Bluemoon Angling Thread

Scareye said:
I have never really tried feeder fishing. Was thinking of getting a feeder rod and givng it a go.
Any recomendations?
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Like everything in fishing it depends on the variables. For example, in order of sensitivity, I have a Daiwa winklepicker for really delicate work on a canal for example using a bomb or a tiny feeder, a Drennan stillwater feeder rod which I use for bream or roach fishing on bigger lakes, a Daiwa heavy feeder rod (11ft to 13ft) for rivers or larger feeders and a pro-logic barbel rod for barbel which, for example, I use on large rivers that are running high and need a 4oz feeder to hold bottom.

So, first decide what type of water you'll be fishing. You can get some great, very cheap feeder rods which will do the job but, like any other type of fishing, the more you fish, the more the technical nuances come into play and the more tackle you need. Have you a type of venue in mind ?
 
started spinning and lure fishing this winter and managed to catch fuck all. also ive just bought some drop shotting gear so will give it ago .
 
Scareye said:
I have never really tried feeder fishing. Was thinking of getting a feeder rod and givng it a go.
Any recomendations?
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Depends on the type of water and target fish what rod you need.
I have about 8 feeder rods all different.

For canal fishing a 'picker' rod is what you need. These rods have very delicate tips for bite indication and can have 4 different tips for sensitivity. These type rods are 6-10 feet long.

For general small lake small river fishing a rod capable of chucking a 2oz feeder 30-50m is needed, rod length is usually 10-12 feet.

Then there are specialist 'method' rods that can Chuck a loaded 6oz feeder 50m+. These rods are between 11-14ft and are mainly used for carp, although they can also be used on rivers when targeting barbel and chub.
 
Why is it called Angling? Sorry I dont know much about fishing I just came here to see if anyone had done the fishing for compliments joke, but are there many angles involved in fishing?
 
Gorton_Tubster said:
Why is it called Angling? Sorry I dont know much about fishing I just came here to see if anyone had done the fishing for compliments joke, but are there many angles involved in fishing?
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More than it's possible to articulate. Essentially it is about angling the rod and line to make the most direct contact with the fish and present the bait in the most efficient and natural way.
 
Newman Noggs said:
Like everything in fishing it depends on the variables. For example, in order of sensitivity, I have a Daiwa winklepicker for really delicate work on a canal for example using a bomb or a tiny feeder, a Drennan stillwater feeder rod which I use for bream or roach fishing on bigger lakes, a Daiwa heavy feeder rod (11ft to 13ft) for rivers or larger feeders and a pro-logic barbel rod for barbel which, for example, I use on large rivers that are running high and need a 4oz feeder to hold bottom.

So, first decide what type of water you'll be fishing. You can get some great, very cheap feeder rods which will do the job but, like any other type of fishing, the more you fish, the more the technical nuances come into play and the more tackle you need. Have you a type of venue in mind ?
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Thanks mate, and BlueMoonrisin.
Really just starting to build my tackle up again after a very long break.
I am fishing a couple of small lakes in my local area at the moment with good heads of roach, perch, rudd and a few Carp. As i mentioned I am going to Docklow in the summer for a week, so just something for a change of tack really.
 
Anyone any experience of fly fishing in the North of Ireland. We are staying in Rossnowlagh in June which is pretty close to Lough Melvin and I fancied getting a day out on a lough.
 
Didsbury Dave said:
Quick update: went out exploring the local canal/river system with my ultralight lure gear again on Saturday. I upped the jig size a bit and was rewarded with a fat 10lb pike which I landed before quite a crowd of appreciative walkers.
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I secretly love it when that happens. It's particularly gratifying when yourmate has been catching steadily but you're the one that catches when there's someone watching.

Been out today. Absolutely bloody freezing in conditions veering from blizzard to rain and back. One medium-sized roach from 4 bites !
 
Newman Noggs said:
I secretly love it when that happens. It's particularly gratifying when yourmate has been catching steadily but you're the one that catches when there's someone watching.

Been out today. Absolutely bloody freezing in conditions veering from blizzard to rain and back. One medium-sized roach from 4 bites !
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It’s always the same script: “that’s a fat ‘un” and “are you putting it back”.

