What is Spod fishing?

What is a spod? A spod is basically a cylindrical bait rocket with a buoyant nose cone. The spod is filled with bait - pellets, corn, boilies or particles – and is then cast into the swim. The buoyant nose cone makes the spod flip end up in the water allowing it to deposit its payload on a sixpence every time.

Can you catch fish on a SPOD rod?

Having a spod rod on hand to fire on that spod and start baiting a far swim can be a highly effective way of catching more fish. That's what we all want, right? In this post, I'll give the rundown of what a spod rod actually is with a good few tips along the way.

What's the difference between a Spod reel and a normal reel?

The most important aspect of a Spod Reel is the higher cranking power. Spod reels will have a higher gear ratio. Each handle crank will bring in more line compared to a regular carp fishing reel. Making the task of baiting up much quicker while also reducing the strain on the angler.

What is a SPOD rod?

Spod rods enable you to heavily bait an area of your swim quickly and accurately, using spod (or spomb) rockets. This means they are often the preferred choice of big carp anglers, a spod rod is very powerful, usually with a test curve of at least 3.5lb.

Do you really need a SPOD rod?

A designated spod or spod/marker rod is needed. When fishing at extreme ranges, for example over 100 yards, then look at 'distance' spod rods. Spod rods have a high test curve, e.g. 5.5lb, which means they have the ability to cope with the force of the cast and help to accurately propel your spomb to its chosen mark.

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

Why do you need a SPOD reel?

The spod is ideal for particle or 'bit fishing' as it enables you to get the distance and keep things tight. With a little practice and the use of a line clip on your spod reel you will be able to hit the same spot every time, ensuring a concentrated patch of particle is achieved.

Can you use a normal reel as a SPOD reel?

An ordinary 2.5lb or 2.75lb test curve rod coupled with a standard free spool reel loaded with 12lb line could just about cope with spodding a small amount of bait short distances, but to get the most from this deadly technique you'll need a special set-up.

What are the 4 types of reels?

Overall, there are 4 types of reels: spincast, baitcasting, spinning and fly reels. To help you choose the right reel, we listed each of the types of fishing reels and their functional benefits for your fishing style and skill level.

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.

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.

What do I need for Spodding?

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.

Can you use raw bacon as fish bait?

But the best catfish bait I ever used is raw bacon. Yes, I know. Bacon is not the first thing you think of when you're trying to figure out what bait to use for catfish. It wasn't my first choice either, but neither was a chunk of raw hotdog.

Can you use marshmallows for fish bait?

Seriously though, this may seem crazy, but trout fishermen across the west have been catching trout on marshmallows for years, and they still work. Scented marshmallows work even better, and when loaded with a strong fish attractant like garlic, those trout will be lining up to bite your hook.

How do you SPOD accurately?

You should be hitting the clip between 2ft to 6ft above the water to get the best and most accurate drop. The lower it hits the clip the further away from you the bait will spread. The higher you hit it, the more chance there will be of sideways spread as the wind and bow in the line take over.

Can you use a Spod rod for catfish?

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.

What should you not put on a fishing reel?

Never use gasoline, lighter fluid, or similar products to clean an old fishing reel, as these will melt most plastic pieces. Soaking is not the best way to clean a fishing reel, either, despite widespread internet advice. Excess moisture could get into the gear system and cause long-term damage.

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.

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.

Can you use mono 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.

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 gear ratio is Spod reel?

The XR Spod/Marker is almost without parallel when it comes to the speed of its retrieve. With a beefy 5.7-to-one gear ratio, this reel can haul in 1.38m of line with every turn of the handle.