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		<title>To Big Pit Or Not &#8211; An Introduction to Big Pit Reels</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Originally used for sea fishing, big pit reels have burst onto the coarse scene becoming widely used as specimen carp reels, and becoming a major focal point for development by manufacturers with a constant stream of new Shimano and Daiwa Big Pit Reels being produced, along with many others designed solely for large lake and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-74" title="Big Pis Reels" src="http://www.carpworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Big-Pis-Reels-300x202.jpg" alt="Big Pis Reels" width="300" height="202" />Originally used for sea fishing, big pit reels have burst onto the coarse scene becoming widely used as specimen carp reels, and becoming a major focal point for development by manufacturers with a constant stream of new Shimano and Daiwa Big Pit Reels being produced, along with many others designed solely for large lake and pit carp fishing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With such a burst in production you can&#8217;t help but wonder what characterises these reels and what it is the pit reel can achieve that the others can&#8217;t?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Well, it all comes down to size, this time in terms of spool capacity. A standard match fishing reel might spool 140 yards of 8lb line or perhaps 140 metres of 4lb line and this is designed to suit and adequately cope with the roles the reel would have to play in a match fishing situation. A small baitrunner reel on the other hand will usually be able to spool more line than this in order to cope with the roles it has to play. At the larger end of the spectrum we have Big Pit Reels, designed to hold copious amounts of line, sometimes as much as two or three times the amount a normal baitrunner reel can spool &#8211; for example the Daiwa Windcast pit reel can hold 440 metres of 15lb line!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The changeover for a reel to be labelled as a big pit happens when roughly 320 yards of 10lb line can be spooled onto the reel. The other clear differences are the increments in size and weight of components around the spool. Manufacturers focus much work on reducing these two elements, aiming to create more compact pit reels with lightweight bodies. It is also important to realise that even though these reels are largely used as carp reels they do not all have the baitrunner / free-spool functionality. Many Big Pit Carp Reels rely on their front drag system to allow runs and to tighten up the clutch when playing the fish. There are however many big pit reels that come with the baitrunner function built in, and other models that have baitrunner conversions you can purchase to add this function.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As a result of their larger spool capacity, big pit reels are often capable of casting much greater distances than other reel types, but the casting ability on these reels varies from model to model and usually you get what you pay for. Adding to this the angler needs to be a competent caster in order to make the most out of it! As well as providing great control over fighting fish, these larger reels also retrieve line at a much faster ratio than normal reels. The Daiwa Emblem spod reel for example takes in over 120cm of line for every crank of the handle which is very impressive! This useful characteristic makes some big pit reels ideal for spodding with the ability to quickly and effectively put a carpet of bait over a location in a pit, lake or other venue. As a result many big pits such as the Emblem are designed with spodding in mind.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The evolution of big pit reels into carp and coarse fishing in general has led to an increased production rate of these reel types, with many companies developing and producing fantastic examples. The price range is massive varying from £30 to several hundreds of pounds, and choosing a reel can be a challenge. A couple of factors you should consider are:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">• The Venues you are going to be fishing? The size of lakes, pits, or rivers you are fishing, whether there is any need for a larger reel or if a normal spool size will suffice?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">• The size of the fish you are hoping to catch &#8211; many believe that the control and extra power brought by big pit reels might just be the difference between landing that monster and not!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">• Your angling expertise level and how often you fish? This should help you determine whether you need to splash out on a big pit or stick to a budget reel.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Different anglers hold different opinions over who produces the best big pit reels. Many are stuck in their ways and will keep their faith in one brand their whole life. Certainly at the peak of prices and performance are some superb Daiwa and Shimano big pit reels, but TFG have also come a long way in producing affordable and budget reels at fantastic prices. There are of course multiple other manufacturers producing quality reels that shouldn&#8217;t be overlooked.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Whatever your choice of reel I hope it serves its purpose well, and rewards you with a big fish.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Luke Rudd from Carp Fishing Reels where more information about choosing Big Pit Reels can be found.</p>
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		<title>Shimano Baitrunners</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shimano was founded by Shozaburo Shimano and today is regarded as one of the best innovators and manufacturers of carp reels. Shimano have given the best performance in the past and continue to do so in the present day. Shimano have a great reputation for versatility, reliability and superb engineering. The extensive range of Shimano [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-71" title="Shimano Baitrunners" src="http://www.carpworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Forty-Acre-Plantation-21-300x225.jpg" alt="Shimano Baitrunners" width="300" height="225" />Shimano was founded by Shozaburo Shimano and today is regarded as one of the best innovators and manufacturers of carp reels. Shimano have given the best performance in the past and continue to do so in the present day.