Thread: bait

Originally Posted by no1son

All bite was very soft, and just barely visible on the soft rod tips used.

I probably sound like a broken record on this, but you should really try to float tactics. The "lift method" would be a good way to start. Bites are very positive with a sensitive float. If you want to stick with "tight lining", I highly recommend a feeder (quivertip) rod. They are specially-designed for bottom fishing and have super light tips designed to show light bites. Wacker Baits sells a couple of models.

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

I probably sound like a broken record on this, but you should really try to float tactics. The "lift method" would be a good way to start. Bites are very positive with a sensitive float. If you want to stick with "tight lining", I highly recommend a feeder (quivertip) rod. They are specially-designed for bottom fishing and have super light tips designed to show light bites. Wacker Baits sells a couple of models.

I already use rods with ultra-soft tips, and I fish on the bottom with a bit of slack, too. One thing I don't or rather haven't yet done is fish with leaders on my high vis yellow line. That will be the next addition to the pattern using fluorocarbon, next time I get out, which will likely be next week sometime or maybe tomorrow pm for a while if I can get out at all.

- been sick but am much better now... I also work weekends so if not tomorrow then it will have to be next week.

Originally Posted by no1son

I already use rods with ultra-soft tips ...

Quivertips are on a different level of "soft". Trust me.

Originally Posted by no1son

One thing I don't or rather haven't yet done is fish with leaders on my high vis yellow line.

I highly recommend a clear or lo-vis line.

Glad to hear you're feeling better.

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

Quivertips are on a different level of "soft". Trust me.

Don't have to - I have rods with "spring bobbers" built in both for open water and though the ice, as well as after market addons. That sort of thing has been around in a wide variety of weights, sensitivities and styles in American fishing for decades. I have fished that sort of tip signal for a long time (it actually accounts for most of my crappies year around).

The clear leaders are a very good idea. They seemed out not to be necessary for carp at least in the beginning. That was probably a mistake.

Originally Posted by no1son

Don't have to - I have rods with "spring bobbers" built in both for open water and though the ice, as well as after market addons. That sort of thing has been around in a wide variety of weights, sensitivities and styles in American fishing for decades. I have fished that sort of tip signal for a long time (it actually accounts for most of my crappies year around).

The clear leaders are a very good idea. They seemed out not to be necessary for carp at least in the beginning. That was probably a mistake.

I forgot where you were from and that you had probably used ice tackle. The quivertip is similar but can handle bigger weights and long-distance casting.