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Errm, baitrunners make life easier but aren't essential. But unless you're sitting right next to your rods, slacken the clutch right off or you're likely to lose a rod! Just remember to tighten again before striking, or cup the spool while you strike and then tighten up.

 

I'm also happy to help out on the bank if you want to try something new.

 

Have a look here for rig ideas: http://www.tenchfishers.com/toprigs.html#

 

The one I mostly use for tench is under the heading 'Safe Boilie Rig with in line lead' (but you can use any bait). The swivel of the hooklength pulls into the sleeve in the lead, which holds it in place. You get real screaming runs so remember to slacken your clutch! Use a short (4") hooklength.

 

If you're most comfortable using running leger rigs, stick to them. It really doesn't matter much. Nearly all the bites I have there on running rigs are just as vicious as the bolt rigs!

 

Thanks for the advice.

 

I would have assumed that a fish picking up a bait on a running rig would move a short distance away and only raise the bobbin slightly.... but as I've never fished this way I'll take your workd for it. I'll possibly try both ways out and see which I prefer.

 

Thanks

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f you're using lobworm I'd definitely go for a running rig as these are much better for perch. For small baits both semi-fixed and running rigs work well at Wingham.

Wingham Specimen Coarse & Carp Syndicates www.winghamfisheries.co.uk Beautiful, peaceful, little fished gravel pit syndicates in Kent with very big fish. 2017 Forum Fish-In Sat May 6 to Mon May 8. Articles http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/steveburke.htm Index of all my articles on Angler's Net

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I would have assumed that a fish picking up a bait on a running rig would move a short distance away and only raise the bobbin slightly.... but as I've never fished this way I'll take your workd for it. I'll possibly try both ways out and see which I prefer.

 

Even with running rigs you can/will get screaming runs and so if you have no way of giving ther fish line you run the risk of losing your rod!

 

I'll have two spare baitrunner reels with me with either 8 or 12lb line that you are welcome to borow if you would like to!

 

Rich

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Even with running rigs you can/will get screaming runs and so if you have no way of giving ther fish line you run the risk of losing your rod!

 

I'll have two spare baitrunner reels with me with either 8 or 12lb line that you are welcome to borow if you would like to!

 

Rich

 

That would be great if I could borrow them, thanks.

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Half tempted to pop down and see you guys if you'll have me. It'll be on my motorbike I expect so no way of getting any gear along with that length of ride.

 

I went a few years ago but caught nowt :D

 

James, sorry I missed this post.

 

If you want to come down next year we can kit you out.

Wingham Specimen Coarse & Carp Syndicates www.winghamfisheries.co.uk Beautiful, peaceful, little fished gravel pit syndicates in Kent with very big fish. 2017 Forum Fish-In Sat May 6 to Mon May 8. Articles http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/steveburke.htm Index of all my articles on Angler's Net

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Are you serious? If yes then ask me nicely :D and maybe come up with something! :lol:

 

 

Sorry just seen this! Was being serious but I am (hopefully) borrowing one from Si. Thanks for the thoe offer tho!

 

Rich

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Sorry just seen this! Was being serious but I am (hopefully) borrowing one from Si. Thanks for the thoe offer tho!

 

Rich

 

Ooops sory mate I thought you was joking!

And thats my "non indicative opinion"!

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Ooops sory mate I thought you was joking!

 

Its ok! I'm slightly worried about what will happen if I actually catch something ... I don't like swimming :unsure:

 

Rich

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