How do you Spod out?

Clip the line in your reel's line clip once you've made an accurate cast. Wind the spod back in and fill it up with your spod mix. Cast back out towards the spod, making sure you hit your line clip. Leave the spod out for a few seconds to give it a chance to empty before winding back in and repeating.

What does Spodding mean?

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. However, if you do a lot of feeder fishing for bream and tench for example, it's well worth investing in a spodding outfit.

What distance is Spodding?

For every 3ft of water you're fishing to, expect your bait to settle on the bottom a foot from its entry point into the water. For example, if you are fishing to 6ft of water, you should clip your spod rod 2ft shorter than the rod you are fishing with.

Can you Spod with a normal rod?

You only need a spod rod if you intend on spodding as a method of bait delivery. Due to the weight of a fully loaded spod, it is recommended that you do not try to cast it with a regular fishing rod.

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.

How To Bait Accurately With A Spod or Spomb - Carp Fishing

Do I need a shock leader for Spodding?

Always use a shock leader when casting a spod or spomb, again to help reduce the chance of a crack off. ALSO don't forget to use a finger stall because braid can slip, and it cuts fingers very easily.

What leader is best for Spodding?

I would recommend braid main line with a braid leader myself. Firstly, by having a thicker braid leader you will stand less chance of cracking-off which can easily happen when casting the heavy weight of a spod. Secondly, it will increase the life of your braid because the leader will take all the hard work.

Is mono or braid better for Spodding?

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 the best Spod mix?

Hempseed is a classic base for most Spod mixes, the next is sweetcorn which gives a lovely flash of colour and all carp love corn! Pure Crushed Hempseed and Halibut pellets are next in, then the whole mix is finished with boilie crumb, in this case it's Ian's favourite Monster Tiger Nut.

What is the difference between Spomb and Spod?

The Spomb tends to dump a pile of bait, especially boilies, into quite a condensed patch. A spod will slowly discharge the bait and if there is some surface drift it will spread over a slightly wider area when it reaches the bottom than a Spomb.

How much SPOD mix Do I put out?

A good starting point is 10-20 boilies per rig. With more of a particle mix type application, then 5-10 medium-sized Spombs are plenty to begin wit. Once we focus on the objective of catching one carp instead of 10, it becomes a lot more straightforward to overcome the challenge of baiting.

What makes a good SPOD rod?

A lightweight feel to the rod is also important, as you'll often be casting the rod repeatedly for lengthy spells. So a good balance between elements such as strength, weight, feel or grip, plus rod recovery and action are vitally important where the ultimate accuracy of the cast is concerned.

Why does my spomb keep cracking off?

Under spooling can get crack offs, usually because line/braid is leaving the spool faster than its being pulled off, but slack retrieve wont help. For retrieve you could trap the line above the reel on the rod rather than rely on the weight of the spomb. Ime the spomb skipping on the surface leads to uneven tension.

How does Wolf SPOD work?

The X-Spod Performance is a unique floating spod from Wolf that offers a compartment that splits four ways to deliver your bait. Capable of casts in excess of 160 metres, this unique spod can be filled with either particle, boilies, groundbait, pellets or liquids.

What means SPOD?

spod in British English

(spɒd ) noun British informal. a person seen as being boring, unattractive, or excessively studious. Collins English Dictionary.

Can you use a Spod rod for catfishing?

There was a trend a couple of years ago to use carp 'spod rods' -mainly because they are strong and cheap. Unfortunately, most have a pretty poor action so shouldn't be considered serious catfishing weapons.

How many turns on a reel for a shock leader?

How long? I'd go for a shockleader of four to six turns of the reel with the feeder in the casting position. Another way to measure the leader is by arm spans.

Do you need a shock leader with 30lb braid?

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.

What diameter is Spod braid?

High knot strength and super strong. 250m per spool. 0.30mm diameter.

What colour attracts carp?

In fact, carp actually show slight preferences when feeding for the very colours terrestrial animals use to warn predators – red and yellow.