Rod Pod Or Banksticks? Deciding what to use when it comes to rod pods and banksticks is relatively straightforward, but something that could be debated for some time. Typically, it is down to preference, but there are some situations when you might…
Read moreBaiting Needle These are very inexpensive and really handy to have, especially for tough boilies or halibut pellets. With most boilies, you can just push the baiting needle through, others you can’t. These are just basically a drill bit with a handle….
Read moreAgain, like the scissors, this isn’t going to be lengthy but – get some swivels, they are useful and handy to have at hand. Anti-glare finish and a decent breaking strain would be a good start. They come in different…
Read moreThese are to hold your bait on the hair, they thread through a loop on the end of the hair. They are little pieces of plastic and can be really fiddly – you may also opt to use a piece…
Read moreSharp hooks These are critical in my opinion; you absolutely must have sharp hooks. If you haven’t got sharp hooks at the lakeside, you may as well be sitting there will a spoon on the end on your line. Again…
Read moreThe explanation doesn’t require much detail, but you need scissors to cut your line, cut your boilie stops, cut anti-tangle tubing etc. Any will do, but the sharper the better. I have the Korda Razorblades and they are razor sharp…
Read moreToday I’m just going to run you through my thoughts on fishing leads also known as fishing weights, when to use them, with what rig and how to get the best out of them. Why do you need a lead?…
Read moreMy suggestion is 10lb+ monofilament fishing line, simply because braid is banned as a mainline on most of my local waters. I’m currently using 15lb Daiwa Sensor monofilament – It came free with my reels! This is available for about £5…
Read moreMy first reels are Shimano 10000RA baitrunner reels – they have proved to be an excellent starter fishing reel and the action of the reel is pretty smooth. The baitrunner clutch is at the back, some people say its better at the front due to it being…
Read moreSo, back to the rods – what do you need? I still have my bargain rods which are Oakwood Carp; these are 12ft 2 piece rods and have a test curve of 2.5lbs. They have done reasonably well so far, they…
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