Philw73

amazing thanks all for the replies so far, all makes sense and yes, id probably use the sticks each time in case there had been any drift etc. also, love the idea of the marker knot too, especially if recasting at 4am!! counting might be difficult

Hi Im sure this has been asked many times so apologies as I couldn't find. newish to carp fishing and using baitrunner reels. I had my first 24 session last week and was suddenly aware that I was clipping up and then not unclipping once cast, which I guess is silly as if i got a run it would be goodbye rod if i wasnt quick enough or bye rig and fish as I wouldnt be able to play. So, i have now invested in a 12' cord to use with some banksticks as a distance marker set up, so im guessing i will do something like: 1) cast to spot, without rig, once found clip up and then wind in to measure distance on sticks 2) cast with rig on and then unclip line. 3) if just winding in to recast, clip up again, then wind in 4) if i get a run or something else happens, I wind in, use sticks to reset clip, then cast and unclip is that right or am i totally missing something Thanks Phil