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Shimano have a great reputation for versatility, reliability and superb engineering. The extensive range of Shimano reels includes the Shimano Magnesium Technium XSA, Shimano Ultegra Ci4 10000 XSA, Baitrunner XT RA, Shimano Baitrunner 8000 D and Shimano Biomaster 8000 XTB and more.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Originally founded in the 1920s, looking back at the company&#8217;s history reveals more than 80 years experience in one of the world&#8217;s most demanding sporting and lesiure markets &#8211; bicycles &#8211; where gearing and engineering to the most exact tolerances is essential. Every single one of those 80 years experience has now gone into producing fishing reels that not only look aesthetically pleasing but are also incredibly precise and reliable in their workings.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Today there are several stunning new designs like the Magnesium Technium XSA Reels from Shimano which is not only breathtaking to look at but also incredibly lightweight. Weighing in at only 495grams, the magnesium body and rotor make this a legendary reel. Excellent line lay is achieved by utilising Aero Wrap and Slow Oscillation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Shimano Reels, particularly the Baitrunner Reels are among the best in the carp fishing industry using state of the art precision and advanced technology. Their reputation in the carp fishing industry is impressive, and they are favoured by many carp anglers, for their carp reels along with a growing range of other Shimano Reels.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The nature of carp fishing has changed, so too has the carp reel. Now widely appreciated baitrunner reels/freespool/free-runner reels allow carp or other large fish to pick up the bait, swim away freely, and hooking themselves in the process.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This carp fishing technique would not be possible without the baitrunner reels. The range and price of baitrunner reels vary dramatically, some brand new reels are expensive.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Baitrunner Reels portray the quality that is evident throughout their fishing range. The Shimano Baitrunner XT 4000 FA Carp Reel Designed for lighter specimen fishing, the XT combines the Baitrunner free spool facility with a multi-disc front drag for versatile performance over a wide range of methods from predator fishing through to carp. Possessing many technological features from the top of the range Shimano specimen reels the XT has 4 stainless steel shielded ball bearings and a roller bearing for super smooth, reliable performance.</p>
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		<title>The Daiwa Tournament Basia IR Carp Reel Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:42:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There comes a time in any angler&#8217;s life when a serious investment in tackle is needed. Don&#8217;t we all scrimp and penny-pinch our way through more fishing seasons than we&#8217;d care to admit? So, doesn&#8217;t it make sense to acquire a piece of premium quality gear once in a while? As a coarse angler, this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-67" title="basier" src="http://www.carpworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/basier-257x300.jpg" alt="basier" width="257" height="300" />There comes a time in any angler&#8217;s life when a serious investment in tackle is needed. Don&#8217;t we all scrimp and penny-pinch our way through more fishing seasons than we&#8217;d care to admit? So, doesn&#8217;t it make sense to acquire a piece of premium quality gear once in a while? As a coarse angler, this is especially important to me. I want my coarse fishing tackle always to be up to the task. Recently, I treated myself to a superior carp reel from Daiwa, the Tournament Basia IR. Read on for my thoughts and rating.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Coarse Fishing Tackle: Key Features</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Make no mistake, this is an expensive piece of coarse fishing tackle. The price is between £300 and £400, but I doubt you&#8217;ll ever regret buying it. This reel offers the ultimate in long distant casting and perfection in line lay. One of the first things you&#8217;ll notice is the elegantly machined handle and magnesium alloy body. There&#8217;s also a quick drag feature that allows the angler to cross over from free spool to front drag without the need for any conversions. The engineers at Daiwa certainly have pushed the boundaries of performance with the Basia. The reel weighs just 445 grams and the AirMetal alloy ensures that the reel is both light in weight and incredibly strong. Another material used in this reel is Zaion, which also is lightweight and durable. The double-anodised, extra long (45mm) spool is extra long (45mm) helps to deliver superior line lay.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Coarse Fishing Tackle: More About the Reel</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Daiwa has included its vaunted QD drag engagement on the Basia IR carp reel. I was glad to learn that the Basia IR has a total of 8 ball bearings, 5 of which are CRBBs (corrosion resistant ball bearings). The construction is ultra-compact, so I always have room for it, even in my overstuffed tackle box. The reel comes with a high impact, custom-designed line clip, and starlight holes on the spool skirt for increased visibility of the line as it winds or unwinds. The sturdy handle is made from machine-cut aluminium. Other features I appreciate are the vented rotor arm and rapid drag engagement.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Coarse Fishing Tackle: Final Thoughts</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Basia features Daiwa&#8217;s proprietary stainless steel AirBail and has infinite anti-reverse. The reel&#8217;s gear ratio is 4.1 to 1. The reel weighs 17.8 ounces and will hold 240 metres of 12 pound test line. All these features I&#8217;ve mentioned converge to make this an excellent piece of fishing tackle. Add to that the fact that it comes from Daiwa, a company dedicated to innovation and quality, and you have a winning combination.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For the absolute best in coarse fishing tackle, do consider adding the Daiwa Tournament Basia IR carp reel to your collection. My rating? A firm 4.5 out of 5 stars.</p>
