Float fishing
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The Beginning Carp Angler: where to Start
Carp angling is a distinct discipline within sport fishing. Here you’ll learn how to get a good start as a beginning carp angler. Methods of Carp Angling Personally, I don’t think there’s any type of angling that can be broader and more complex than carp angling. Especially when you’re just starting out. This is partly […]
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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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Make your Own Float
By Tjebbe Pieters Supplies for Making your Own Float (Balsa) wood for the body Long skewers Lathe (mini) (Home-made) Drill press Utility knife Sandpaper Paint and brushes Galvanized wire Nylon thread Glue 3.5mm nail Making the Body Balsa wood is most commonly used for the body, also known as cork wood, because it is a […]
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Making your Own Float: the Finishing Touch
Materials Needed for Painting your Float Brushes Container of water or turpentine (depending on your choice. Synthetic or acrylic-based) Primer (White, or another color) Sandpaper P400/600 Clear varnish (satin or high gloss) Your homemade float Step 1: We start by applying the white primer coat to the float. Step 2: Once the primer is dry, […]
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