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Start Pole Fishing With Liam Dale (DVD)
by snake_plissken This dvd, introduced by Liam Dale but presented by Bob Nudd MBE, sets out to explain the basic techniques of how to use a pole, including elastication, making a rig, shipping in/out, holding the pole, feeding, buying a pole, the use of a pole cup and many more points that first time pole anglers need to be ... successful. Location ======== Kingfisher,Taswood Lakes, Flordon, Norfolk So, why use a pole? ================= A pole has many advantages over rod and line. The ability to place your hookbait in the exact same spot time and time again increases your chances of a bumper catch. This in conjunction with the use of light lines and sensitive floats allows you to see even the shyest of bites, so it's easy to see that the pole is one of the best methods for coarse fishing as long as the fish are within range. Buying a pole ============ Poles come in varying lengths, from 7m to 16m, so which should you buy? A good length to start with is around 11m because poles of this length will cope with most situations. It should be stiff when fully extended, have reinforced joints and not weigh too heavy. It should also have an elastic rating of 16 or 18 so you will be able to cope with large fish with ease. If you find a pole that meets these specifications you must try holding it when it's extended before you buy. This will tell you if it's too heavy for you to cope with, it will also tell you if it's floppy or stiff. There's nothing worse than a floppy pole......... the stiffer it is the better. You should expect to pay in the region of £100 for the pole itself, which isn't too expensive, but you'll need to buy other bits and pieces before you can use it. How to make a rig ================ First thread three silicone sleeves onto a long section of line, now thread a float into these sleeves (one at the top, and two at the bottom). Three sleeves are used to stop the float from sliding up and down on the line if one of the silicone sleeves breaks. The second thing to do is to place your shot onto the line. This should be done beneath the float, towards the end of the line. Once they have been placed onto the line they should be moved towards the float, you see the section of line that they were squeezed on will almost certainly be damaged. Once all your shot are on the line and moved up the line should be trimmed and the damaged section discarded. The hooklength should now be attached using a 4 turn waterknot, which is very small and very strong. Now at the other end (above the float) a simple figure of 8 overhand loop knot needs to be tied. This will allow you to attach the line to the pole. Figure of 8 loop knot ================= The figure of eight overhand loop knot is one of the most important knots to the pole angler, since it allows you to connect your rig to your elastic via a connector. It is very easy to learn how to tie this knot, but unfortunately many anglers still get it wrong today and they end up tying a granny knot. This may not seem important....... but it is. The granny knot has a very weak knot strength mainly caused by the way the line strangles itself, this produces a very weak spot that breaks very easily. However the figure of 8 overhand loop knot is vastly superior with a much stronger knot that hardly ever breaks. To tie the fig. of 8 overhand loop knot. ------------------------------------------------------- First get a length of line and double it over, then hold this in place between your fore finger and thumb. Now double the loop back so that two loops are now visible, once again hold this between your fore finger and thumb. Now the loop that used to form the end that has been doubled back should now be pushed away from you all the way round and back to the front. Now push this through the other loop. If it's done correctly you will see what appears to be a figure of eight. Now moisten the line and gently pull the line tight, and that's it. Elasticating a pole ================ Parts you will need; Bush Ajustable bung Diamond eye threadder Elastic Connector Lubricant A very fine file Superglue Bung removal tool Lets say that the top 2 sections of your pole need elasticating, the first thing you should do is see if your bung fits into the base of the second section of your pole. If it doesn't trimm off a little of the rear of the bung and try again. It should go into the pole about 4 or 6 inches. Now with the tip section you should trim it a little at a time with the fine file until your bush fits snugly. This should then be superglued in place. But you must get the right bush for the elastic you are going to use, they are clearly marked on the packets so make sure it's the right one. Now get the diamond eye threadder and place the end of your elastic into the diamond eye and give it a bit of a pull to secure the elastic in place. The other end of this wire should be inserted into the end of the pole (the bush end) and pushed through. When the wire appears out of the other end grab it and pull the elastic through. This process