hi guys, i will be attempting my first session in
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Marksfish1236
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sorry if this is a dumb question but what is match fishing, what is the difference between this and normal fishing
Dont worry Marksfish, not a dumb question at all...
what do you mean by normal fishing eg conventional,fly-fishing,artlure,specimen etc?
Match fishing is just another example of one of those different facets in angling.In a nutshell it is basically advanced float fishing.
If you want to read more about it just browse through this section.
what do you mean by normal fishing eg conventional,fly-fishing,artlure,specimen etc?
Match fishing is just another example of one of those different facets in angling.In a nutshell it is basically advanced float fishing.
If you want to read more about it just browse through this section.
Hi S,
where are you going to fish? What are the lenght of those rod you have there? Ideally speaking one should use, depending on how far (15-40m) you're fishing, a rod of ±10-13 ft with a soft parabolic action, allowing you to fish light lines (0,12-0,18) without a leader. The low diameter lines allows for sensitive presentations as well as less resistance in the water. The ideal is to fish with a sinking line - alternatively spray the spool with a little disolved dishwashing liquid, to "sink" the line after the cast. The longer rod will assist in "picking up" the line, especially when fishing with a waggler at ±25-40m.
You should consider the use of a small catapult to shoot mealies over your feeding spot. You'll be amazed at how quickly this turns carp onto the feed.
All the best
where are you going to fish? What are the lenght of those rod you have there? Ideally speaking one should use, depending on how far (15-40m) you're fishing, a rod of ±10-13 ft with a soft parabolic action, allowing you to fish light lines (0,12-0,18) without a leader. The low diameter lines allows for sensitive presentations as well as less resistance in the water. The ideal is to fish with a sinking line - alternatively spray the spool with a little disolved dishwashing liquid, to "sink" the line after the cast. The longer rod will assist in "picking up" the line, especially when fishing with a waggler at ±25-40m.
You should consider the use of a small catapult to shoot mealies over your feeding spot. You'll be amazed at how quickly this turns carp onto the feed.
All the best
Hey H, Thanks for the help,
I will be fishing at footloose trout farm, my rods lengths are 2m,6.6ft and 6.1ft-- i understand that this is not ideal however do u think its okay or should i just put the reels on my fly rod?
Also my one rod has braid on- will this be ok for match fishing?
and lastly do u know where can i buy one of these catapults for cheap?
all the best,
S29
I will be fishing at footloose trout farm, my rods lengths are 2m,6.6ft and 6.1ft-- i understand that this is not ideal however do u think its okay or should i just put the reels on my fly rod?
Also my one rod has braid on- will this be ok for match fishing?
and lastly do u know where can i buy one of these catapults for cheap?
all the best,
S29
Hi S,
the action you'd be looking for is similar to that of a 3-5wt flyrod. For starters I would have opted for that. Braid (4-6lb) will be helpfull when fishing with the feeder under tough conditions, but you might lose fish because of the "direct" fight - this is where a "softer" rod also helps. The reason why braid is problematic with the waggler, is because most brands floats and obviously this creates a signifiant amount of drag on your waggler, even with the slightest wind/current. Also remember that this is finesse fishing, light lines, small hooks.
Fear None in Kempton is well stocked, give them a call. Annetjie's number is 011 979 2766. Rather call her sooner than later as I know that the'll be leaving for the 2010 Ladies World Match Fishing Championships (15 teams) thats due to start on Monday 25/10 till 31/10 at Bloemhof.
All the best.:fishn
the action you'd be looking for is similar to that of a 3-5wt flyrod. For starters I would have opted for that. Braid (4-6lb) will be helpfull when fishing with the feeder under tough conditions, but you might lose fish because of the "direct" fight - this is where a "softer" rod also helps. The reason why braid is problematic with the waggler, is because most brands floats and obviously this creates a signifiant amount of drag on your waggler, even with the slightest wind/current. Also remember that this is finesse fishing, light lines, small hooks.
