newmarket Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 I recently got myself one of those Sonik Vader Spod/Marker rods and I want to have it set up so that I can just unclip (for example) the marker lead and clip on a small Spod or Spomb if I want to . how would you do this ? I obviously have Braid on the reel but also , should I have some sort of leader ? I wouldn’t be casting more than 50 or 60 yards under most circumstances… ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 Tie a big overhand knot in the end of the line then tie a smaller one at the end of the 1st knot so you can easily remove the lead spod or spomb etc ... and snowmanstevo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmanstevo Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 35 minutes ago, framey said: Tie a big overhand knot in the end of the line then tie a smaller one at the end of the 1st knot so you can easily remove the lead spod or spomb etc What he said ☝🏼😎 ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted May 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 I can’t even picture that ? A knot at the end of a knot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 Exactly that newmarket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwifqt2D8dD3AhVBg_0HHZtCCRcQwqsBegQIAxAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFoxInternational%2Fvideos%2Fquick-change-spomb-trick%2F663908644181802%2F&usg=AOvVaw3mdtdbQtJdvYP-S9SKCPsQ hopefully that will work newmarket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 12 hours ago, newmarket said: should I have some sort of leader ? I would, I use a 50lb shock leader, after cracking off. Its never happened since. Great, simple knot for quick change. newmarket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 For 50/60 yards I'd just use 50 lb braid straight through. newmarket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 14 hours ago, newmarket said: I recently got myself one of those Sonik Vader Spod/Marker rods and I want to have it set up so that I can just unclip (for example) the marker lead and clip on a small Spod or Spomb if I want to . how would you do this ? I obviously have Braid on the reel but also , should I have some sort of leader ? I wouldn’t be casting more than 50 or 60 yards under most circumstances… I think I posted on the same question a few months ago, but it could be longer... I have switched to the same rod for both, so occasionally even old dogs do learn something. 50lb Angry Fish braid, I have a run ring running on the shockleader, with my lead link attached to a Breakaway Spinlink Clip, at the end of the leader is an oval ring attached to a ball bearing swivel. When I'm leading or using the marker float, the marker goes on the oval ring, and lead on the spinlink. When I spod or Spomb, I remove float and lead and clip the spinlink to the ball bearing swivel. I'll try to put pics up, but signal in the swim I'm in is awful. Just to get any Internet access to check my emails I've had to go up the other end of the lake. Hitting the clip with braid can 'flatten' the Spomb so it doesn't always open, so at shorter range you may need to lob it. newmarket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 16 hours ago, newmarket said: I recently got myself one of those Sonik Vader Spod/Marker rods and I want to have it set up so that I can just unclip (for example) the marker lead and clip on a small Spod or Spomb if I want to . how would you do this ? I obviously have Braid on the reel but also , should I have some sort of leader ? I wouldn’t be casting more than 50 or 60 yards under most circumstances… Exactly same as what I use...Paired with Sonik Spod Reel, but swapped the Braid. 16 hours ago, framey said: Tie a big overhand knot in the end of the line then tie a smaller one at the end of the 1st knot so you can easily remove the lead spod or spomb etc Exactly what I've also done, big enough for a spombt to fit through the hole though... https://www.carpfeed.com/fishing-advice/how-to/carp-hack-the-two-loop-trick I used mine at the weekend to fire out the marker setup to bait round the float, I also used it to cast out the deeper to find a hole I've known about. 