Tree123 Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) How many rods to you use 2 or 3? Can't choose wether I should drop down to 2. Pro for swapping to down to 2 Weight so can easily move and make sure my rigs are on the fish. Money: il be saving at least few 100 quid when i factor in buying in braid ticket price and rod liensce. Plus im due to replace my reels soon Let alone the extra bait and hooks to fish another spot. Distrubance: less rods less line etc etc Pros of 3 rods Extra rig could be an extra chance for fish. Or rod to try something diffenet on I nornally fish one of 3 places Small river Only about 2-3 rod lenght wide and fish simple and due to club lakes I can only fish 2 rods. Easier lake Deep pit mostly just margin fishing I dont feel that the 3rd rod has brought me any extra fish Weedy small lake 10acrre or so very weedy lake with loads of pads,snag and features. I dont often fish here but will do more next season.. Edited November 7, 2018 by Tree123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 I see this asked a lot. It's a no-brainer. As long as you can fish 3 rods effectively in a given swim, you should use 3. It's not an extra chance imo - it's an extra fish, or more, if used correctly when on the fish. I carry 3, if a swim is too small to use 3 effectively I'll use 2. Sometime I'll use just one in a diddy little corner under a bush. But the fact of the matter is if I can fish 3 effectively I will do - it catches more fish. Simple fact buddy! harpz_31, kevtaylor, commonly and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree123 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 16 minutes ago, yonny said: I see this asked a lot. It's a no-brainer. As long as you can fish 3 rods effectively in a given swim, you should use 3. It's not an extra chance imo - it's an extra fish, or more, if used correctly when on the fish. I carry 3, if a swim is too small to use 3 effectively I'll use 2. Sometime I'll use just one in a diddy little corner under a bush. But the fact of the matter is if I can fish 3 effectively I will do - it catches more fish. Simple fact buddy! Yeah makes sense plus with a sleeve system it so easy to swap bewteen carrying two and three yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 On occasion I have fished 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelabel Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 2 for me... club rules state 2 rods... seems fair enough... the water's less than 4 acres... really don't feel the need to fish 3 any more... as has been said, lighter, cheaper, less scope for getting the others wiped out if you get a scrapper on the end...👍 commonly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Me too, 2 Rod rule makes me consider the possibilities a bit more. I do believe too many lines in the water can make the fish wary or turn them off. Quite comfortable & happy with 2. If I was fishing a big pit or reservoir I may go to 3. I've never had 2 go at the same time, although I've got 2nets, it'd be impossible to deal with 3 or 4?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 I always carry 3 for 2 reasons... I have always used 2, but when my son comes i chuck him 1 out. When using 2 and having a 3rd setup ready, for when i bring a fish in...i can wack the 3rd straight on the spot....TIMESAVER kevtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 I usually use 3 rods, dependant on rules obviously. Even on a 2 rod water I have a 3rd rod set up ready. It means I can reel one in, attach a fresh PVA bag to the dry spare rod and cast at showing fish, or to the feature and then sort out the reeled in rod at my leisure. A bulk spool of line is usually about right for 3 reels if they are loaded correctly with backing if needed. As for hooks and materials etc, I buy a spool, buy packets, so have plenty of rigs made up. The licence cost is down to you, but for the cost of it, its worth it. ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree123 Posted November 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) Thanks for advise in the end in juat gonna stick with the 2 next year and see how I go and see if I think it makes much difference to catch rate I dont think it will and most of the time I'll be on water where i think two is enough anyway Edited November 8, 2018 by Tree123 commonly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 My regular water allows 3 rods, and I'll use them more often than not. Another water nearby has a 2 rod rule. I never feel "disadvantaged" when I fish there. commonly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCh Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 15 hours ago, Tree123 said: Thanks for advise in the end in juat gonna stick with the 2 next year and see how I go and see if I think it makes much difference to catch rate I dont think it will and most of the time I'll be on water where i think two is enough anyway Rather than just trying to work out how it has affected your catch rate have a think about if it has affected your enjoyment of being there. I have fished with four rods many, many times, but enjoy it just as much if only using one. To me fishing isn't a competition, it's all about enjoyment. commonly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Use as many rods as you can comfortably and legally fish with in your given situation. Simple as that. More rigs in the water means a higher chance of catching. yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 23 hours ago, Dannygooner said: Two on a spot, one on the margin generally. I did that for years. I now put 3 where the fish are. Catches me loads more lol. Donnygooner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree123 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 23 hours ago, Dannygooner said: Two on a spot, one on the margin generally. That 3rd ill use to cast at showing fish also but it really depends on the situation. At runs waters I only use two Thats what I normally do but as I say that 3rd rod never seems to esp much reward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 2 hours ago, yonny said: I did that for years. I now put 3 where the fish are. Catches me loads more lol. Very rarely do I put 2 on the same spot and if I do it will be more of a runs water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhys_thomas Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 i generally catch more fishing 2 rods, don't know why but I feel more confident with 2 rods and tend to fish more accurately.. commonly and crusian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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