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		<title>Baitrunners or Fixed Spool</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You will find two sorts of carp reel that anglers use when they go fishing. One is a fixed spool one clutch reel and another is a baitrunner two clutch reel. Both carp reels have their supporters and critics, but they both in essence do a similar job. Fixed Spool Reel The fixed spool reel [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright  wp-image-61" title="Daiwa_BASIAIR_2" src="http://www.carpworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Daiwa_BASIAIR_2-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="240" />You will find two sorts of carp reel that anglers use when they go fishing. One is a fixed spool one clutch reel and another is a baitrunner two clutch reel. Both carp reels have their supporters and critics, but they both in essence do a similar job.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Fixed Spool Reel</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The fixed spool reel is normally setup with the clutch set just under the breaking strain of the line however it does come with potential problems. If a large carp was to take your bait and make a run for it then there will be a good chance of one of two things happening.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The first thing that would probably happen is that the run will be so fierce that it will break the line before you were in a position to get to the rod and release the clutch some more. the other thing that will probably happen if the line did not break is that the rod would be pulled from it&#8217;s rest and the next you know is your rod and reel will be sailing across the lake after the carp.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Really the only time that this type of carp reel is really any good is if you are sat right next to it and saw the initial indication of the bite and was ready for when the carp made it&#8217;s big run. You could leave the bail arm off instead of setting the clutch but try that during a windy day and you&#8217;ll wind up with all your line on the floor in a terrible mess.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Baitrunner Reel</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This two clutch carp reel is the most commonly used one when fishing for carp nowadays. Your normal (first) clutch is set up to match the breaking strain of the fishing line. With this clutch engaged you cast you bait out and set your rod on a rod rest or pod. When you are happy with the position of your bait, you then engage the lighter (second) clutch called the baitrunner.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-60" title="Baitrunners" src="http://www.carpworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Forty-Acre-Plantation-8-300x225.jpg" alt="Carp Baitrunner" width="300" height="225" />Similarly to the first clutch you would also be able to adjust the tension of the second clutch so if you&#8217;re fishing in breezy conditions or moving water you would increase the tension of the clutch, in still conditions you will have the clutch tension on a lighter setting. With your clutch set up correctly a fish could take the bait, bolt and would take line from your spool without it getting tangled or dragging your rod and reel into the water. To engage the second clutch is as easy as picking up your rod and turning the handle of your carp reel. The turn of the handle instantly engages the first clutch which is set up to match your fishing line weight.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Carp reels should really therefore be of the baitrunner type, and although a little dearer than the normal fixed spool carp reel, the added cost could mean the difference between landing that giant specimen or losing your rod and reel altogether.</p>
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		<title>Carp Reels</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carp is a common name for numerous species of fish living in freshwater. They can be found in ponds and lakes around the globe. Carp is a very large group of fish native Asia and Europe. They have also been introduced to various locations around the world with mixed results. Fishing for carp has a [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-57" title="Carp Reels" src="http://www.carpworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSCN2109-300x225.jpg" alt="Carp Reels" width="300" height="225" />Carp is a common name for numerous species of fish living in freshwater. They can be found in ponds and lakes around the globe. Carp is a very large group of fish native Asia and Europe. They have also been introduced to various locations around the world with mixed results. Fishing for carp has a great appeal because this is a species which is large and which will put up a fight. Carp fishing is also featured in fishing games online.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Carp fishing needs lots of equipments like rods, tackles and fly-fishing reels. Much thought should be given before making any purchase. Your equipment, like the coarse fishing tackle, has a very big influence on the outcome of your fishing game. It can allow you to catch more fish or it might restrict you from catching any fish. Aside from the equipment, there are also techniques that should be applied for successful carp fishing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Carp Fishing around the World</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Carp is a prized fish in Europe. Even when they are not fished for food, they are sought by anglers. The United Kingdom has a thriving carp angling market. In the United States, the carp is classified as a rough fish. They are also thought to be damaging naturalized, exotic species but one that has sporting qualities.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Many people, however, are viewing it as an angling fish, instead of a maligned pest. The sport of carp fishing or angling is well respected throughout Europe. It has even spawned carp angling holidays.<br />
In New Zealand, Koi carps are regarded as noxious fish. Recreational fishing is permitted but in some areas Koi must be killed when caught.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Types of Carp Reels and How to Use Them</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">· Fixed spool reel. This is set up by having the clutch set just below the breaking strain of the line but it also has some potential problems. It a big carp takes your bait and make a run for it, two things can likely happen. The first thing that can happen is that the run will be so fierce that it can break your line before you can get to a position to reach the rod and free the clutch some more. The other thing that can happen is if your line does not break, your rod will be pulled from its rest and your rod and reel will be seen sailing across the lake, trailing the carp. This reel is only good if you are sitting right next to it and if you&#8217;re able to notice the initial indication of the bite and when you&#8217;re ready if the carp attempts to make a run for it.<br />