7.3ft hole, I wanted to fish in front of it on the flat spot... I've used it for Leading About, Casting Feeper, Casting Spomb, Marker Finding....a good tool. newmarket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 15 hours ago, newmarket said: I can’t even picture that ? A knot at the end of a knot ? newmarket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 I usually use my fishing rod as I can’t be bothered to take another rod and reel I just carry an extra spool with braid on it I am quite happy to Chuck a small spomb on that rods are only 2 3/4 I have tried a midi spomb on the set up but it definitely overloads it. a small spomb weights about the same as a 3 oz lead once loaded anyway newmarket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted May 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 That is all very clever gentlemen, I thank you all very much I’ll have to have a practice over the next couple of days, my fig 8 knotting isn’t too clever 🤣 Nick , yours is very interesting as it can incorporate the marker float as well , I’ll be having a go at that soon , I don’t think I have what sounds like Sea/Pike swivels , I’ll have to have a butchers in me box & see what I have lying around 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 09/05/2022 at 11:06, salokcinnodrog said: When I'm leading or using the marker float, the marker goes on the oval ring, and lead on the spinlink. When I spod or Spomb, I remove float and lead and clip the spinlink to the ball bearing swivel newmarket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 09/05/2022 at 13:04, Highy said: That's what I do it makes life so much easier no messing about, newmarket and ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 16 minutes ago, elmoputney said: That's what I do it makes life so much easier no messing about, Suits sll needs, leading, marking, spodding... newmarket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 On 08/05/2022 at 20:17, newmarket said: I recently got myself one of those Sonik Vader Spod/Marker rods and I want to have it set up so that I can just unclip (for example) the marker lead and clip on a small Spod or Spomb if I want to . how would you do this ? I obviously have Braid on the reel but also , should I have some sort of leader ? I wouldn’t be casting more than 50 or 60 yards under most circumstances… Sadly Tim, @newmarket you might be on the receiving end of this one, but on my Sonik Vader Spod/Marker Hybrid rod I'm now 3 popped rod rings where the liner has come out of the ring, from the butt ring up. Thank goodness I leave it set up so I could push them back into place, and give a dash of Araldite. I do make sure that the rod is strapped up tightly, with the tip protected and now I carry it separately from my rod sling. It looks like the ring frames are too soft and bend allowing the liners to pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted June 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 46 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said: Sadly Tim, @newmarket you might be on the receiving end of this one, but on my Sonik Vader Spod/Marker Hybrid rod I'm now 3 popped rod rings where the liner has come out of the ring, from the butt ring up. Thank goodness I leave it set up so I could push them back into place, and give a dash of Araldite. I do make sure that the rod is strapped up tightly, with the tip protected and now I carry it separately from my rod sling. It looks like the ring frames are too soft and bend allowing the liners to pop. Thanks for the heads up Nick I’ll be careful . I doubt mine will get the same punishment yours does . I must admit the 50 butt ring is a bit of a pain to get into it’s rod sleeve . I tend to be careful with it in transit and keep it seperate from my other rods . Damned if I’m going to shell out for a bigger rod sleeve though . Que sera sera and all that… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 1 hour ago, salokcinnodrog said: Sadly Tim, @newmarket you might be on the receiving end of this one, but on my Sonik Vader Spod/Marker Hybrid rod I'm now 3 popped rod rings where the liner has come out of the ring, from the butt ring up. Thank goodness I leave it set up so I could push them back into place, and give a dash of Araldite. I do make sure that the rod is strapped up tightly, with the tip protected and now I carry it separately from my rod sling. It looks like the ring frames are too soft and bend allowing the liners to pop. Mine is always etup in my Rod bag... On 09/05/2022 at 13:04, Highy said: I use the above for all uses, spudding, Marker, deeper..... 40 minutes ago, newmarket said: Thanks for the heads up Nick I’ll be careful . I doubt mine will get the same punishment yours does . I must admit the 50 butt ring is a bit of a pain to get into it’s rod sleeve . I tend to be careful with it in transit and keep it seperate from my other rods . Damned if I’m going to shell out for a bigger rod sleeve though . Que sera sera and all that… I use the Sktek 3 rod bag, think its a compact, 2 rods setup on helicopter either side and marker/spod setup in middle...... For illustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 I've got one spod rod I use for both, 30lb whiplash to a 50lb braid leader. Just tied a clip to the end to swap from lead to spomb, or use the big loop method as described above.👍 I dont think I need the 50lb leader but I just had it on a pike reel so used it. ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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