How to correctly set-up and use bobbins

[Joe Quinn]

I live in the US and have become “a bit” addicted to UK-Style carp fishing over the past 2 years. In my ongoing quest to increase my angling acumen, I’m considering purchasing a set of bobbins. Unfortunately, growing up as a US angler, I have absolutely zero experience using them (never even heard the term before 2 years ago😵‍💫).

That said, I’m hoping to get some sage advise on how best to use them (from setting them up, to adjusting them to suit your personal style/venue). *And lastly, are bobbins even necessary? (I ask this only because all the carp I’ve landed to date have been caught without bobbins!

*Regarding that last question: please keep in mind, I’m still relatively new to this style of angling🙃

Happy New Year and thanks in advance - Joe

 

 

[Golden Paws]

That should give you a starter.

[elmoputney]

Bobbins are essentially an extra visual indicator to see if your line is moving. The main reason for them is to highlight drop backs (the line slackening) which could indicate a fish picking up your bait and moving towards you, that said if you fish them a little slack you can see subtle forward movement (the fish moving away) as it lifts up. They also highlight fishing moving through your swim as they pick up your line with their fins, this while frustrating can be a great tool for locating fish particularly in winter when they don't give you any other signs. 

They will certainly help you more than be a pain anyway, so just get some and have a go, Good luck. 

[jules007]

worth getting some decent bobbins and then sticking with them