The
marker rod
is a purpose-built piece of equipment, designed specifically for the job It is usually at least 12ft in length and benefits from having a sensitive tip. This is the indicator that you will use along with the ‘feel’ of the rod to determine the nature of the lakebed.
Do I need a SPOD and marker rod?
A designated spod or spod/marker rod is needed When fishing at
extreme ranges
, for example over 100 yards, then look at ‘distance’ spod rods. Spod rods have a high test curve, e.g. 5.5lb, which means they have the ability to cope with the force of the cast and help to accurately propel your spomb to its chosen mark.
Can I fish with a marker rod?
Marker rods are used for scoping out the water you’re about to fish , and are most often used by anglers who are going to spend two or three (or more) days on an unfamiliar water.
Do I need a
marker float
?
At times it is absolutely essential but it’s also possibly the most mis-used and over-used item in a modern carper’s armory. Markers have their place in carp fishing, but too many look at chucking leads and floats around as an essential process, a box that many feel they need to tick before starting to fish.
How often should you spomb?
As a rule of thumb, put two or three in every five minutes , but once again be accurate, especially when spodding over Zigs as you do not want a mid water shoal moving off you.
How many wraps is 80 yards?
80 yards, 20 wraps.
What is the best marker float?
The very best casting marker floats are still balsa made markers ! These high quality, slim bodied, flighted balsa marker floats have an up-rated swivel attachment and fly extremely smoothly – which really helps to reduce the tangles that can occur if a marker float wobbles in flight.
Do you need a shock leader for Spodding?
It is highly recommended that a shock leader is used when spodding This will help absorb the pressure of the spod during the cast when the rod is fully compressed and help to avoid ‘crack-offs’. The shock leader should be roughly twice the length of the rod in length.
What is
spod fishing
?
What is a spod? A spod is basically a cylindrical bait rocket with a buoyant nose cone The spod is filled with bait – pellets, corn, boilies or particles – and is then cast into the swim. The buoyant nose cone makes the spod flip end up in the water allowing it to deposit its payload on a sixpence every time.
How many wraps is 40 yards?
As most marker/spod rods are 12ft, which equates to 4 yards, so work out distances in ‘wraps’ using multiples of 4 yards; so 10 wraps is 40 yards, 25 wraps is 100 yards, etc.
Can you use a normal reel for Spodding?
big free spools
Although reels in this category are usually used on the main fishing rods, they can be used for spod and marker work , particularly the latter, as the free spool feature makes is easier for the line to be pulled off when determining the depth of water.
What test curve are marker rods?
marker rods seem to vary between 2.75tc and 4.0 tc as most dedicated marker leads look to be 3.
What are distance sticks used for in fishing?
Distance sticks are a wonderful piece of kit for any carp angler who is wanting to cast accurately on each attempt or who doesn’t like “walking out” their chosen range You will often hear anglers discussing how many “wraps” they have cast, which is simply another way of saying how many rod lengths they are fishing at.
What are marker floats used for?
A marker float is your underwater eyes and allows you to ‘see’ the lakebed and choose the exact spot to place your bait In the beginning markers were really only used as a target when spodding – hence the name – or to find the depth.
Can you use a sea rod for Spodding?
I used to use sea rods for marker and spodding , until I got a Century M1 for marker work. I found the M1 was fine for a marker rod, but you could not use an heavier lead than 3oz, and definitely no big floats, the ESP Mini Marker was the biggest you could use comfortably.
Can I use Mono for Spodding?
Mono line is also a good choice for spodding and is more resistance to tangles and wind knots. Unlike braid, you can fill the spool up to the lip when using mono line and won’t encounter issues.
Why does dry erase marker float on water?
Dry erase markers are insoluble, meaning they can’t be dissolved in a liquid like water. They also have very few adhesive qualities, which is why they can be easily erased. The lack of adhesive is also what allows the water to make the drawing “come to life” and float, rather than sticking to the dish.
Can you use a SPOD rod for carp fishing?
I’m sure all you beginner carp fishermen are dying to know “What a spod rod is?” but if you don’t, it’s about time you did. Having a spod rod on hand to fire on that spod and start baiting a far swim can be a highly effective way of catching more fish.
Whats the difference between a Spomb and a SPOD?
A Spod is a tube shaped device with a weighted end that is filled with bait from the top Upon impact with the water’s surface, the tube tips upside down and empties the bait onto the lake bed. A Spomb looks a bit like a small rocket with a spring-loaded nose that causes the tube to open length-ways down the middle.
How long should a shock leader be carp?
When applying the shockleader the length should be: twice the length of the rod plus around 5 turns around the reel.
When should you let go of the line when casting?
On a normal cast you want to release the line when the rod is at a 45-degree angle When casting into a head wind, aim to release around 55-degrees. This will make the lead travel lower and harder and will reduce drag on the line so you’ll achieve greater distances.
How far can the average fisherman cast?
25-30 yards is the norm Most anglers proficient at casting average 25-30 yards, depending on their tackle and wind conditions.
How far can you cast a 3lb TC rod?
If you are only fishing short range, up to say 50 yards , you could get away with a very big lead on a 3lb test rod, if you cast carefully. If you want to reach any range, with maximum accuracy then a 3.25oz lead would be perfect.
Sources
https://americancarpsociety.com/marker-rods
https://www.advnture.com/how-to/marker-float-tips-and-techniques