and meat I use without a hair. Boilies I'm unsure to be honest, side hook, but again short or long hook link?
Running or fixed. Would like to talk about this and get some thoughts?