Tippex - Talk Angling fishing chat and tackle advice

Ian.B · 19th February 2008, 10:35 AM

I've read a few times now that using Tippex, after plumbing, to mark the swim depth on a top section is a good idea.
Seems like a good/simple idea to me as well - but being a born worrier I wondered if the solvents in the Tippex could damage/weaken a pole section ?
Anyone used it, & more to the point ever had any sign of damage from it ?

Thanks

Dick · 19th February 2008, 10:37 AM

Used it for years, no damage whatsoever. Bear in mind there is a resin set on pole sections.

Alternatives are:

Silicone float rubber - slide to right place.
Chinagraph pencil

justin case · 19th February 2008, 11:35 AM

Never caused any damage to any of my poles, the only draw back for me was I was always too lazy to spend the time to clean it off, and after a few months the top 3's looked like they had been in a blizzard

Ian.B · 19th February 2008, 01:30 PM

Thanks for the replies.
Do you find it worthwhile or would you say on the ocassions that you've used it that the float rarely moves anyway ? (assuming there are 3+ rubbers on it)

ridgeacre · 19th February 2008, 01:57 PM

Get yourself a chinagraph pencil (white) very good marks glass plastic and is waterproof
rubs off with a dry cloth last you years cost about £1.20 buy a dozen of ebay for £11

Ian.B · 19th February 2008, 02:29 PM

ooO... sounds interesting, never heard of them until Dick & now you mentioned them... but will investigate - thanks

Dick · 19th February 2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian.B

Thanks for the replies.
Do you find it worthwhile or would you say on the ocassions that you've used it that the float rarely moves anyway ? (assuming there are 3+ rubbers on it)

its not about making sure the float doesn't move. You should be altering your depth constantly to maximise bites, and it gives you a reference point to return to, whether youve been 6 inches on the deck or 6 inches off etc

justin case · 19th February 2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian.B

Thanks for the replies.
Do you find it worthwhile or would you say on the ocassions that you've used it that the float rarely moves anyway ? (assuming there are 3+ rubbers on it)

From a depth perspective
Its really needed for canals and rivers where the depth can alter a lot, wiers opening up, lock gates etc, it helps you keep in touch with whats going on and how your catching your fish.

On the commercials your rigs are going to take a hammering floats are going to move, if you get a carp run you through the reeds your float is going to move, that little marker is going to be extremly valuble.

Where it really scores is if you need to change rigs or you lose a hooklength, you have your marker its just a matter of adjusting your float to suit.

JC

Edit : looks like I got sniped

Ian.B · 20th February 2008, 09:41 AM

Ahhh, that makes sense. I must admit I don't experiment with altering the depth as much as I should.... something else to go on my 'must try more often' list - thanks again.

bad.boy bagger · 20th February 2008, 06:37 PM

ear dick i have never used tippex before.
when you do, do you mark where the float is and at the bottom where the hook is, so if you do happen to snap up you can put a new float on move it to the points marked then start fishing again or just plumb up again.
i know i would have maybe others set up at the same depth to save time when match fishing just thought of asking
so when im out with the kids or the missus it would help them if you know what i mean