Angling Lines Blog

Need an insight into what tackle is used by some successful anglers abroad?  We asked some of our experienced and highly respected anglers to give an insight into their own tackle choices. Unbiased, as they are not ‘sponsored anglers’, we simply asked what they use and why they use it.  This week we look at  Reels, lines and hooks…

 

Reels - For most of my fishing I use Daiwa Entoh Big Pit Reels. Again they were purchased with Grenville in mind. Prior to this and as a back up reel I use Shimano 8000 Baitrunners. To be honest they would be perfectly adequate for Molyneux. Most people seem to think that Big Pits automatically cast further (I am sure this is a macho thing).  My reason for using big pits is that I find it quicker to reel in, and I like the feel of a larger reel.

Line - There are so many to choose from, and I am sure almost every person that replies will offer a different choice. I have tried a number of lines over the years, and have settled for a relatively unknown brand which can only be purchased from a few outlets in UK. It is called Awa Shima Ion Reflector. I use this in .32 diameter.

You will notice that I do not mention the b/s which I believe to be mostly made up by someone in the manufacturers offices. I prefer to buy line by the diameter, and find what I consider the right diameter for the job. Ion reflector does everything I want a line to do, it casts well, is soft supple, sinks well and is fairly abrasion resistant. The latter is not a concern at Molyneux as there is no weed and are almost no snags to contend with.

Hooks - Again hooks tend to be a personal choice, I settled upon Nash Fang hooks some years ago, they have a good rate of sharpness, I found previously that I threw away almost half of every pack I bought. This is not the case with Fang’s. Another feature I like is that they have a very good gauge (thickness of steel). This I feel is important if you need to turn or stop a fish, as there is less chance of hook slipping or sliding in carp’s mouth. Once in, it tends to stay put.

Wally Gibb – Fishery Manager at Molyneux

 

Reels – Shimano 10000XT MGS big pit reels.  Again, these are to suit flourocarbon main line as the big diameter spool helps to reduce line twist and aid casting.  Super light weight.

Line – 16lb Tiger flourocarbon line.  I use flourocarbon in conjunction with a light lead (1-1.5oz) running rig set up which allows me to lay the line along the bottom, increases sensitivity and the heaviness of the line increases the bolt effect.

Hooks – size 5 E.S.P Curveshanks.  I never use anything smaller than a size 5 as French carp have big mouths and anything smaller is easily ejected and can lead to hook pulls.

Duncan de Gruchy – Angling Lines regular

 

Reels - Use any good reel, Shimano and Daiwa are the 2 leaders because they last a long time and are very reliable. Some people would prefer a debrayable while others use normal long cast reel.

Line - Using the right line is very important, it’s the only link between you and the fish. Braid is dangerous whilst playing the fish if the tubing is too short and it causes a breakage, this is why it is banned almost everywhere.

A good mono is abrasion resistant, has a good knot strength and it casts well. Fluorocarbon line is very good too, it’s almost invisible and sinks like a stone in the bottom of the lake so is undetectable because it’s flat on the bottom.

Hooks - Avoid bent hooks, I find they give too much damage to the mouth. A wide open hook is better. Straight or curve point. The hook eye should be outside for fluoro or any stiff hook link; and inside for other material. Strong metal will not open during a hard fight.  Barbless is better but the angler must keep a little pressure on during the whole fight. The famous mistake is to keep too much pressure on as that’s when you can lose the fish and the result is a long cut in the mouth, which is not what we want for a barbless hook.

Mehdi Daho – Owner of Laroussi and Old Oaks

 

Reels - A good quality reel, I use Shimano 10000XTE bait runner. Also pit reels Diawa (these hold a good capacity of line for casting)

Line - I use all the time 15lb b/s. .It is not necessary for any higher b/s but renew Line each visit abroad.

Hooks -  Either Fox,Nash or Korda, different shapes for different circumstances but ensure they are sharp!

Peter Drayson – Angling Lines regular

 

Talking Carp Tackle, Part 1 – Carp Rods
Click here for more tips and advice on Carp Fishing.

Tags: Carp Tackle, First Carp Fishing Trip to France

Need an insight into what tackle is used by some successful anglers abroad?  We asked some of our experienced and highly respected anglers to give an insight into their own tackle choices. Unbiased, as they are not ‘sponsored anglers’, we simply asked what they use and why they use it.  This week we start with Rods…

I only use 2.75lb tc rods unless I need to cast to the horizon (not often as I tend to fish smaller lakes).  These are custom built with ringing and a through action to suit flourocarbon main line.  The through action helps to counteract the lack of stretch in the flourocarbon.

