fishing the straight lead

[stevie yome]

Hi all was wondering if you had any advice on fishing the lead. what sort of length hooklength would you start at, is it worth trying baits such as meat when it cools off? Also how long would you leave the lead in place before recasting somewhere new if you are getting no indications. Thanks in advance
Steve

[davebee]

a lot depends on venue, on comercials but i feel a good length to start with is 12" if missing bites go a bit shorter,no bites a bit longer,hair rigged meat will work all year round just vary the size,finding the right spot is the million dollar question i like to give it at least an hour while trying to build the swim,im no expert maybe someone will be along in a bit with more info

[stevie yome]

a lot depends on venue, on comercials but i feel a good length to start with is 12" if missing bites go a bit shorter,no bites a bit longer,hair rigged meat will work all year round just vary the size,finding the right spot is the million dollar question i like to give it at least an hour while trying to build the swim,im no expert maybe someone will be along in a bit with more info

hi mate thanks. By building the swim are you feeding the bomb line? . Or do you mean you are building a pole swim for example and using the bomb while it settles. Cheers
Steve

[stevie yome]

forgot to say it is on commercials , mainly in the next few months as the temp starts dropping
Cheers

[davebee]

trying to build the bomb line steve,now its getting colder i would just feed little and often and see how it goes from there,i do have a knack for over feeding and ing up the swim lol

[Pole Killer]

when tackling up do your bomb rod first then chuck it out on the clip ,no hook length,and while your doing other stuff just watch your tip for liners

[stevie yome]

when tackling up do your bomb rod first then chuck it out on the clip ,no hook length,and while your doing other stuff just watch your tip for liners

cheers for that.

[stevie yome]

trying to build the bomb line steve,now its getting colder i would just feed little and often and see how it goes from there,i do have a knack for over feeding and ing up the swim lol

Yeah i know that feeling

[SPADGER]

Stevie.
Another god trick is when reeling in keep the rod low and reel slowly back. Watch the tip for liners whilst reeling in, it can sometimes give you an idea of where the fish are.

[droid]

How often would you cast out?

[davebee]

How often would you cast out?

thats the one ? i think this is where watercraft comes in,im never sure when but before i reel in i like to give it a few turns and leave for a couple of mins just to set it again with a straight line

[Oneabung]

Sometimes in winter it pays just to chuck the bomb and leave it alone for anything up to 30 minutes - unless of course its wrapped round before!

[BIG COL]

When it is proper winter
Dont bring it in till you have a bite !!
Pointless reeling it in & chucking it back in same place !!!
you will be amazed just how many you can catch this way !!

[stevie yome]

thanks all some great advice.
Steve

[droid]

Aye.

Saved a bit of casting there, cheers lads.