· Baitrunner reel. This is the most commonly used carp fishing reel nowadays. The first clutch is set up to match the breaking strain of the fishing line. When this clutch is engages, you can cast bait out and set the rod on a rod test or pod. Once you are satisfied with its position, you can engage the second clutch. You will also be able to adjust the tension of the second clutch if you are fishing n windy conditions or moving water. Engaging the second clutch is as easy as picking up the rod and turning the handle of the carp reel. The turn of the handle instantly engages the first clutch that is set up to match your fishing line weight.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Advantages of the Baitrunner Reel</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The bait runner rail is thought to be the best among carp fishing rods and reels. A baitrunner reel is just a fixed spool reel with an added feature. It has a button that lets the spool spin freely in a controlled manner so the captured fish can swim away with hook in its mouth. Bait runner reels are not only used for catching a single specimen that is carp, it can also be used to catch any fish.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When carp are hooked, they make long, powerful runs that can catch a lot of anglers out. If you use a conventional fixed spool, it will pull out the rod and the other things into the lake with the fish. The angler has to be constantly on top of the rods waiting for the bite. If you use a bait runner, the spool will spin freely if the carp runs. There is no risk of the rod being pulled into the water as long as it is set correctly.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Baitrunner reels are great for fishing in open water. They can also be used when fishing in the snags. Snag fishing often requires the angler to fish locked up, i.e. the reel spool is set so it will not give any line, and bait runner reels can also be used in these situations by simply turning the bait runner feature off. When that is turned off the spool stops spinning freely and the fish can be reeled in without having to adjust the rear drag of the reel. By flicking the button the fish can be given some line before flicking the button once more to lock the spool.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Choosing a Fixed Spool Reel</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When choosing a fixed spool reel, the most important factor to consider is the line lay. Line lay is the way the line is added to the spool. Taller spools are known to have better line lay than shorter ones. Different reels also have different systems when it comes to laying the spool evenly to prevent it from biting or becoming twisted. The list below has the names of the most popular brands of fixed spool reels.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">· Shimano fixed spool reel<br />
· Hardy fixed spool reel<br />
· Stiff fixed pool reel<br />
· Daiwa fixed spool reel<br />
· One fixed spool reel</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you get seriously into carp fishing, buying a bait boat is going to become a priority, and will also likely be one of your biggest one-off expenses. But it is definitely one of those essential tools for getting your bait exactly where it needs to go. Carp bait boats can cost from around £300 [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-54" title="Bait Boat" src="http://www.carpworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Vdrone-300x200.jpg" alt="Vdronen Carp Bait Boat" width="300" height="200" />When you get seriously into carp fishing, buying a bait boat is going to become a priority, and will also likely be one of your biggest one-off expenses. But it is definitely one of those essential tools for getting your bait exactly where it needs to go. Carp bait boats can cost from around £300 to over £700, so you need to do your research and choose carefully. There are a few features that you need to compare when you start checking out what is available.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Jet drive boats are usually worth the extra investment; traditional propeller drives are fine for getting the boat around, but even with weed guards you risk getting clogged up and tangled. Jet propelled boats don&#8217;t have bits sticking out into the water. Another thing that is worth spending out on is bigger, or spare, batteries. Some even come with solar chargers that keep your battery charged while your boat is scooting about. If you invest in a good power supply, you can send your bait boat out on bait runs several times, which then means you can get a lighter, smaller boat with a smaller bait hopper capacity and then do more frequent bait runs.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you are fishing huge carp waters in France, for example, you&#8217;ll need a heavy duty boat that can withstand actual waves when the weather turns nasty. But if you&#8217;re only fishing your local carp pond, a lightweight boat will probably do the trick, and you can always swim and fetch it if it gets stuck! Having said that, the lighter, cheaper boats seem to be less reliable and durable, so may end up being a false economy. As we all know so well, there is nothing worse than a bit of kit that doesn&#8217;t work.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are all sorts of bells and whistles on the expensive boats, such as fancy lights and fish finders. But the only other major factor to consider when comparing boats is the bait capacity. Smaller boats equal more trips, so as long as your battery can last as long as you want to fish, you&#8217;re OK.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">So where to start? The Angling Technics Microcat or Procat are popular, and the Waverunner and Atom (made by the same people) get good reviews too. Matt Hayes has his cheap TFG Patriot, which probably does the job but I&#8217;ve seen some negative reviews. The Viper range is also recommended, especially the Euro, which dwarfs the smaller boats. Search for bait boats online and you&#8217;ll find a few good comparison sites to make your choice a little easier. Good luck!</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are fishing beyond the range of a catapult and Bait Boats are banned then a Spod is a very versatile and invaluable tool for delivering a large quantity of bait in a tight area. Tackle for spodding The two most important pieces of kit for spodding are the rod and reel. The rod [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-49" title="Spodding" src="http://www.carpworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Spodding-300x210.gif" alt="Spodding to attract carp" width="300" height="210" />If you are fishing beyond the range of a catapult and Bait Boats are banned then a Spod is a very versatile and invaluable tool for delivering a large quantity of bait in a tight area.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Tackle for spodding<br />