Duncan de Gruchy – Angling Lines regular

Depending on the fish size, the technique and the distance to cast. If the lake is small clean and fishing distance short to normal, I‘d suggest a 2.5lb or 2.75lb or 3lb. If the lake is big, with a few snags and good casting distance, I’d say 3lb to 3.5lb.

Mehdi Daho – Laroussi & Old Oaks Lake owner

As you may know my previous syndicate was at Grenville. As a result I changed from the Greys Prodigy 2.75tc I had used for years to a set of custom made Torrix in 3.25tc. They are a soft supple rod, not necessarily a casting tool, well certainly not in my hands, but are very forgiving and a joy to play fish on. For me that is the most important thing in a rod. I see far too many anglers here and elsewhere buying ‘stiff actioned’ casting tools as they wrongly think that with these they can cast to the sun. What they fail to realise is that without the knowledge and technique they will never utilise them to best effect. They would most probably be better served with a decent 2.75 tc rod which they could compress which in turn would quite probably give them the little bit of extra distance they are craving for. The firmer a rod the less forgiving it usually is when actually playing a fish. I have seen that far too much over the years and especially here at Molyneux where inexperienced anglers repeatedly suffer hook pulls as a result of not allowing for lunges that fish make during the fight.

Wally Gibb – Molyneux Lake owner

Same as I use in the UK, good quality with a test curve of 3lb b/s to cope with the larger fish!

Peter Drayson – Angling Lines regular

I use 12ft 3lb t/c, with 10,000 xte shimano bait runners, on the lakes I fish. These do the job easily. You can cast 100 yards and this is normally enough distance for most lakes. Also don’t forget you will need a marker and spod rod!

Peter Hidson – Angling Lines regular

 

Talking Carp Tackle Part 2 - Reels Lines and Hooks

Click here for more tips and advice on Carp Fishing.

Tags: Carp Tackle, First Carp Fishing Trip to France

Carp Tackle Hire can provide an extensive range of excellent quality carp tackle from individual items to complete set ups. They have over 20 years experience of carp fishing in the UK and Europe and understand the needs of carp anglers.

More Details Here

Tags: Carp Tackle

Carp Tackle Hire can provide an extensive range of excellent quality carp tackle from individual items to complete set ups. They have over 20 years experience of carp fishing in the UK and Europe and understand the needs of carp anglers.

More Details Here

Carp Tackle Hire

Tags: Carp Tackle

Here at Carp Tackle Hire we can provide an extensive range of excellent quality carp tackle from individual items to complete set ups.

We have over 20 years experience of carp fishing in the UK and Europe and understand the needs of carp anglers. A four rod set up in France is the norm, whereas most UK waters only permit a 2 or 3 rod set up and increasingly UK waters are banning the use of bait boats. These limitations leave you with 2 choices: purchase the additional tackle for your trip then leave it idle in the garage or shed ‘till the next trip, tying up considerable funds… or hire it.

Hiring is much more convenient and a cost effective alternative.

We provide everything from Delkim alarms through to Century rods, Daiwa reels, Viper and Angling Technics bait boats, Nash bedchairs, Trakker bivvies and accessories.

We provide 1 or 2 man bivvies, opening up your options such as being able to take partners or your children who are interested in getting into the sport of carp fishing.

We are based in Farnborough, Hampshire and are close to the arterial roads leading to the main ports, such as Portsmouth, Southampton, Newhaven and Dover… meaning we are ideally located for you to collect and drop off the tackle en-route. If this isn’t convenient, we also deliver anywhere in the UK.

All of the items we stock are from manufacturers of quality tackle that we trust for performance and reliability as we want to enhance your holiday experience and not ruin it. For example we only supply Delkim TXi+ alarms, Century or Harrison Torrix rods and Trakker bivvies.

Our baitboat hire costs are as little as £45 for 1 week hire! Exceptional value, considering the cost of a purchasing a boat new.

Carp Tackle Hire are proud to be stockists of the full range of Sticky Baits: an excellent quality range of baits that’s proving so successful on waters both in the UK and abroad.

This means you can order your bait in advance from ourselves and collect it when you collect your tackle. That’s one less thing for you to have to organise and/or store prior to your trip.

We endeavour to provide quality equipment and a quality service and will gladly fit around your travel plans.
For more information please visit us at;

www.carptacklehire.co.uk

Email;  carptacklehire@hotmail.co.uk
or call us on 0777 323 7766.

 

Tags: Carp Tackle