should then be repeated on section 2 and then fit the two sections together. You should now have elasitc dangling out of both ends of the top two sections so remove the elastic from the threadder. Now attach the elastic to the bung. This is done with a simple granny knot, then wind a few turns of elastic onto the spindle and push it into the base of the pole. Now at the tip end trim the elastic so that there's about 8 inches danlging out. Now tie a granny knot in the end to produce a loop. With that done hool the loop over something (fence post, railing etc.) and walk backward holding the top two sections until the elastic bottoms out. This has now pre-stretched your elastic, now walk back and unhook it , the end should be trimmed off leaving about 6 inches dangling. Now get the connector and take it apart. The outer sleve should be slipped onto the elastic first, now thread the other part onto the elastic, and while you hold it in place test the elastic for tension. The connector should return to the pole tip quite easily, if it does then this is where it should be tied on using a granny knot. If it's a little slack pull out a little more elastic and move the connector towards the pole tip. Once tied on the elastic tag should be trimmed and the outer sleeve pushed over the knot. Now you should lubricate the elastic...........It's now ready to use. Shipping in/out ============ The use of a pole roller is essential when shipping in/out. It should be placed to your rear in a position that allows the pole to be ballanced in your hands as it comes off the roller. This stops the tip of the pole tip from thrashing about, so a nice controlled movement is achieved. Holding the pole =============== There are several ways to hold a pole, but the best in my opinion is the way Bob explains. The pole should rest across the top of your thigh when you are seated. Your forearm can then trap the pole and hold it in place leaving your hands free to catapult out free offerings. If you get a bite while you have your catapult in your hands you can still strike by lifting your leg. Rig ==== Tubertini 808 size 20 hook 0.10 Hi-tech line hooklength 0.12 Hi-tech mainline 7 No 9 bulk shot No 11 dropper shot 0.4g Drennan Pinkie float No 6 or 8 Elastic Single maggot This rig is used with great effect by placing the bulk shot half way between the bottom of the float and the hook. The bulk shot pulls the bait down through the water and then allows it to gently sink to the bottom. The indicator shot placed some 10inches from the hook allows you to see if fish are feeding just off bottom. This is done by watching the float, if you time how long it takes for the indicator shot to fully set the float, say 4 seconds, and yet it doesn't fully set by 6 seconds you'll know the fish are intercepting the bait before it reaches bottom. On the other hand, if the float fully sets but later on rises in the water, this too indicates a fish has taken your bait and swam up in the water thus lifting the indicator shot allowing the float to lift in the water. The third indication that a fish has taken your bait is when your float dives beneath the surface. This is the most common type of indication that a fish has taken your bait. Pole Cup ======== This piece of equipment allows you to place lots of bait in the correct spot where you intend on placing your hookbait. This maximises your chances of catching lots of fish since they have to come to the one spot to feed. This is one piece of equipment that any pole angler shouldn't be without. Extras ====== There are three pages listing Bob Nudd's achievements, which is quite impressive and one page listing Liam Dales, and that's it. Overall ======= This is a very good dvd for anyone who is interested in learning the basics of pole fishing and one dvd that I thoroughly recommend, however I would have liked to see a few more knots explained. The first of which is a four turn water knot. This is used on every rig that Bob uses to attach his hook length, so that was a little dissapionting not to see it explained. The other knot I would have liked to see is the one for tying the hook onto the line, I'm unsure as to which knot he uses for this but my personal favourite is the tucked half blood knot, mainly because I use eyed hooks and I've never had a problem with the knot strength. The other problem with this dvd is that it should really be titled "Start Pole Fishing with Bob Nudd" and not Liam Dale, since he does very little apart from introducing Bob. Runtime 59 mins Made 2003 Extras Three pages of information for Bob Nudd One page of information for Liam Dale Cost £5 (from local retailer) Many thanks for reading and rating this review. Read the complete review |
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How To Catch Bigger Pike (DVD)
