What Is The Best Braid For Spodding?

A 30lb braid will do the job in most spodding scenarios, but don’t go much lower than that without the use of a shock leader (we’ll cover that in a moment). Mono line is also a good choice for spodding and is more resistance to tangles and wind knots.

What is SPOD braid?

This unique high performance, super smooth and extremely robust braided mainline specifically developed for heavy spodding/spombing without the need to use a shock leader. Kinetic Spod Braid withstands spodding without the need to tie on heavier breaking strain shock leaders.

How much shock leader should I use for Spodding?

Using a fine 20lb Spod braid coupled with a 50lb braided shock leader will give you the perfect set-up for safe spodding. Always use a shock leader when casting a spod or spomb, again to help reduce the chance of a crack off.

How long should a SPOD shock leader be?

18-20ft or measure it yourself, 3 wraps on the spool and the spod at spigot. I normally do the 4 turns 2. 18-20ft or measure it yourself, 3 wraps on the spool and the spod at spigot.

Does Spodding scare carp?

Like any method of baiting up, when done clumsily, spodding does have the potential to scare fish and it can be overdone on some waters.

Does 30lb braid need a shock leader?

But for the most part, if you’re using light monofilament or braided line (less than ~25 lb test), use a shock leader. If you’re using heavier mono or braid (over ~25 lb test), then you likely don’t need to use a shock leader.

Do I need shock leader with braid?

No, you don’t need a shock leader when using a strong braid line. However, braid is a poor abrasion-resistant, and therefore you still have to attach a mono or fluoro leader before your terminal tackle. Also, don’t forget to use a finger glove when casting a braided line as it can easily slice your hands.

What is a carp marker rod?

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.

How do you use a spomb?

The actual process of spodding is a fairly simple one:

1. Cast out a marker float to the area you want to spod.
2. Cast out an empty spod or spomb to your marker float.
3. Clip the line in your reel’s line clip once you’ve made an accurate cast.
4. Wind the spod back in and fill it up with your spod mix.

Can you SPOD with mono?

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.

What is Spodding carp?

Spodding is a method used by many carp anglers as it enables the angler to very quickly bait up a swim with light or small baits beyond catapult range.

What line is SPOD on?

A 50lb braided leader is perfect. Your mainline for spodding can be either a dedicated floating spod braid or in more recent times a lighter mono such as 10lb which can be easier to work with for some anglers with less chance of wind knots and braided line tangles.

Is Albright knot strong?

The Albright special or Albright knot is a bend used in angling. It is a strong knot used to tie two different diameters of line together, for instance to tie monofilament to braid. The Albright is relatively smooth and passes through guides when required.

What is a FG knot?

The FG Knot is a popular leader knot used by many around the world who enjoy saltwater, bass fishing, and sport fishing. A solid knot, the FG is an easy and fast way to connect a mono or fluoro leader to the main fishing line.

Is Spodding good?

On heavier stocked day-ticket carp fishing venues through to tough syndicate waters, when you’re looking to draw in a few fish, spodding is a great way to get them grubbing. It allows you to put out a handful or a few kilos of loosefeed in a tight area with speed and accuracy.

How do you catch the biggest carp in the lake?

How to target the biggest carp in the lake – Adam Penning

1. A rarely-caught common from a tricky area. SUBTLETY CAN BE KEY.
2. ‘Match the hatch’ with identical feed and hookbait. GO ALL OUT WITH BOILIES.
3. Big carp love boilies. SCALE UP YOUR RIGS.
4. Fishing an ‘agricultural’ rig will catch you a better stamp of fish. TERRITORIALITY.

Do wire leaders scare fish?

Do Wire Leaders Scare Fish? As many leaders are coated or come in dark, low visibility colors, they do not seem to scare the fish you target.

How long should a leader line be?

In most cases, the length of your fishing leader should be between 24 to 30 inches. Your leader length can be shorter or longer than this, depending on your fishing style, main fishing line, weather, and surrounding underwater features.

Should leaders be stronger than Main Line?

Most anglers tend to use a weaker leader than the mainline to improve their bait presentation and protect their fishing rod and mainline from damage. Reduced Visibility: A weaker leader line also means the line is thinner as well. This helps with reducing the leader’s visibility as a fish approaches your bait.

Does fluorocarbon leader make a difference?

This question is coming up because there is a large price difference between the two. In fact, it is very common for fluorocarbon leader line to be 5+ times more than fluorocarbon main line when measured on a price-per-yard basis.

What is the best marker rod?

The Sonik Vadar X Carp Fishing Marker/Spod Rod is lightweight, slim and can cast a very long distance, ideal for a spod and marker fishing rod. The Sonik Vadar X fishing rods have also been a recommendation for best carp fishing rod in our other article.