The two most important pieces of kit for spodding are the rod and reel. The rod and reel you chose will depend on the type of spodding you intend to do.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The smaller spod can be cast using a normal carp rod and reel set up but if you are going to use the bigger spod&#8217;s then you are going to need a rod of at least 4-5lb test curve. Nearly every rod manufactures now have dedicated spod rods in their own range. The spod rod will take a lot of abuse during a season with the constant cast and retrieve of a loaded spod, so make sure you get the highest quality you can afford.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The best reels for spodding are the big pit reels, like the Daiwa Emblen or the Shimano Biomaster, which allow you to retrieve the spod a lot faster than the standard carp reels. I Prefer to use braided line for my spodding as the low diameter and no stretch allows for more accurate casting. My reel is loaded with 20lb braid which has a diameter of 0.25mm. If you are going to use braid it is essential that you use a finger stol or a golf glove to avoid line cuts.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As for the spod itself, there is a whole range on the market, from the small pocket rocket for adding small amounts of particles into the swim to the large Korda free Spirit designed for putting large amounts of bait out at distance. there are also bollie spod&#8217;s designed specifically for delivering bollies. I tend to carry a variety with me so I can adapt the spod to accommodate the swim and conditions I&#8217;m. fishing in. Remember you can use any bait you like in the spod I like to use a mixture of particles and pellets and adding a tin of tuna works wonders on my lake. So Experiment!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Accurate Spodding<br />
Every one has their own way of spodding so I am going to describe the way that works best for me.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Once I have found the area I want to put out my first bait using my marker float, I&#8217;ll cast out an empty spod past my marker float and wind in until the spod is were I want it, Then I will clip up the line in the reel clip and wind in. Then I&#8217;ll place a bank stick in the ground as a starting point. This will be the starting point for all my rods. hooking the spod over the bank stick I will walk along the bank letting out line until I reach the line clip, were I will place a branch or stick in the ground at the rod tip, this will give me a distance marker for that bait. That way every time I want to spod to that bait all I have to do is hook the spod over the bank stick walk back to that baits marker whilst laying out line until the rod tip lines up with the marker, clip the line up and I know I&#8217;m going to be in the same spot every time. I then carry out the same procedure for all the rods I am using.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">So that I know which mark is for which rod I rap a piece of different color tape around the sticks with a matching piece of tape around the front buzzer bar. Because I have worked out the depth of water each bait is fishing in with the marker float I can also use these marks for my baited rods, all I have to do is add on half the depth of water to allow the bait to sink in a pendulum motion so I know my bait is always in the same place and always over the spodded area.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A Few tips to bear in mind when spodding. Keep the braid wet at all times to avoid wind knots. Also to aid in accuracy you need to spod in a rhythm so it helps if you raise your bucket of spod mix up as far as you can so you don&#8217;t have to keep leaning over. and most important Don&#8217;t overfill the spod or you will leave a trail of bait on the cast 3/4 full is plenty and make sure you allow enough time for the spod to empty.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Accurate spodding is an art and one that only comes with practice. So get out there and practice.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Tight Lines Steve</p>
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<p>I began fishing when I was about 12 years old, fishing the local pits and streams and like most youngsters quite happy catching anything that came our way until one day my cousin Paul and I were introduced to the Kingfisher Lake, a small private members only lake which was crammed packed with Carp. Carp that were in access of 20lb. now over 30 year on I still spend every spare moment by the lake for more information visit <a href="http://www.gocarping.com" rel="nofollow" target="_new">http://www.gocarping.com</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bait Boats &#8211; Love Them Or Hate Them ? Bait boats have revolutionised certain areas of modern carp fishing, and are without doubt gaining popularity among &#8216;big water&#8217; carpers. However, their overuse at certain venues has caused some consternation to other anglers sharing those facilities, as well as opening a heated debate as to whether [...]]]></description>
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<p>Bait boats have revolutionised certain areas of modern carp fishing, and are without doubt gaining popularity among &#8216;big water&#8217; carpers. However, their overuse at certain venues has caused some consternation to other anglers sharing those facilities, as well as opening a heated debate as to whether or not they remove an element of skill in one&#8217;s fishing. Clearly there are pros and cons of using them, and like any other piece of complex equipment, it requires a modicum of common sense when used in a public arena. Particularly, on busy waters where consideration of other anglers should be exercised. Sadly that is not always the case, and only serves to pour fuel on the fire from a minority group of less thoughtful boat users.</p>
<p>Like any other type of equipment there is a right time and place for its use. This article is not an attempt to help cement the vast difference of opinion concerning bait boat use, but merely to illustrate some points that I&#8217;ve recently become aware of regarding their application. Love them, or hate them, they are here to stay, and I don&#8217;t think anyone can argue against the fact that they are a highly innovative advance in carp fishing technology.</p>
