elmoputney Posted July 7, 2020 Report Posted July 7, 2020 Hi guys at the moment I tend to use one of my spod rods for spodding and leading about and as a marker rod, would an actual marker rod be a worthwhile investment or not? I don't find my spod rod is too bad at the job but would a marker rod be better,? I've actually never owned one and just wondered? Quote
salokcinnodrog Posted July 7, 2020 Report Posted July 7, 2020 On 07/07/2020 at 17:45, elmoputney said: Hi guys at the moment I tend to use one of my spod rods for spodding and leading about and as a marker rod, would an actual marker rod be a worthwhile investment or not? I don't find my spod rod is too bad at the job but would a marker rod be better,? I've actually never owned one and just wondered? Expand I would say yes, because I often use the marker to bait up to with the Spomb or spod. A mate of mine uses the Sonik Vader Carp Marker/spod rod. I have used it with a Korda Marker and 3.5oz lead for feature finding on the reservoir. elmoputney 1 Quote
elmoputney Posted July 7, 2020 Author Report Posted July 7, 2020 I've got 2 spod rods one is a 5.5lb fox warrior and I have a wychwood s1, which I cannot find out what tc it is, I think it's lighter though probably about 4lb or so, it's OK if the spots are quite easy to find just wonder if a dedicated marker may do a better job, basically I am trying to not buy a deeper at the moment so considering all options first 🙄 Quote
yonny Posted July 8, 2020 Report Posted July 8, 2020 On 07/07/2020 at 17:45, elmoputney said: would an actual marker rod be a worthwhile investment or not? Expand Depends how you want to use it mate. If you want to spod to a marker float then yes. If you don't, it's a waste of space and money. I use my carp rods to lead about. If I need to determine really accurate depth with a marker float I'll just use the spod rod. On 07/07/2020 at 17:45, elmoputney said: I don't find my spod rod is too bad at the job but would a marker rod be better,? Expand Nope. They're pretty much the same thing mate. elmoputney 1 Quote
elmoputney Posted July 8, 2020 Author Report Posted July 8, 2020 On 08/07/2020 at 06:39, yonny said: Depends how you want to use it mate. If you want to spod to a marker float then yes. If you don't, it's a waste of space and money. I use my carp rods to lead about. If I need to determine really accurate depth with a marker float I'll just use the spod rod. Nope. They're pretty much the same thing mate. Expand That's good I thought that it might not make so much difference,was kind of hopeful anyway, everyone seems to be making a universal spod/marker rod these days so I suspected as much I think first thing I may try is some better marker braid, probably Gardner kinetic if I can get it today, will see if that helps I am using 50lb braid at the minute, I think it may be a bit bullish and also perhaps it's knocking a few yards off the casting ability I do have a spare 2 3/4lb carp Rod kicking about I might even try that as a leading about rod to see if that's any good, I think maybe using a lighter lead may help in the weed and that would be a more sensitive rod to match maybe worth a try anyway Quote
elmoputney Posted July 8, 2020 Author Report Posted July 8, 2020 Took too much backing off 😭 It will do for now, reels a bit poop anyway 💩 I can see an upgrade on the cards sometime Quote
framey Posted July 8, 2020 Report Posted July 8, 2020 On 08/07/2020 at 06:39, yonny said: Depends how you want to use it mate. If you want to spod to a marker float then yes. If you don't, it's a waste of space and money. I use my carp rods to lead about. If I need to determine really accurate depth with a marker float I'll just use the spod rod. Nope. They're pretty much the same thing mate. Expand I use a white pen to mark a foot on all my rods edding 780 paint marker elmoputney and yonny 2 Quote
elmoputney Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Posted July 11, 2020 Well after getting new braid on the reel, even without enough packing it added a good few wraps on the distance of my cast, and the Sonik reel I've been saying was knackered for ages and sounded like a bag of spanners in a washing machine, went quiet and changed into a nicer reel, so I guess using tow rope 5olb braid may have been the issue, it was also much easier to retrieve, ☺️ Might get some lighter spod braid next and use a shock leader, will soon be able to fish properly at distance, How far should I be able to get a loaded large spomb with a 5.5lb tc rod? It's probably the right rod for a large spomb I think but just wondered how far people can chuck them? Quote
emmcee Posted July 11, 2020 Report Posted July 11, 2020 On 11/07/2020 at 14:16, elmoputney said: Well after getting new braid on the reel, even without enough packing it added a good few wraps on the distance of my cast, and the Sonik reel I've been saying was knackered for ages and sounded like a bag of spanners in a washing machine, went quiet and changed into a nicer reel, so I guess using tow rope 5olb braid may have been the issue, it was also much easier to retrieve, ☺️ Might get some lighter spod braid next and use a shock leader, will soon be able to fish properly at distance, How far should I be able to get a loaded large spomb with a 5.5lb tc rod? It's probably the right rod for a large spomb I think but just wondered how far people can chuck them? Expand I'd say a large spomb and a 5.5lb tc rod you should easily hit 100yds. It's all about compressing the rod combined with technique. Use a finger protector if you don't already. elmoputney 1 Quote
elmoputney Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Posted July 11, 2020 On 11/07/2020 at 14:56, emmcee said: I'd say a large spomb and a 5.5lb tc rod you should easily hit 100yds. It's all about compressing the rod combined with technique. Use a finger protector if you don't already. Expand Nice one I think maybe I just need to use that one for the large airbomb, I'm starting to get better at casting distances with the rods but I couldnt quite get the distance with my other spod rod I think my other rod is probably about 4lb tc because it casts a 4oz gripper nicely so probably better with a midi spomb, I guess with a balanced set up it should make it easier 👍 Must get a finger stall, I have got a kevlar glove though which I keep meaning to use but if I don't start soon I will probably regret it 😭 Quote
dayvid Posted July 11, 2020 Report Posted July 11, 2020 I use an old 2:75lb Shimano carp rod as my marker rod , works fine elmoputney 1 Quote
... Posted July 12, 2020 Report Posted July 12, 2020 On 08/07/2020 at 18:40, elmoputney said: Took too much backing off 😭 It will do for now, reels a bit poop anyway 💩 I can see an upgrade on the cards sometime Expand That ure Sonik Vader Spod reel elmo?? Quote
elmoputney Posted July 12, 2020 Author Report Posted July 12, 2020 On 12/07/2020 at 01:28, Highy said: That ure Sonik Vader Spod reel elmo?? Expand Yes mate, Quote
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