Carp
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Choosing Carp Rods, which one should I Have?
How Do You Fish for Carp? With static fishing you use a rod pod (system where multiple carp rods can rest/lie) or individual rod rests with bite alarms and a self-hooking system where the carp picks up the boilie and hooks itself through the lead that sits on the bottom. With static fishing you wait […]
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Carp Anatomy – by the Water’s Edge, Quiet Please!
The following situation probably sounds familiar! You’re peacefully sitting at your spot along a shallow managed water, when someone comes stomping along and loudly starts with the opening line: “Are they biting?”… followed by a thunderous conversation continuing fifty centimeters from the water’s edge. Being the social person I am, I always have a quick […]
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Double Back Lead
Lines Don’t Always Lie Flat on the Bottom During my sessions, I noticed that a single line often didn’t lie completely flat on the bottom in many waters. Especially in lightly flowing water or deep channels, the line tends to float, making the bait less natural. By experimenting with two back leads, I discovered a […]
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The Fully Camouflaged Rig
How to Make this Camouflaged Rig? 1. Cut a braided leader to the desired length (do not use the weed/algae material as the core line). 2. Create a hair rig and thread the end through the back of the hook eye. 3. Cut the desired amount of feathers from the feather quill. 4. Wrap the […]
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Securing your Rod Pod on a Jetty
Bungee Cords What I use is a bungee cord (luggage bungee), these are lightweight and take up little space. I always keep it in my rod pod bag. All you need to do is bend the metal brackets almost at right angles using pliers. I use a rod pod with 4 legs, but you can […]
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