I have fished with lures a good bit and caught a few pike not too many though and none above 15lb. I want to go out deadbaiting soon but being a student I'm very tight for cash. Besides that how do I go about getting started.
My initial plan was to use my 9ft rod it has a casting weight of 70g-150g and a fairly chunky baitcaster reel on it. I don't know specifics of the reel as it was gifted to me by my father. I was going to also buy a rod stand and a cheap 15 euro bite alarm along with a simple camping chair. I mainly plan on fishing canals and rivers. I would like to fish the occasional small lake. All my fishing will be done from the bank.
So now for the questions. Will my current rod setup work or is an 11ft or 12ft rod essential. What rig would be recommended for an absolute begginer. Am I better off fishing one spot for the day and waiting for a pike to come. Or should I cast out the bait wait max 1 hour then move on to a new spot. Will the cheap bite alarm work or should I pair it with drop off indicator. Any other tips and tricks/advice are welcome.
Thanks in advance from a new member.
Deadbait absolute beginner.
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paintman
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Re: Deadbait absolute beginner.
Probably the simplest way with minimum kit would be to use your existing rod & reel & a float rig.
Either as a float leger with the bait on the bottom or a bait suspended under the float.
ETA With the latter you could set it up as a drift float & on still waters cover a lot of water using the wind. Can be very effective.
If you want to leger I'd suggest a couple of rod rests & a drop off indicator.
Either as a float leger with the bait on the bottom or a bait suspended under the float.
ETA With the latter you could set it up as a drift float & on still waters cover a lot of water using the wind. Can be very effective.
If you want to leger I'd suggest a couple of rod rests & a drop off indicator.
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benelli
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Re: Deadbait absolute beginner.
I'm no expert mate but the rod and reel would work but not ideal. Rather than drop offs I'd be fishing a float leger and moving along the bank every hour or so.
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Re: Deadbait absolute beginner.
Beat me to it
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Re: Deadbait absolute beginner.
Ignore - I asked some questions you'd already answered in your original post!
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Re: Deadbait absolute beginner.
If you set up with a bait suspended under the float try hooking the bait with the head towards the float so a slow retrieve will make it rise & fall.
In a river you can trot this with the current & holding back then releasing will make it flutter.
Same set up on the canal, but cast & then slowly retrieve with frequent stops. It's a very slow sink & draw & I do this on my local canal. Most takes happen after a pull as the bait is settling back. Other than the bait & float I don't normally use any weights on the canal when doing it this way.
I prefer to use smaller deads, not more than 5 or 6" for most deadbaiting & as the canal is quite narrow - GUC in Leicester - I often use sprats there. Leicester has a good fish market so they're easy to get.
In a river you can trot this with the current & holding back then releasing will make it flutter.
Same set up on the canal, but cast & then slowly retrieve with frequent stops. It's a very slow sink & draw & I do this on my local canal. Most takes happen after a pull as the bait is settling back. Other than the bait & float I don't normally use any weights on the canal when doing it this way.
I prefer to use smaller deads, not more than 5 or 6" for most deadbaiting & as the canal is quite narrow - GUC in Leicester - I often use sprats there. Leicester has a good fish market so they're easy to get.