<p>When bait boats are mentioned, I find hard not to replay the image in my mind of Chris Yates blowing one to smithereens with a double-barreled shotgun, when the hapless skipper of the boat allowed it to chug through his swim! (A priceless scene from the enchanting BBC Television series: <em>A Passion For Angling</em>). Leaning heavily toward the &#8216;old school&#8217; style of fishing myself, I totally understand where Mr Yates was coming from, and the point he was trying to put across with this dramatic footage. But, as entertaining as this viewing was, I would&#8217;ve been a little miffed if I&#8217;d seen my £1000 bait boat being destroyed before my eyes!</p>
<p>There ability to place baits accurately in areas that would otherwise be inaccessible by virtue of overhanging branches or distance, has been well documented in many other articles similar to this, and I would be stating the obvious if I were to pursue that thread. However, in their defense I feel there is one salient point that is not mentioned as frequently; that being of safety!</p>
<p>I recently had the pleasure of fishing alongside a very accomplished carp angler and staunch advocate of bait boats, on a public lake surrounded on one side by housing. He expertly placed two baited rigs and a substantial quantity of pellets with the aid of his boat, one under an overhanging bush on an island at a range of approximately eighty metres, then a second at around one hundred metres, in close proximity to the opposite bank. Both spots would&#8217;ve been impossible to cast to with any accuracy due to a strong side wind, and certainly would&#8217;ve been without any free offerings.</p>
<p>Due to a battery terminal problem, he had to resort to casting the third rod with a single bait to the end of the island &#8211; which I thought was rather ambitious considering the wind, and a long chuck in any one&#8217;s book. A powerful cast sent the 4oz lead and rig hurtling toward the spot, as it neared the tip of the island he feathered the line to slow it down. Regrettably though, an over compensation for the wind saw the lead hit the island with a resounding thud, startling some nesting geese in the process!</p>
<p>It was only after he was forced to pull for a break, leaving the baited rig behind in the process. That we both realised that had he &#8216;cracked off&#8217; the lead on the cast, in all likelihood it would&#8217;ve landed in the back garden of one of the houses directly behind the small island he was aiming at! Or worse still, though someones back window! I don&#8217;t have to paint a picture for you to make you aware of the damage, injury, or fatal consequences being hit at high velocity with a large lead projectile can have. I know personally of two people who have been hit with leads, one received a broken nose, the other a fractured scull and was in a coma for two weeks!</p>
<p>A similar incident occurred when the same angler arrived at another lake, and proceeded to set up and ship out his baits with the aid of his bait boat. Before he&#8217;d completed this task he was approached by the bailiff, and was advised that fishing in this section of the lake was no longer permitted, due to an &#8216;accident&#8217;. Opposite to this particular swim was a lakeside cafe with a wooden alfresco deck area overhanging the waters edge. The bailiff further explained that the ban had come into effect due to two young boys &#8216;cracking off&#8217; leads, one of which landed on the deck area, narrowly missing a patron! But kudos to this bailiff, he let my friend continue fishing in the swim seeing as he was not casting.</p>
<p>Sure, bait boats can be a pain at times, I can&#8217;t argue against that, but there are instances where they are far safer than casting, to people, and of course wildlife. And I doubt that there are many true carper&#8217;s out there that don&#8217;t feel a pang of guilt, when they leave a baited rig hung up on a tree; as the result of a dud cast. There is nothing worse than seeing a tethered bird, or a dead one entangled in fishing line!</p>
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<p>You can read more of my articles on here at: <a href="http://www.carpfishingblog.com/" target="_new">http://www.carpfishingblog.com/</a></p>
<p>If you enjoyed reading my bait boat article above, a similar one can be found here: <a href="http://www.carpfishingblog.com/carp-baits/happy-sacks" target="_new">http://www.carpfishingblog.com/carp-baits/happy-sacks</a></p>
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		<title>5 Carp Fishing Tips For Beginners</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:17:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Choosing a water to carp fish on is heavily dependent on what you want to achieve from the sport. Whether you are looking for some peace and quiet in the countryside, a tough challenge or just to catch as many fish as possible there is a water for you.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Club waters &#8211; These are waters available to fish upon joining an angling club or society. These are usually one of the cheapest ways of getting carp fishing with angling clubs all over the UK from as little as £40 a year to fish. Clubs are very variable though and your enjoyment of the sport will often depend on the other members and types of fishing they prefer. e.g. If you join a popular club for match fishing you can often expect your fishing to be curtailed on a Sunday morning by a match fixture. The best approach is often to contact a club and ask if it is possible to walk round a venue to get a feel for the place and chat to a few anglers.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Day ticket waters &#8211; These are now the most common waters for carp angling and typically offer the easiest way to catch that first big carp. The downside of day ticket waters are many though, they can be expensive to fish regularly, very busy so strategic carp fishing is difficult and are often not the most pleasant surroundings as high angler turnover lends itself to more bank erosion and littering. Overly easy angling also limits skill development if you are hoping to go on to better things so a few forays onto day ticket waters before joining a club is often a good way of</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Syndicate Waters &#8211; Although not usually the first port of call of the beginner carp angler, syndicates do hold most of the countries biggest and most prestigious carp. Syndicates are operated on a limited ticket basis depending on the size of the water and many of the best have waiting lists many years on. Whilst probably not the best choice of first waters to start on due to expense and catching difficulty it is often worth getting your name on the waiting list for when your abilities have devleoped a few years down the line. Famous syndicate venues include the Yateley Car Park Lake, Wraysbury 1 and Conningbrook.