A fishing rod question
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Very interesting. I never knew that. This thread has been like a mini fishing school.
Is the upshot of that, that there is no point using lines stronger than 20lbs?
On to my next question.
Having decided to go a bit lighter I bought myself three Century carp rods with 3.5lbs test curve.
I understand what test-curve relates to but what kind of pressure will cause them to snap?
Is the upshot of that, that there is no point using lines stronger than 20lbs?
On to my next question.
Having decided to go a bit lighter I bought myself three Century carp rods with 3.5lbs test curve.
I understand what test-curve relates to but what kind of pressure will cause them to snap?
Mr Gearchange said:
Mono would be my choice - the amount of stretch gives a good safety net, its cheap to replace and it doesn't tangle anywhere near as much as braid.
Some good strong mono with a good length of Kryston Quicksilver as a snag leader would be my go to choice.
Ive never used anything but mono before, but in this instance I need too much strong line so would need an absolutely massive reel for mono.Some good strong mono with a good length of Kryston Quicksilver as a snag leader would be my go to choice.
It is quite embarrassing how, aged 40, I still bow to peer pressure.
THis thread has forever ruined my ability to fish at a modest cost. This is how it happened (Ive plumped for heavy carp gear rather than uptide rods):
THe rods are things of great beauty and I know I cannot possibly ever sell them and I think the reels will be the same. THis will be an expensive thread for me I think.
THis thread has forever ruined my ability to fish at a modest cost. This is how it happened (Ive plumped for heavy carp gear rather than uptide rods):
blindswelledrat said:
. Given that I want 3 of everything and it may be the only time I use this set up, then I'm on a budget.
youlot said:
Just have a little look at this nicer stuff
blindswelledrat said:
SLowpoke/Legless.
Looked into those Avet reels and I am absolutely not going to spend £600 on 3 reels.
I realise it makes sense to buy good and sell it, but I know myself too well and in 40 years I have never sold anything I have bought with this in mind and I know I wont do it this time. My shed and loft just fill up with single use expensive items and this trip is already expensive.
Looked into those Avet reels and I am absolutely not going to spend £600 on 3 reels.
I realise it makes sense to buy good and sell it, but I know myself too well and in 40 years I have never sold anything I have bought with this in mind and I know I wont do it this time. My shed and loft just fill up with single use expensive items and this trip is already expensive.
youlot said:
Have a look how shiny and nice the better stuff is. Are you really that poor and disgusting?
blindswelledrat said:
I'm honestly not sure I agree with you there (although admittedly I have zero experience of multipliers beyond big game ones on charter boats)
from the course fishing I have done I have always said that expensive fishing tackle is the worst thing in the world for diminishing returns. I have dozens of rods and reels of all prices and I cannot imagine a situation where a cheap rod and reel would lose me a fish.
from the course fishing I have done I have always said that expensive fishing tackle is the worst thing in the world for diminishing returns. I have dozens of rods and reels of all prices and I cannot imagine a situation where a cheap rod and reel would lose me a fish.
youlot said:
You must be gay or something. Frightened of decent stuff. You tiny, scared little girl
SO in order to remain cool I have bought 3 Century 3.5lbs carp rods (fatboy slim) and in the post are 3 Daiwa Tournament Entohs which I am very excited about.THe rods are things of great beauty and I know I cannot possibly ever sell them and I think the reels will be the same. THis will be an expensive thread for me I think.
Mr Gearchange said:
(don't look at the Basias)
]
I already did and came close. Beautiful things. Fortunately the line capacity was marginal so it saved me having to wring my hands.]
On the rest of your comment about the wife, I heard a nice phrase from a cyclist the other day which is applicable:
'My biggest fear is dying and my wife selling my gear for what I told her I had paid for it'
Mr Gearchange said:
Line capacity won't be marginal if you are on braid - anyway, you aren't really going to need massive line capacity for this expedition are you? Your not going to be fishing at huge depths or casting massive distances?
I just keep reading of big ones doing 300m+ runs which sounds extraordinary, but better safe than sorry.Next question: Does braid degrade over time? Even if you load it but don't use it?
i.e am I better off waiting until nearer the time to load the reels?
I love that story.Bump!
I have a question about drags/baitrunner.
Assuming a fish is going to take a bait savagely, and assuming in either scenario below that fishing rods will be secure, which of the following is best for hook-ups:
1) To have the reel set on baitrunner, allow a fish to run for a while, and then strike.
2)Have the drag set tight and let the fish hook itself with the resistance of the rod (and probably strike for good measure)
CHeers
I have a question about drags/baitrunner.
Assuming a fish is going to take a bait savagely, and assuming in either scenario below that fishing rods will be secure, which of the following is best for hook-ups:
1) To have the reel set on baitrunner, allow a fish to run for a while, and then strike.
2)Have the drag set tight and let the fish hook itself with the resistance of the rod (and probably strike for good measure)
CHeers
A quick last minute bump.
I am going soon and having anxiety that I am forgetting fishing fundamentals.
This happened when I suddenly realised I hadn't even packed a disgorger of any type and made me realise I could be forgetting something really basic that could cause me a s
t load of trouble.
ANyway can you lot think me up a fishing checklist
I have
Rods, reels, alarms, lures, traces, swivels, floats, leads and a boga grip. Just off the top of my head.
Please just list other essentials at me
I am going soon and having anxiety that I am forgetting fishing fundamentals.
This happened when I suddenly realised I hadn't even packed a disgorger of any type and made me realise I could be forgetting something really basic that could cause me a s
t load of trouble.ANyway can you lot think me up a fishing checklist
I have
Rods, reels, alarms, lures, traces, swivels, floats, leads and a boga grip. Just off the top of my head.
Please just list other essentials at me
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