 Luncheon
meat is popular with Carp and Barbell fishermen. Again the bait can
be purchased from most fishing tackle shops as well as good food
superstores. You can buy them in different flavours
so it all depends on the water you fishing. Experiment and see what
works for you. Luncheon meat
can be cut into little cubes and hook is passed through the middle.
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 Bread
is another common type of bite but not as widely used today. You
can use any type of white bread. The main problem I have
experienced with bread is that is comes off the hook easily. So
regular re-casting is required to ensure you are not sat waiting
with nothing at the other end. You can
expect to catch Carp, Chub, Roach, Perch, Dace and most other
silver fish.
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 Cheese
is highly successful bait in the right conditions, especially
for chub and barbel. I have had most success with soft cheese
when legered. You can kneaded into the required shape and size
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Methods
Float Fishing
Float fishing method is the most common form of fishing today and
most will agree this is the most enjoyable method. Even now after
many years of fishing I find this as the most excitable method.
Watching the float sink under the surface of the water is breath
taking. Float fishing can be used in many different weather
conditions, but not as easy to control during strong winds. It's a
method that requires practice and constant concentration to be
successful.
Equipment needed:
· Float Rod
· Small Reel
· Fishing line (strength will depend on the fish you hoping to
catch)
· Float (speak to your local fishing shop for advice on floats)
· Hooks (again this depends on the fish you fishing for)
· Small Weights
How to put it to use:
- Load your reel with fishing line.
- Sit your reel on the fishing rod as advised by the
manufacture.
- Pull the fishing line through the rod rings all the way to the
top.
- Pull your fishing line end through the float. You may have to
look at the float instructions for this.
- Attach your hook to end of the line. The method of tying will
depend on the hooks you have.
- Now it's time to attach your small weights to the line below
the float.
- You first need to decide on the depth you are going to fish by
positioning your float so far up the fishing line.
- Once you have decided on the depth attach the weights just
below the float.
- The amount and size of weights you put on will depend on the
float.
10. You are now ready to fish.
Legering
When using this method your bait will be presented on the bottom
and in place by a lead weight or feeder through which the line is
threaded. The lead weight can be prevented from getting to the hook
by using a stop between the hook and the weight. There is usually no
float so the only way you will know you have a bait is by the
movement of your road tip or bite indicators.
Equipment needed:
· Legering Rod (3 feet +)
· Small Reel
· Fishing line (strength will depend on the fish you hoping to
catch)
· Lead Weight or Feeder (speak to your local fishing shop for advice
on lead weights and feeders)
· Hooks (again this depends on the fish you fishing for)
· Small Weights
How to put it to use:
- Load your reel with fishing line.
- Sit your reel on the fishing rod as advised by the
manufacture.
- Pull the fishing line through the rod rings all the way to the
top.
- Pull your fishing line end through the lead weight or feeder.
- Attach your hook to end of the line. The method of tying will
depend on the hooks you have.
- Now use a small weight to stop the lead weight or feeder
sliding to the hook.
- Put the bait on the hook and you are ready to fish.
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Sweetcorn has
become popular in recent years. You can buy sweetcorn in tins and is
sold in most grocery shops, and is used on the hook just as it comes out
of the can. Many fish will take sweetcorn including carp, chub and
barbel etc.