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Rivers &#8211; There are free and paid stretches of river to angle throughout the country holding some great carp but due to the nomadic nature of river carp, currents, and other challenges, not the easiest waters on which to begin a carp angling career.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img class="alignleft  wp-image-31" title="Carp Fishing Tackle" src="http://www.carpworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Forty-Acre-Plantation-2-300x225.jpg" alt="Carp Fishing Tackle" width="240" height="180" />Tip 2. You don&#8217;t need to spend a fortune on tackle but you need to spend a bit!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Carp are big and demanding fish to catch. Additionally they are easily damaged so appropriate care must be taken when fishing for them. Cheap tackle is usually false economy as it will often struggle to last a season and make angling less pleasureable. Some great tackle is available on the cheap though. On the flipside you don&#8217;t need to spend a fortune though, despite the best efforts of the marketing men. Mid range tackle spending about £50-£70 on each rod and reel usually offers a good performance range which will serve you well for a number of years.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Advice on creating a basic: <a href="http://eb-review.blogspot.com/2009/06/carp-fishing-set-up.html" rel="nofollow" target="_new">carp fishing set up</a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Tip 3. Get a head start on a water by spending time there and asking the right questions</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When fishing a new water it can be daunting at first. If you go about it the right way though you can pick up all sorts of useful pieces of information on how to approach the water without even wetting a line. If you have a free evening rather than sit in front of something bad on the TV go for a walk a round the lake. One of the fundamental principles of becoming a successful carp angler is understanding the behaviour of the fish in the water you are fishing. Carp are creatures of habit and in  different weather conditions, or at different times of the year or in a combination of both can 9/10 be found in certain areas of the lake. By spending time at the lake watching the water, look for feeding signs like bubbles and mud clouds, leaping fish, or fish cruising on the surface, you can get a good headstart on where to fish under different conditions.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Other anglers are also a good indicator on this. Whilst deluging other anglers will questions will usually earn you a reputation as a pest if you approach it slowly and considerately you can learn a lot over time. Effectively making friends and aquaintances at the lake in a relaxed manner over time. Never sit quizzing someone though as they will eventually end up wanting to get rid of you or feeding you duff information.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Tip 4. Choosing the right bait approach</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are two main successful ways to approach fishing from a baiting perspective. Either creating specific areas of feeding confidence for the fish or fishing where they alreay fed confidently. As previously discussed muddy clouds, bubbles and fish movement are a good indicator of the latter.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It&#8217;s all too common as a beginner to plot up and chuck a rod randomly out into the lake. Whilst this &#8220;pub chucking&#8221; approach will pick up the odd fish and even a fair few in easy heavily stocked waters with hungry fish, a considered approach is far more effective.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Try combining your evening visits with some baiting up, always with consideration to other anglers and lake rules. Building an area of feeding confidence where the carp learn they can find food again and again is probably the fundamentally most successful long term tactic.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Whilst boilies can be very expensive for long term baiting up cheaper particle baits such as properly prepared hemp seed and tiger nuts can be very effective.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Tip 5. Learn to use a marker rod</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As already mentioned a pub chuck approach is not a method that will bring long term angling success. As you will learn on any water fish prefer to eat in certain areas and this varies. Therefore it is important to understand what type of lake bottom you are fishing from. Fishing tangled in a big ball of weel of in rotten leaf litter is not usually successful on most waters but sweet silt or the edges of gravel beds often are. There are a range of guides available on the web on correctly using a marker rod around but needless to say mastery of this tactic will enable you to catch more carp.</p>
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<p>Charlie B is a Carp Angler of some 15 years who has caught a number of good fish from club, syndicate and day ticket waters and just likes being out there. He also contributes to <a href="http://www.carpwiki.com" target="_new">http://www.carpwiki.com</a></p>
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		<title>Winter Carp Fishing Bait And Recipe Tips</title>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-26" title="Winter Carp Fishing Baits" src="http://www.carpworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Tim-F-Richardson1-300x199.jpg" alt="Winter Carp Fishing Baits" width="300" height="199" />Get ahead this winter with these unusual and insightful tips based on 30 years of winter fishing experiences and big carp captures and make your ready-made baits and homemade baits catch many more big fish!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Very viscous and extremely soluble substances are very effective at catching more carp in cold conditions! Obviously highly soluble substances such as alcohol flavours are highly effective in winter, yet other substances that are less soluble are also very useful in achieving bites, most especially if they are emulsified or partly emulsified using liquid lecithins. Terpenes, oleoresins and essential oils etc are all proven winter winners.