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John-B
Sharper Carper
England
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 Posted - 09/03/2010 : 20:40:14
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Hi guys, not really new to spodding but going to be trying something different this year by spodding maggots, I can't seem to get my head round it, how will I approach this tactic and what type of spod will I use, I just don't understand it haha.
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hothead
Top Rod
England
1172 Posts
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 20:43:08
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| what sorta range |
fubar! |
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John-B
Sharper Carper
England
363 Posts
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 21:01:53
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| not too far range mate but out of catapult range if you know wwhat I mean |
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Welby
Moderator
England
3738 Posts
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 21:08:48
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Just took delivery of one of these....
http://spomb.com/
not used it yet but it looks like it will be just the kiddy
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Toby W
Top Rod
England
1663 Posts
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 21:14:33
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| Welbys looks good John, if ur worried about them coming out, tape around the side of the spod or get a maggot spod |
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John-B
Sharper Carper
England
363 Posts
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 21:20:53
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Originally posted by Welby
Just took delivery of one of these....
http://spomb.com/
not used it yet but it looks like it will be just the kiddy
Cheers Welby let me know how you get on with it :) |
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John-B
Sharper Carper
England
363 Posts
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 21:22:18
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Originally posted by Toby W
Welbys looks good John, if ur worried about them coming out, tape around the side of the spod or get a maggot spod
I was thinking about taping round a normal spod and maybe plugging the end with a little bit of moist groundbait, just don't fancy maggots flying out everywhere mid cast. |
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hothead
Top Rod
England
1172 Posts
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 21:33:16
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| saw one of those spongs today,, not too sure about em? |
fubar! |
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Mr T
Top Rod
United Kingdom
2770 Posts
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 22:06:51
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i love the idea of that spomb looks great for extreme range spodding, but i am not sure how good it would be for putting out lots of bait, looks a bit of a pain to fill. a normal spod takes no time at all a quick scoop and job done. And getting into a rhythem is important for me when putting out a lot of bait.
I would also be interested to hear how durable it is, spods by their nature take some hammer and get covered in messy spod mix, the spomb says dont fil the front section i can only see limited value if it gonna knacker the locking mechanism if you get spod mix in it.
be really interested to hear a review tho welbs. |
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Toby W
Top Rod
England
1663 Posts
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 22:23:11
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Originally posted by John-B
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Originally posted by Toby W
Welbys looks good John, if ur worried about them coming out, tape around the side of the spod or get a maggot spod
I was thinking about taping round a normal spod and maybe plugging the end with a little bit of moist groundbait, just don't fancy maggots flying out everywhere mid cast.
Yer that or dunk the spod to fill with water and they should saty in but groundbait would be safer
What spod do you use?
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Welby
Moderator
England
3738 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 09:07:32
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Originally posted by Mr T
i love the idea of that spomb looks great for extreme range spodding, but i am not sure how good it would be for putting out lots of bait, looks a bit of a pain to fill. a normal spod takes no time at all a quick scoop and job done. And getting into a rhythem is important for me when putting out a lot of bait.
I would also be interested to hear how durable it is, spods by their nature take some hammer and get covered in messy spod mix, the spomb says dont fil the front section i can only see limited value if it gonna knacker the locking mechanism if you get spod mix in it.
be really interested to hear a review tho welbs.
The Bit you arent supposed to fill is only a tiny space 1/2 inch wide in fact. I see its use being predominantly for dry delivery eg: maggots, crumbed boilies and pellet.
Will do a review when i have used it for sure Phil
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wisey
Administrator
Germany
11295 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 09:14:49
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Originally posted by John-B
not too far range mate but out of catapult range if you know wwhat I mean
Gardner pocket rocket |
Follow the Wasp....South.... |
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lowey
Top Rod
England
12624 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 09:16:33
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2nd that Wisey.
Pocket Rocker XL is worth a look to |
D'ya know what i mean! |
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Busted
Crafty Carper
England
260 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 10:31:35
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| also, don't tape all of the holes on the spod up, it won't fill up with water and tip up to empty otherwise! |
self professed canal expert!! ;-) |
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wisey
Administrator
Germany
11295 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 11:49:59
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Originally posted by Busted
also, don't tape all of the holes on the spod up, it won't fill up with water and tip up to empty otherwise!
That's the beauty of the pocket rocket there are no holes |
Follow the Wasp....South.... |
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lowey
Top Rod
England
12624 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 11:52:28
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| Hardly any disturbance either |
D'ya know what i mean! |
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wisey
Administrator
Germany
11295 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 11:57:16
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No spod rod or leader needed either, a normal 2.75lb rod and a good 12lb or 15lb line is fine  |
Follow the Wasp....South.... |
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BOF
Top Rod
United Kingdom
1136 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 14:03:11
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Freeze your maggot feed, (this will kill them), then let them thaw and put them into a normal spod with a small amount of groundbait, or just some hemp.
If you are fishing maggot over the top save some live ones for the hook / rig, they are easier to use.
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david_87uk
Top Rod
United Kingdom
1395 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 14:26:37
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| Ill second that, although I like to keep a few pints of live ones to add to the mix, got to have a few wriggly ones around the swim. Keeps the fish searching for longer. |
Sparsholt fish boy! |
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lowey
Top Rod
England
12624 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 14:28:35
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| I have done well fishing over dead maggots. But fishing Live ones on the hook, fish seem to nail the live ones as soon as they spot them |
D'ya know what i mean! |
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STU
Top Rod
England
509 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 16:45:55
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| I spod a lot of maggot and just mix them with a lot of Hinders A mix that makes them stay in the spod for the cast and also puts a lovely cloud all the way through the water column to pull fish down to the bait. |
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John-B
Sharper Carper
England
363 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 17:35:18
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Originally posted by Toby W
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Originally posted by John-B
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Originally posted by Toby W
Welbys looks good John, if ur worried about them coming out, tape around the side of the spod or get a maggot spod
I was thinking about taping round a normal spod and maybe plugging the end with a little bit of moist groundbait, just don't fancy maggots flying out everywhere mid cast.
Currently using Korda skyliners for my particles mate.
Yer that or dunk the spod to fill with water and they should saty in but groundbait would be safer
What spod do you use?
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John-B
Sharper Carper
England
363 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 17:41:45
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| OK guys, so i'm starting off spodding on my local lakes with maggots to get some practice but come August i will be fishing Elphicks for a week and possibly spodding about 6-8 pints of maggots a day, also i will be buying the maggots fresh while i'm down there |
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BOF
Top Rod
United Kingdom
1136 Posts
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 19:24:46
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The great thing with using deaders is that after you freeze them they dont get any deader nor can they "turn". So they keep for several days whilst they thaw out.
Going for a week? Not a lot of a problem if you use a well insulated cold box, ice packs, and tape the lid shut till you need them.
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Spodding maggots
