So NO a spod rod is not too heavy for marker work. I use a Greys 4lb TC Spod Rod with a 5oz lead for long distance marking. You still get plenty of feel.
Can you use normal carp rod for marker rod?
Unless you need to use a marker float at great distances most sturdy rods will work for a marker rod (Though it is advisable even at short range for this rod to be a separate one to that which you are using to fish with).
Can you use a SPOD rod for fishing?
Spod rods are generally actually never used for fishing and are used as an accessory to your fishing but trust me utilising them properly can see you have some real productive sessions on the bank.
Can you use a normal rod as a SPOD rod?
A designated spod or spod/marker rod is needed.You can, however, use a carp rod with smaller spods and spombs as they weigh less and are perfect for baiting up at shorter ranges with standard carp rods. Always use a shockleader when casting a spod or spomb, again to help reduce the chance of a crack off.
What TC is a marker rod?
marker rods seem to vary between 2.75tc and 4.0 tc. as most dedicated marker leads look to be 3.
Can you use a marker rod to fish with?
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.Marker rods not only give you a clear idea of the depth of the water, but also provide a picture of the features of the water bed.
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.
Can you carp fish with a marker rod?
A marker rod is a tool to help us understand the habitat a carp lives in.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.
What does Spodding mean?
a person seen as being boring, unattractive, or excessively studious.
What does SPOD stand for in fishing?
A spod, sometimes called a bait rocket. The spod is a tube like rocket, open at one end and closed at the pointed end. see images. The spod is filled with bait, this is usually particle baits or a mixture of particles, hemp, tares, pellets or any other bait the angler prefers using.
What is a 3lb test curve?
A test curve is a measurement, in pounds and ounces, of the weight needed to pull a rod tip through a 90-degree angle.A 3lb-test-curve rod is now classed as an all-rounder, with 3.5lb and 3.75lb test curves more suited to casting long distances.
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 a marker float 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.
What is the best braid for Spodding?
I use either Daiwa Tournament Braid and Berkley Whiplash in 30lb that are both extremely thin and excellent and with a little looking after they should last years. The reason the thicker braids aren’t so good, is not only are they prone to wind knots, but they catch the wind reducing the accuracy of the cast.
What does a SPOD rod do?
Spod rods enable you to heavily bait an area of your swim quickly and accurately, using spod (or spomb) rockets.These rods are built to be cast regularly throughout the day, so are lightweight and robust.
How do fishing marker buoys work?
Using a marker buoy is as simple as its design. If you come across a structure on your depth finder, like a stump, ledge or area of dense cover, simply toss your marker buoy overboard to identify the spot. The anchor weight will drop to the bottom, holding the location as your buoy floats above the water.
What’s the difference between a SPOD and Spomb?
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 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 far can you cast a Spomb?
Furthest measured cast distance is 190 yards (173 metres)! INSTANT BAIT DELIVERY When the Spomb contacts the water the body is released fully open so washing the bait out instantly.
Can you use a sea rod for Spodding?
I used to use a Daiwa Beach rod for long range spodding and marker float work. I was able to fish at least 30 yards further out than the others on the lake with their carp gear. I used to use sea rods for marker and spodding, until I got a Century M1 for marker work.
Are 10ft carp rods good?
Many anglers prefer 10-foot carp rods for fishing rivers and small lakes. This shorter length rod is also ideal for stalking carp around the margins because you can get amongst undergrowth and around trees much easier.
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