Float Fishing With Lobworms

[gozzer]

OK.... If I was too spend 100 could U get a float rod and something else... or get a better float rod?

 

If you could give me a recommended make.... I can then read around the class....and ask you guys

 

I fancy the Thames... being 200m away... so would like to slowly build up that way!

 

thanks (as always cluessless!!!)

elliot

 

Try looking in your local paper in the "for sale" columns, you still see complete sets of tackle for sale.

when I was younger and cash was tight a few of us used to club together and then draw lots for who got first pick.Make sure you have a good look at the tackle before you buy.

[Fastd]

I've tried the maggot worm but i am one of those people who superglue only sticks the wrong things together, and its dam hard unhooking a fish with three fingers stuck together. I gave up after a couple of tries and filed the method under not worth the effort and pain

 

The medusa's head is a favourite when chub and barbelling after dark. 12-15 maggots on a size 10 b611 works a treat but I have never tried the cork ball with it.

 

Dave

[Snatcher]

Ellioty try freelining with a lobworm. 4lb line and you can cast it far enough. Do not bother with a rod rest - I never did

 

What river you fishing mate ??

[ellioty]

Ellioty try freelining with a lobworm. 4lb line and you can cast it far enough. Do not bother with a rod rest - I never did

 

What river you fishing mate ??

 

Fishing the river Wey but hope to start the Thames soon!

 

elliot

[ellioty]

After trying several rods, I ended up with the Abu Conolon Premier Match 13, which my local tackle shop rated highly.

 

I caught a 7oz roach and many other roach, gudgeon (but no perch *sob*)... it was a delight to use - so light and responsive!

 

I was tempted to try lobworm but had too much fun!!! Back tomorrow on the Wey... hoping to catch a big one!

 

BTW, I am using a Mitchell 400 on 4lb line.. is that ok?!

 

elliot

[John S]

You'll catch your perch soon enough Elliot Shoals of younger perch often follow roach around, the older ones tend to be solitary and stay put to wait for their next meal to pass by.

 

When you do catch one, watch out for the spines both on the dorsal fin and also under the gill-covers. They're not poisonous but they do smart when they get you. If the perch is small enough to bring straight to your hand, grab the line with your wet* hand then bring it down over the fish making sure you flatten the dorsal fin whilst also holding the gill plates closed firmly (but not tightly, you do not want to damage it).

 

* You should never handle a fish with dry hands, you will damage the slime which is the fishes first line of defence against bacterial and parasitic infection. Always wet your hands first before handling a fish Something else you shouldn't do (but something I've seen a few anglers doing) is hold the fish in a towel to protect your hand, even with a wet towel you will take loads of slime off

 

Tight lines

[DavyR]

I'm not even going to attempt explaining the benefits of a Medusa to you now

 

I always thought a Medusa was a load of maggots superglued to a cork ball (or similar)? I can't imagine a daisychain of maggots looking much like the Gorgon's hairdo...

 

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