What is the best length for a feeder rod?

What is the best length for a feeder rod?

Most light feeder rods are around 10ft and this gives you a little more reach for going further, say up to 35 or 40 yards.

Whats the difference between a Waggler rod and a feeder rod?

Feeder rods are more powerfull than float rods with stiffer middle sections to enable them to cast heavy feeders loaded with bait, like waggler rods they come in varying lengths and actions but all feeder rods will have a quiver tip at the end for bite indication.

Can you spin with a feeder rod?

Yeah mate it will work . I have used my lure rod . To flick small feeders to the island . Carp will still pull rod round .

Can you use a float rod as a feeder rod?

The simple answer is yes, you use any rod for what ever you want to use it for. Tackle manufacturers want you to believe you need all sorts of rods for this and that, you don’t.

How do I choose a feeder rod?

What to look for when buying a rod for feeder fishing

  1. Length. Rods are like golf clubs in that different lengths are used for different distances.
  2. Action.
  3. What handle has it got?
  4. Quivertips and test curves.
  5. Real seats, eyes and line guides.

Can you catch carp on a feeder rod?

The use of a method feeder can be a very pro-active way of catching carp on any venue, big or small, no matter what carp stocks the lake holds.

What is a feeder fishing rod used for?

Feeder Fishing Rods As with the leger rod, the feeder rod is used for fishing a bait on the bottom without using a float. The top section of the rod is the quiver tip. Most feeder fishing rods come with extra quiver tips in different sizes (thickness) and these are softer and heavier.

Do I need a feeder rod?

First of all you’re going to need a feeder rod. Feeder rods or sometimes referred to as “quiver-tip” rods are rods with very fine end sections that are used as bait detection. Every nibble or tap of your line makes your rod tip bend and shake slightly alerting you to when the carp are in the area.

How often should you cast a method feeder?

How often should I cast a method feeder? – You should be regularly casting your feeder out, this is not like bating a spot and waiting for the carp to come in. Every 30 minutes is a good guide but on some waters, you can cast as often as every 5-10 minutes to get more bait in and find the right spots.

What is the best method feeder mix?

Start with 4mm pellets, but be prepared to add a few 6mm baits to give the carp something larger to feed on. To make the fishery’s own pellets more attractive, start by adding a tablespoonful of fish sauce to two pints of water in a bait tub. You can buy this cheaply in supermarkets or delicatessens.

Can you catch big carp on feeder rods?

How long should the hook length be on a method feeder?

4 inches
Recommended Hook Length 1 (4 inches for the method feeder)