Because we had family coming around that I didn’t like, and I was curious about the local flood damage, like an idiot I took a rod out on Sunday afternoon. After two detours due to submerged cars, I arrived at a local massive reservoir on the top of a hill. I walked down to the dam wall and was nearly blown off it. The reservoir looked like the North Sea, I wouldn’t have even been able to cast.

I have myself a stern talking to and went straight home.
 
Didsbury Dave said:
It’s always the same script: “that’s a fat ‘un” and “are you putting it back”.

Because we had family coming around that I didn’t like, and I was curious about the local flood damage, like an idiot I took a rod out on Sunday afternoon. After two detours due to submerged cars, I arrived at a local massive reservoir on the top of a hill. I walked down to the dam wall and was nearly blown off it. The reservoir looked like the North Sea, I wouldn’t have even been able to cast.

I have myself a stern talking to and went straight home.
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During the blizzard I was talking to my mate about this and I was explaining my theory along the lines of "fortune favours the brave", that venturing out when mere mortals stay indoors will be rewarded by catching something special. He said it was "bollocks" and I fear he's right.
 
Newman Noggs said:
During the blizzard I was talking to my mate about this and I was explaining my theory along the lines of "fortune favours the brave", that venturing out when mere mortals stay indoors will be rewarded by catching something special. He said it was "bollocks" and I fear he's right.
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He’s definitely right. Shit weather usually equals shit fishing, especially in the winter.
 
Didsbury Dave said:
It’s always the same script: “that’s a fat ‘un” and “are you putting it back”.

Because we had family coming around that I didn’t like, and I was curious about the local flood damage, like an idiot I took a rod out on Sunday afternoon. After two detours due to submerged cars, I arrived at a local massive reservoir on the top of a hill. I walked down to the dam wall and was nearly blown off it. The reservoir looked like the North Sea, I wouldn’t have even been able to cast.

I have myself a stern talking to and went straight home.
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You must have been the only guy fishing in the U.K. on Sunday. Much respect mate.
 
Saddleworth2 said:
I have caught Grayling with ice completely blocking the rod rings. Also caught them in blizzard conditions. That was when I was a lot younger though. Wouldn’t attempt it now. I like my comforts too much.
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Yeah, grayling and chub are the only real prospects in those conditions. Cold toes and fingers are hard to avoid, though. Haven’t even had a grayling trip yet this winter as it’s nearly always been poor river conditions. They don’t feed well in coloured water. For some reason I can’t get excited about chub. I’ve had plenty but don’t really enjoy fishing for them TBH. Last dedicated chub trip was a horrible blank last winter on the Ribble in the cold. The one before I had a couple on The Dane at Swettenham on cheese. Actually, I’m lying. I tried to go out one Sunday this summer on my local river in the rain but couldn’t find a single slug.
 
Forgot to add: I’ve got two days boat fishing for pike in March on Esthwaite Water in the Lake District. I’ve done five days over the last few years and not had a single one. One day we sat there while the boat filled with snow /slush. That was miserable.

In the summer I’m doing a week on The Ebro in Spain for catfish.
 
Didsbury Dave said:
Forgot to add: I’ve got two days boat fishing for pike in March on Esthwaite Water in the Lake District. I’ve done five days over the last few years and not had a single one. One day we sat there while the boat filled with snow /slush. That was miserable.

In the summer I’m doing a week on The Ebro in Spain for catfish.
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nice one mate. One of my favourite haunts is the Lake of Menteith which is 20 minutes west of Stirling. It’s primarily a trout fishery but has started to encourage Pike fishing the last couple of seasons. Some massive lumps have been taken. Over 40lb. They grow big on the rich feeding of rainbow trout. If your ever up this way give me a shout.
 
Newman Noggs said:
During the blizzard I was talking to my mate about this and I was explaining my theory along the lines of "fortune favours the brave", that venturing out when mere mortals stay indoors will be rewarded by catching something special. He said it was "bollocks" and I fear he's right.
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Maybe...
When I lived in Spain I got call from the local guide..

Get your arse down here now..
But the river is in flood and you can't get down...
Don't worry just get here.


I caught a 127 lb catfish whilst I was sitting in a Renault kangoo. The river was in full flood and the cats were taking refuge in an eddy by the side of the road.
 
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