by snake_plissken Before I start on the review of this dvd I must admit that I'd never heard of the presenter, Paul Gustafson. However his achievements are gob smacking, and his ability to regularly catch double figure pike with relative ease is astounding. The Pike (Esox lucius) =================== As you may or not know ... the pike is a freshwater predator. It has a powerful streamlined body which allows it to attack its prey with explosive bursts of speed. This makes it one of the most exciting and powerful fish for the freshwater angler. It's natural diet is wide and varied and can include... live fish, ducks (and other small water birds), frogs and dead fish. It's mouth contains over 600 sharp teeth so ordinary monofilament will not do for the terminal tackle, instead wire traces are used. With that said lets look at what's on the dvd. How to make a Trace ================== Trace wire Treble hooks Crimping sleeves Crimping tool (or pliers) Swivel The first hook should be threaded onto the trace wire through the eye, then loop the wire back around and thread it through the loop again. Now lie the wire along the shank of the hook and stop it half way down the shank. Three turns, heading back up to the eye, should hold this in place. The end should then be threaded through the loop half way down the hook and tightened. That's the first hook done.......... now onto the second. Push a crimping sleeve onto the wire trace, now thread your hook and slightly kink the trace wire where you want the second hook to be. The loose end should then be threaded back into the crimping sleeve and through the other side. Now bend the end of the wire back on itself and thread it through the sleeve yet again, slide it down the trace until it's near to the hook and crimp it into place. The trace should then be cut to length and a Berkeley swivel attached in the same way as the second hook. Bait (Dead) ========== Rainbow trout Snapper Sardines Sand eels Mackerel Small pike The list above is just a small selection of the many baits available all of which catch pike. Sea fish are absolutely fine to take with you, but if you intend on using trout, roach, gudgeon etc. It's best to either catch them at the waterside or purchase them from the owner. This helps to stop the cross contamination of fish stocks. The Pikes Location ================ You should always spend the time to plumb the depth at any water to find out any variances in the depth and any possible features on the bed of the lake. Points of land that protrude into the lake often produce good catches of pike since all fish that want to navigate from one bay to the next have to go past this point, that's what makes it an ideal ambush point for pike. Submerged Islands and shallow water are also a good places to fish for pike, especially during the summer months when roach and bream tend to feed in these locations. In cold weather pike tend to head for deeper troughs, so a ledgered dead bait along the edge can prove very effective. Gravel Pit Fishing in Winter ====================== To give yourself the best possible chance of catching a winter pike you should arrive at the waters edge as early as possible. This gives you the opportunity to view the water at first light. If you see loads of roach or bream surfacing, which looks like water coming to the boil, or hear a strange fizzing sound then the chances are that a pike is in the area scaring the fry. This is an ideal place to set up. Tackle ====== 11ft, 3lb test curve rod with a through action (close range) 12ft, 4lb test curve rod with a fast taper (further out) ½ Mackerel dead bait 28lb Wire trace (20 to 24in long) Two No. 8 trebles Berkeley swivel Bait support link Length of monofilament The trace is attached to the main line by means of a swivel. The lower end of the swivel (attached to the trace) then has a bait support link attached to it. This will take the weight of the bait during the cast so that the hooks don't pull free. The mackerel is prepared by cutting it in half from the dorsal fin to the stomach, then trim off the tail. This is done to improve the aerodynamics of the bait for when you cast out, and to allow the juices to ooze out into the water to entice your quarry. A long length of monofilament line should then be tied together to form a loop, just make sure that the loop of line is a little shorter than the length of your wire trace. Now tie the loop of line to the tail end of the bait. Several half-hitches should do the trick. The loop of mono should then have the trace passed through it, I'll explain why later. Now the hooks should be set into the bait, one near the tail end and the other about halfway down the flank of the fish. The loop should then be placed onto the small ledge of the bait support link. Now It's ready for casting out. After the bait hits the water the mono loop frees itself from the bait support link allowing you to tighten your line right up to your bait. The reason for threading your trace through the supporting bait loop is quite simple, you see if a pike takes your bait and you strike the hooks will come free of the bait leaving it in your swim. Since pike may only feed once a day in winter leaving such large free offerings is not advisable, you may miss out on the fish of a lifetime just because of a free bait. That's where the loop comes in, you see it tends to catch on the top treble, and since your bait is tied to the loop, you manage