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Improve your skills with coarsefish
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Method
Feeder
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There are
plenty of method feeders on the market to choose from of varying
sizes.
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The same goes
for the groundbait but you will be better using a shop
bought one rather than mixing your own.
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One way to fish
the method is 'in-line' Choose a feeder that will allow you to
thread your line through the middle of it.
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Rather than
using a leger stop above the feeder, side feed a couple of
small bore rubber beads onto your line. |
Thread the
line through a small darning needle.
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Pierce the rubber bead through
the side wall away from the existing hole.
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Thread a couple onto
your line above the feeder. They will stop your feeder
running up the mainline when you are trying to load it, but
will easily pull off in the event of a break off.
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Fit a bigger soft bead
onto a swivel and tie your main line off.
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Tie your hooklength onto the other end of the
swivel.
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To
use the feeder type with elastic, one option is the
one shown here. Add a swivel link to the top and
attach your main line. Tie your hooklength via a
swivel link at the bottom. The elastic will do a lot
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For the mix
itself, it couldn't be simpler. Pour an amount into
a mixing bowl.
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Gradually add water mixing
thoroughly to get an even mix without lumps.
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The end result should be sticky
rather than wet and leave a stubborn thin coat
on your hand.
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One
squeeze should bring it together as shown.
Obviously you may need to add a touch more
water as it dries out over time.
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Bring your feeder and groundbait
together and squeeze the mix all around the
feeder.
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Shape into an oval to aid casting and
bury the hook bait within it. This will help
when casting to reed margins to stop any
snagging on an overcast.
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Use a good feeder rod or a carp rod
with alarm for fishing. Bites from carp
using the method can be instant and vicious.
For
hook bait use anything from maggot, corn,
caster, worm etc.
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