DubVader Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 as per title what is the best bit of tackle you have ever bought, something that changed up the way you fish or just something that's a dream to use? for me its the Solar Bow-Loc net, never saw the need for such an expensive net but got one second hand and its so much better for landing fish on my lonesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 Bait screws just saves faff ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVader Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 hours ago, elmoputney said: Bait screws just saves faff I dont really use bait screws much myself, have a fair few of them but always seem to reach for the micro swivels and bait floss for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 17 minutes ago, DubVader said: I dont really use bait screws much myself, have a fair few of them but always seem to reach for the micro swivels and bait floss for some reason Bait floss and rig rings for me. Hard to say on best tackle, possibly the big RH cradle, better than flat mats imo, or quite possibly the Solar P1 Pod. The versatility is darn good from low tips, to 5ft high for distance and to get over weed with just an additional set of stainless banksticks. Stainless banksticks, never destroyed some are original Solar's from 1994/5 time, possibly even earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 9 hours ago, DubVader said: I dont really use bait screws much myself, have a fair few of them but always seem to reach for the micro swivels and bait floss for some reason Too much messing about 😂 Another product I really like is the tfg airbomb, every one always uses a spomb usually while I think there is a place for really tight baiting, I like the spread you can get from an airbomb, and the fact it doesn't actually land right over your spot,, takes a little getting used too, but for me it's a bit of an edge as everyone uses bait boats on the lake I fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVader Posted September 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 9 hours ago, salokcinnodrog said: Bait floss and rig rings for me. Hard to say on best tackle, possibly the big RH cradle, better than flat mats imo, or quite possibly the Solar P1 Pod. The versatility is darn good from low tips, to 5ft high for distance and to get over weed with just an additional set of stainless banksticks. Stainless banksticks, never destroyed some are original Solar's from 1994/5 time, possibly even earlier The solar pod was something I really wanted, I went with the pod made by Defiant MPS and never really use it. Single bank sticks are the one for me personally, solar gear is expensive but what I do have of theirs has always been top notch quality. Recently saw a set of solar bobbins on ebay for 350 quid though and just couldn't understand why the price was so high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVader Posted September 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, elmoputney said: Too much messing about 😂 Another product I really like is the tfg airbomb, every one always uses a spomb usually while I think there is a place for really tight baiting, I like the spread you can get from an airbomb, and the fact it doesn't actually land right over your spot,, takes a little getting used too, but for me it's a bit of an edge as everyone uses bait boats on the lake I fish. I saw the airbomb and thought it looked interesting, I'm fairly new to spodding and was recommended the dot spod by nash for accuracy and I'm still not brilliant at getting it where I want, do you think the airbomb would be a better option even though I'm not that accurate with casting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, DubVader said: I saw the airbomb and thought it looked interesting, I'm fairly new to spodding and was recommended the dot spod by nash for accuracy and I'm still not brilliant at getting it where I want, do you think the airbomb would be a better option even though I'm not that accurate with casting? That's the thing I was never that accurate with a spomb the odd one goes off target , but with the airbomb you can make a nice carpet of bait to get them moving between mouthfuls, so a slightly off one isnt the end of the world just makes your patch slightly bigger 😂 Edited September 12, 2021 by elmoputney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVader Posted September 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: That's the thing I was never that accurate with a spomb the odd one goes off target , but with the airbomb you can make a nice carpet of bait to get them moving between mouthfuls, so a slightly off one isnt the end of the world just makes your patch slightly bigger 😂 Will have to pick one up and give it a go as I said my accuracy is all over the place and I'm currently fishing a shallow lake so the spread from the dot spod is barely anything especially as I'm on an all out boilie approach until the water get cold elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 54 minutes ago, DubVader said: Will have to pick one up and give it a go as I said my accuracy is all over the place and I'm currently fishing a shallow lake so the spread from the dot spod is barely anything especially as I'm on an all out boilie approach until the water get cold How far out you fishing that's the only thing it doesnt cast as well as a spomb and I struggle to get it that far, but that's probably me, I'm no Terry Edmunds 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVader Posted September 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: How far out you fishing that's the only thing it doesnt cast as well as a spomb and I struggle to get it that far, but that's probably me, I'm no Terry Edmunds 😳 not that far really, the majority of the time on the current water is about 50-60 yards at the most extreme and around 40 for the majority of the casts I need to make. I'm not too bad on distance when casting just getting the [censored] where I want it always seems to land to the right of my spot and then I adjust and end up going left or landing on the blooming island lol elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 2 hours ago, DubVader said: not that far really, the majority of the time on the current water is about 50-60 yards at the most extreme and around 40 for the majority of the casts I need to make. I'm not too bad on distance when casting just getting the [censored] where I want it always seems to land to the right of my spot and then I adjust and end up going left or landing on the blooming island lol Will be fine at that sort of range I think, it's quite good for baiting up to things as well because it always drops short so in theory you won't lose them 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell_ll Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 my rods, absolute perfection i was getting bait boat accuracy with them this weekend effortless. commonly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVader Posted September 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: Will be fine at that sort of range I think, it's quite good for baiting up to things as well because it always drops short so in theory you won't lose them 😂 I've always given an extra half a wrap or so on my spodding rod just to make sure it doesnt drop short not sure if thats actually the correct thing to do or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVader Posted September 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 54 minutes ago, Carpbell_ll said: my rods, absolute perfection i was getting bait boat accuracy with them this weekend effortless. what rods did you opt for? I've been debating upgrading my current 12 footers but have been loving the 10fts as I'm on smaller waters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell_ll Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, DubVader said: what rods did you opt for? I've been debating upgrading my current 12 footers but have been loving the 10fts as I'm on smaller waters 10 fts Fox Torque in 3lb test, the casting is action is good and the fish playing action is 100 %. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 23 hours ago, DubVader said: I've always given an extra half a wrap or so on my spodding rod just to make sure it doesnt drop short not sure if thats actually the correct thing to do or not Evening mate ..... your actually better off having less wraps on your spod... depth of water will dictate how many wraps short your need to be . The lead / rig will swing back towards you on a tight line as you feel it down. The deeper the water the further it will swing back towards you . 1ft back in every 3ft of water won't see you far away 😉 yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B B Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Distance sticks…no more walking up the bank in wet grass and mud in the middle of the night sometimes 80 + yds … I swear I put on weight in the 1st month I used them salokcinnodrog, elmoputney, Carpbell_ll and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, B B said: Distance sticks…no more walking up the bank in wet grass and mud in the middle of the night sometimes 80 + yds … I swear I put on weight in the 1st month I used them Second that 👍 elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Distance sticks were the first revolutionary thing I tried when I got back into fishing have to say I agree they are a brilliant invention 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell_ll Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 got to agree on the distance sticks anyone know if they came from carp angling or match fishing, bit of a crossover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 hours ago, B B said: Distance sticks…no more walking up the bank in wet grass and mud in the middle of the night sometimes 80 + yds … I swear I put on weight in the 1st month I used them That's what spare bankstick's are for😅😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said: That's what spare bankstick's are for😅😉 You still walk your lines out don't you Nick ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: Distance sticks were the first revolutionary thing I tried when I got back into fishing have to say I agree they are a brilliant invention 👍 I used to just use storm poles did for years ... but when I first changed from walking out to wraps , like BB said what a difference. elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Some years ago now ,but a Prestige power porter, never have to think about weight and can travel to the furthest swims with ease. elmoputney and B B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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