Fishing tips, methods and techniques

[rom69erz]

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Guys, if you have tips, methods and techniques on fishing please share it here. I am not into fishing yet using rod and reel the reason why I created this thread because I want to learn. Maybe some of you here might post what is the end of your line looks like.

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--credit from gunfool of PG--

I found this technique on the net and want to post it here, it might be helpful.


This technique is brilliant for tackling the margins. It was made famous by John Wilson, who has used it extensively for carp on many of Britain's lakes to catch countless fish of all sizes. It works with almost all baits, including boilies.

A The lift method works best if the float rod is placed upon rod rests. This ensures that the rod tip and the line remains stationary, and subsequently the float isn't pulled off line.

B It's best to use large, unloaded floats that offer a lot of buoyancy. When set correctly the float tip should only just break the surface. When a fish takes the bait and therefore lifts the shot that lies on the bottom, the float will rise to indicate a bite.

C Use the bare minimum of shot to lock the float upon the line. Ideally the shot should not even make the float lay flat on the water's surface - that's how little this rig requires around the float.

D You will need to plumb the depth accurately when using this rig because all the float's shot loading needs to ble placed well down the line so that it sits on the bottom. This not only anchors the float, but if it is placed at the correct depth it will pull the float down so low that only the tiniest hint of the sight tip shows above the water's surface.

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mag-atang ko sa mga post diri..thanks for sharing.

[Gills]

Nice idea Romerz.....hmmm where to begin ......

I know, we will begin with the most basic.... selecting a rod. and then reel.
this was written by Alan Tani, a well known angler and reel maintenance guru.

this is from his site: selecting a rod - "the wand picks the wizard, mr. potter."

and goes as follows:

selecting a rod - "the wand picks the wizard, mr. potter."
« on: December 07, 2008, 08:13:33 AM »
to establish the proper rating for a rod, here is the procedure....

1. place any reel on the rod with any heavy line (it does not matter). run the line through the guides and tie the water jug at the end. place the rod in a holder of some sort so that the rod butt rests at a 45 degree angle. now add water or weight (cut a hole in the jug) until the rod bends to the desired flex that you want.

i usually look for the rod tip to bend until the tip is midway between the top of the arc and the butt cap of the rod. you may desire more or less. it depends upon the type of rod and your personal preferences.

2. now measure or total up the weight. let's say that you have a medium weight rod that flexes to a desired amount with only 10 pounds. you have now determined the proper drag setting for your rod.

3. now choose a line weight. different people have different preferences. you might typically fish as heavy a drag setting as 33% or as light as 25%. anything more risks line breakage. anything less is wasted unless line abrasion resistance is a concern. admittedly, i fish some rigs as heavy as 50% and others as light as 12%. let's just say that we will stay within average parameters. with a desired 10 pound drag setting at a 33%, you need a 30 pound mono.

4. now chose a line capacity. typically people look for 300 of line capacity. what fish can take a 100 yard run on you if the drags are properly set? that is the length of a football field. why in the world would anyone want 500 yards of line for fish under 60 pounds? in the vast majority of situations, it is lack of confidence and low drag settings. very few fishermen actually check the drag settings with a scale. i'm sorry that this is so harsh, but unless the fish is larger than 5 times the line weight, i see no reason for getting "spooled." in open water, you typically fight a 40 pound fish with only the first 100 yards of 40 pound mono. in moving water or fish up to twice the line rating, that fight might occur in the first 150 yards. i use 300 yards for smaller tuna, 500 yards for the big ones.

5. now pick the size of the reel. are you fishing with straight mono or spectra with a mono topshot. what ever the situation, you pick the size of the spool to fit the required amount of line. and make sure it can deliver the required amount of drag and still maintain good free spool.

[herp_doctor]

Guru Gills has spoken...

Ei, wanna hit Snakey Spot again?

[rom69erz]

Guru Gills, can't open the link you shared..

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[reishoto]

sir, can i get to try ure snakey spot? been long time i have not used my fly rod...

[rom69erz]

--credit from gunfool of PG--

How do you determine the depth of a new fishing area?


Here's how to do it:

Close In:

Hold the plummet in one hand and your rod in the other – flex the tip of the rod slightly by pulling the line taught. Open the bail arm of the reel. Swing the rod upwards, let go of the plummet and take your finger off the spool to cast the plummet into the swim. Timing and a smooth motion is crucial, so do it very slowly to begin with to gain practice. Casting the plummet in this fashion minimises the disturbance it causes when it hits the water – but you can cast it overhead just like you would a float if you can’t master this way.


At distance:

Pinch an SSG weight onto your hook (inset). Cast it into the swim in an overhead fashion. As long as the SSG is enough to sink your float it will take it out of sight if you are too shallow. When you can only see the fluorescent part of the float, it is set at a dead depth.




A. This shows you are too shallow.
B. This shows you are slightly too deep.
C. This shows you are just on the bottom.

[lingkwyz]

wow.. very informative sir..

[rom69erz]

learn some fishing knots.



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