to retrieve it without any hassle. River Piking - Weir pools ===================== 3lb test curve rod Multiplier reel Trout dead bait Wobble bar Wire trace Size 8 treble hooks The wobble bar is attached to the first hook on the trace with the use of a short piece of trace wire. This is then inserted into the trout's mouth. The first hook is then pushed through the lips of the trout, bottom one first then the top one, this will take the force of the cast without any problems. The second hook is then lightly nicked into the flank of the trout. It is fished sink and draw style, with a fairly slow retrieve to allow the larger pike to attack it. If the retrieve is too fast the chances are you'll only hook small pike which is fine if that's all you want to catch, but if you want something a bit bigger slow the retrieve down a little. The wobble bar makes the bait act in rather a strange way, not dissimilar to that of an injured or dying fish and that's what makes this method one of the best for fishing weir pools, a dead bait ledgered on the bottom is a most un-natural site because most dead fish tend to be washed down stream so why bother when a wobbled bait looks so good. How to Unhook a Pike ================== The best way to unhook a pike is to lie it on a unhooking mat, then place your legs astride it and kneel down. This will stop the fish from hurting itself should it flap around a little. Now one hand should be placed behind the gill raker and the bottom of the jaw grasped quite firmly. It's mouth can now be opened. With the use of a pair of forceps carefully remove the hooks making sure that they don't flap around and injure the fish. This is a quite safe procedure.......when done correctly. Fluted Floats =========== The shape of these floats is rather unusual. The sides are not round, like conventional floats, but squared with concave flutes running down the length. They should be used on rivers when there's an up-stream wind and you want to trot your bait down-stream. If a conventional float is used in this situation the up-stream wind holds back the float, and the terminal tackle, so it doesn't present the bait naturally. The fluted float combats this by trapping the flow of the water in the concave parts of the float, this produces more drag, to overcome the up-stream wind. The bait is then presented in a more natural way. Finally there's a short interview with the famous angling author Fred Buller, telling of his preferences when he goes pike fishing, how large he thinks pike can grow and of course the story of the one that got away. The picture quality of this title is similar to that of a vhs tape and certainly not up to the standard of today's dvd's. The sound quality is acceptable but yet again it's not quite right being slightly muffled. But with all that said I found this dvd a thoroughly enjoyable watch and I would recommend it to anyone who is considering taking up fishing for pike. If you already know the basics then I suggest you leave this title alone because you'll learn nothing new from it. I would also recommend that you search around for a second hand copy because its full retail price is way too high. Runtime 1hr 31mins Made in 1993 Cost £11 to £20 (but I bought mine for £5 second hand) Rating Exempt Extras None Many thanks for reading © Stan 2006 Read the complete review |
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Bob Nudd - Guide to Successful Pole Fishing (DVD)
by snake_plissken Bob Nudd is an extreemly good pole angler, and has many world titles to his name. Normally anglers with his experience keep their secrets to themselves, but good old Bob lets us in on his know how , and after putting his methods into practice I have improved my catch rate, and so can you. Location ======= His ... location of choice is Barford Lakes, Barford, Norwich, an ordinary commercial fishery and he intends to fish in the same spot 3 different ways. The lessons on the dvd include the following; Pre-Bait ======== Using a pole cup 3/4 of a litre of bait, comprising of pellets and corn, is introduced into the swim. This is to draw large fish into the area. The bait will be left undisturbed for quite a while to allow the fish time to build up their confidence. However Bob intends on fishing over the top of this groundbait, at a depth of 3ft. Surface Rig (3ft) =============== No. 6 elastic 0.12 mainline (Hi-tech) 0.09 hooklength, (10inch, Hi-tech) 0.4g Drennan pinkie float 7 No.10 shot (Bulk) 1 No.11 shot (Dropper) Size 20 hook (Tubertini 808) Maggot hookbait The mainline and hooklength are joined using a four turn water knot. Directly above the knot a single No11 shot is placed onto the line, this will act as an indicator. About halfway between this shot and the float the seven No10 shot are placed. These will sink the bait to their depth rather quickly then the baits rate of descent will slow making it look more natural. The total length between the top of the float and the hook should be about 3ft. With a maggot lightly hooked you should now ship out to the area where all your bait was introduced. Now loose feed some casters around your