Fear None in Kempton is well stocked, give them a call. Annetjie's number is 011 979 2766. Rather call her sooner than later as I know that the'll be leaving for the 2010 Ladies World Match Fishing Championships (15 teams) thats due to start on Monday 25/10 till 31/10 at Bloemhof.
All the best.:fishn
Hi,
I have not fished at the trout farm, but believe that it has a fairly uniform lake bottom. If someone can give you some info on small drop-offs it might help, fishing just over these as the fish will be patrolling these edges. You need to establish the depth of the area you'll be fishing fairly accurately.
I'm not sure what your approach wil be (between waggler and feeder), but recommend that you try and establish a feeding spot ±10-20m from the bank (if reeds are present, try and fish to these - ±1-1,5m short thereof).
White bread will work great as hook bait, either as soft paste or as flake. Feed with normal Supercast feed and add on a 2kg bag of groundbait at least 1 tin of whole kernel mealies (also keep a few as hookbaits and don't be afraid to flavour these hookbaits - use Hasbeen or Legend from Supercast). Make 10 balls of feed and throw these (by hand) with an easy rhythm at a reachable distance - try and be as accurate as possible (±1-2m² area) and remember that you might have to to-up your swim later during the session with another 3-5 bigger balls of feed.
Make sure your rod setup is sorted out and make sure that you can cast to the feeding spot with ease (you can even throw the waggler at a comfortable distance and then chuck the feed by hand to the float). To make sure that you've got the float on the same spot everytime, you mark the line with either a tipp-ex pen or black permanent marker, depending on the colour of your line. Remember to cast past you feeding spot, sink the line by putting the rod tip in the water and striking upwards - reel the float to where you've marked the line and you're on the spot. The fish may not always be right on top of the feed and you may well catch them to the left or right of the spot, depending on the undertow. Once you start catching fish, try and throw a small (golf ball) size ball feed after every fish caught. (With the feeder you just try and hit the spot everytime - no real fancy "footwork" - try and fish your groundbait as soft as possible in the feeder). When fishing with the waggler, allow for ±30-40cm of line to lay on the bottom (thus "overdepth") - with the feeder this can be 20-30cm.
Enjoy the fishing
I have not fished at the trout farm, but believe that it has a fairly uniform lake bottom. If someone can give you some info on small drop-offs it might help, fishing just over these as the fish will be patrolling these edges. You need to establish the depth of the area you'll be fishing fairly accurately.
I'm not sure what your approach wil be (between waggler and feeder), but recommend that you try and establish a feeding spot ±10-20m from the bank (if reeds are present, try and fish to these - ±1-1,5m short thereof).
White bread will work great as hook bait, either as soft paste or as flake. Feed with normal Supercast feed and add on a 2kg bag of groundbait at least 1 tin of whole kernel mealies (also keep a few as hookbaits and don't be afraid to flavour these hookbaits - use Hasbeen or Legend from Supercast). Make 10 balls of feed and throw these (by hand) with an easy rhythm at a reachable distance - try and be as accurate as possible (±1-2m² area) and remember that you might have to to-up your swim later during the session with another 3-5 bigger balls of feed.
Make sure your rod setup is sorted out and make sure that you can cast to the feeding spot with ease (you can even throw the waggler at a comfortable distance and then chuck the feed by hand to the float). To make sure that you've got the float on the same spot everytime, you mark the line with either a tipp-ex pen or black permanent marker, depending on the colour of your line. Remember to cast past you feeding spot, sink the line by putting the rod tip in the water and striking upwards - reel the float to where you've marked the line and you're on the spot. The fish may not always be right on top of the feed and you may well catch them to the left or right of the spot, depending on the undertow. Once you start catching fish, try and throw a small (golf ball) size ball feed after every fish caught. (With the feeder you just try and hit the spot everytime - no real fancy "footwork" - try and fish your groundbait as soft as possible in the feeder). When fishing with the waggler, allow for ±30-40cm of line to lay on the bottom (thus "overdepth") - with the feeder this can be 20-30cm.
Enjoy the fishing
speartackle
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No edibles comming out with those nik naks.