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Glycerol or glycerine is a very useful substance because it mixes with water in effect 100 percent, and many successful flavours are based on it. Alcohol flavours too are highly water-soluble so will travel easily from your bait, so forming a concentration gradient that carp can home in on. Personally, I find mixing glycerol and alcohol-based flavours with ones primarily natural ester-based or others, natural or nature-identical, or diacetin types, are very successful.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You can even boost a propylene glycol based flavour by cutting it with vodka (at home not on the bank preferably.) many things can be used to alter conventional concentrated flavours including natural raspberry puree, and a probiotic agent such as marmite.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Marmite is very rich in taste-enhancing factors for instance slats and glutamine. Adding Talin as an electrostatic carrier and also further soluble sweeteners, taste enhancers and palatants etc help produce very unique homemade flavours but this aspect is so huge I have written a book on it! I have been doing this kind of experimentation for my baits, both homemade and ready-made, since the seventies because it works so incredibly well particularly in cold water conditions.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But of course concentrated flavours are not the only useful substances; and some substances can be too soluble and actually leach out of baits too fast as they have infinite solubility, as in the case of glycerol dominated flavours, for example. It is wise to try mixing flavours and other substances so your flavours all leach out at different rates, leaving some concentrated attraction in the proximity of the bait. Using pure glycerine, vodka, and a mixture of concentrated sweetener and molasses and marmite, soluble fish protein and lactose, for instance, is a little bit alternative and produces different effects and impacts at different ranges.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For an easy homemade method or stick-type mixes, just make a breadcrumb based fluffy mixture dampened with your unique liquids to produce a ground bait mixture that will disperse easily, releasing soluble attraction and food particles into the water column and attract carp like mad! Using anything, from hemp oil, essential oils and fruit oils etc in your mix will get particles to pull fish down from upper layers better as the oil will tend to rise in water. Maybe add crushed tiger nuts (chufas) too as this will leave an oily layer on the bottom that will easily rise up when disturbed by fish and will excite them further still!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">An easy way to make an alternative, highly over-flavoured area for winter fishing is to mix breadcrumbs with the old favourite Nesquick powdered milk shake. I really like using extra sweetened oils of many forms, provided they are mixed with liquid lecithins, but I advise you to avoid bulk fish and marine oils that simply solidify in low temperatures &#8211; test in the fridge or outside overnight using a thermometer if you are unsure.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">While actually fishing and testing oils, I have found a thermometer placed in oils in a pot in the water is quite enlightening! This is especially since doing my bait kitchen video for CC Moore TV and researching more in my practical fishing for my unique Crafty Carper magazine Carp Food Column.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Fruit oils are easily available online, and you do not always have to go to fishing bait companies for something slightly different or alternative; after all, that is one of the greatest proven edges in carp fishing! Besides using any oils, I seriously recommend using the high PC liquid lecithin from Phil at CW Baits (online) as this will improve bait performance dramatically and increase digestion of baits as well as add further feeding triggers and nutrition to your baits!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Test any oil you use in your winter baits to check that it does not solidify in the lake water temperatures you will be fishing in. this might sound very obvious after all just how much harder is it for a fish to detect a bait that is simply a ball of fat, compared to a finding a bait that is very actively releasing oils that can easily disperse in the water? For example, in cold water, avoid using salmon oil, and use very viscous hemp oil, maybe with added liquid lecithins and maybe essential oils based on clove, cinnamon or chilli for example.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In really low winter temperatures, solubility really is a great factor that can be leveraged, and in such conditions it is often pointless using a conventional boiled bait coated in paste, when you can use paste on the rig and know every part of your bait really is working for you (and is not rendered ineffective due to being sealed inside coagulated protein formed by heating of the bait!)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I will not go into which bait products to use here because there are so many excellent ones for winter and spring fishing to choose from but one key aspect in choosing substance is how well they will disperse in water &#8211; and most especially in cold water! To find this out just get samples and mix them with cold water. In a way it is like testing salt against betaine crystals or whole milk powders against various caseins, semolina or maize flour &#8211; or against malt extract, for instance.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Just one example of a really good winter trick is to make a paste using CC Moore Feedstim XP Liquid, their Feedstim XP powder, their Belachan powder, pure betaine and liquid Red Venom, stiffened with good old whole meal wheat flour. Notice that no egg is used in this paste as you might in making boilies, as this bait can be as water-soluble as you like and will last longer in very low winter temperatures! Add milk powders in this bait for improved nutritional stimulation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Milky baits break down and cloud water thus stimulating fish sight feeding behaviours! It is cheaper to use Vitamealo and Five Pints milk powders than caseins, whey proteins and caseinates however remember that using higher quality protein can really pay off especially for bigger fish! Revealed in my unique ready-made bait and homemade bait carp and catfish bait secrets ebooks is far more powerful information look up my unique website (Baitbigfish) and see my biography below for details of my ebooks deals right now!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">By Tim Richardson.</p>
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