float, this will draw the smaller silverfish into your swim. If you do this corectly you will be rewarded with a bumper catch of roach, rudd, bream and even the ocasional carp or tench. To keep the fish in your swim you should loose feed on a regular basis, enery couple of mins about 20 or 30 casters should be catapulted out, this will then get the fish competing for the food without filling them up. After a while you may want to explore the bottom and find out what has moved into your swim, but a different set-up is required, so lets see the bottom rig. Bottom Rig (10ft) =============== No 10 elastic 0.15 Mainline (Hi-tech) 0.14 Hooklength (10in Hi-tech) 0.7g olivette 1 No.9 shot (Dropper) Drennan-Carp No.5 float (3/4g) Size 16 hook (Tubertini 808) Sweetcorn or Pellet hookbait This rig is set up similar to that of the surface rig but the major difference is the distance between the float tip and the hook. This should be set to the corect depth so that the bait will rest on the bottom of the lake. The olivette is used instead of several shot, but is placed in a similar place....about half way between the float and the hook. The single dropper shot is to be put just above the four turn water knot for indication purposes. Now using either sweetcorn or pellet (the same as what was introduced in the begining) a great time will be had. The bites using this method are very positive, with the float either popping up on the surface or diving straight down as a greedy fish takes your bait. To keep the fish there don't forget to feed them. By using a pole-cup more bait should be introduced into your swim, but not as much as in the beginning, a half filled cup every now and then will do the trick. You should expect to catch carp, tench and bream using this method since they tend to feed on the bottom, but you may catch other species too. Now that the bottom has been explored, and fish caught, It's time to fish mid-water, this is yet another different set-up so lets take a look at it. Midwater Rig (6ft) ================ No 12 elastic 0.16 mainline (Hi-tech) 0.15 hooklength (10in Hi-tech) Drennan-Carp No.5 float 1 No.10 shot (Bottom Dropper) 1 No. 8 shot (Dropper) 5 No. 8 shot (Bulk) Size 16 hook Flavoured pellet hookbait Set this rig up the same as the previous two, with the bulk of the weight in the middle of the length of line, then place the bottom dropper just above the four turn water-knot. Now place the No.8 half way between the bulk shot and the bottom dropper. To make it less likely to tangle the No.8 should be slightly nearer the bottom dropper than the bulk shot. When fishing mid-water don't forget to loose feed some of your hookbait into the swim on a regular basis, this will keep them feeding and keep them interested in your bait. How to feed and hold your pole ========================== Any newcomer to pole fishing will find it difficult to hold their pole and feed at the same time. This is easily overcome with a little practice. Whilst in the seated position the first thing that you should do is to trap the pole between your right forearm and right thigh. This then frees up both hands so you can use a catapult to introduce your feed into the swim. The catapult pouch should then be held with your right hand, then loose feed gathered with your left hand should be placed into the pouch. Now with your left hand you should grasp the catapult handle and push it forward before releasing the pouch in your right hand. If a fish were to take your bait during any of this you can simply strike into it by raising your right knee.... how simple is that. Pellet Pump ============ This is a very useful tool as it makes floating pellets sink......in just a few seconds. The end cap of the pump should be removed, into this open end you should put enough pellets to fill it half way. Now any flavourings (Scopex, Green Lipped Mussel etc. etc.) should be poured in, then all of this should be topped with water before the cap is replaced. The pump itself should be drawn up a couple of times (Just like a bike pump) to remove any air trapped inside the pellets and fill them with the flavoured water. The pellets should then be poured out, with the remainding liquid, into a container. After five mins this hookbait will be absolutely perfect, and everyone will sink like a stone. This piece of equipment is a simply must have to any angler, and one that I find indispensable. Overall this is a great dvd, full of facts, rigs and action. I would highly recomend it to any pole angler that knows how to elasticate a pole, I've only marked it down a little but this is due to the lack of extras---there are none!! But the lack of extras aside It's really worth the money, just to see the master in action. During his session Bob managed to catch over 50lb of carp and over 20lb of silver fish, not bad for a mornings fishing. Runtime 56mins Made 2003 Released on dvd 2004 Produced and Directed by Liam Dale Cost £3.33 (3dvd's for £10 at local discount dvd store) Extras None Many thanks for reading this review. :-) © Stan 2006 Read the complete review |
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