I've never dared try clipping up in open water because I was sure the bigger carp would just smash the line. Now you've explained how to deal with that problem, I am really looking forward to my next trip. Thank you so much for the video.
Nice vid Den! You're becoming the voice of real coarse fishing in the land of Oz. Glad to see your channel (and likes) growing. Loved your wellies too. 😁 Looks like you're ready to replace the divots between chukkas (champers in hand of course). 😉 Keep 'em coming. 👍👍
Great video and very helpful information for someone like myself who has never done any feeder fishing I like the idea of counting the turns of the reel knowing each turn of the reel is just under a metre is very useful! Thanks dude!
Hi Den, Thanks for the video, could have used the tip about not to free-spool line around bank stick last week - what a mess I made of my line😂 . As you explained, casting of the method feeder is more complicated then it first appears, the lifting of the rod as the feeder hits the water is key to providing some line to work with in order that you’re not sitting at the very limit on the line clip. The other trick I found, after my disaster with the bank stick measuring method was to get some Drennan Power Gum in Red and tie a 5 turn slip knot on my main line at my desired distance. Even the 14lb Power Gum will cast through the rod eyes and gives an easy way of resetting the distance when fishing to a bank. Thanks again for the great content and for responding so directly to your subscribers.
No worries Clive. I'm glad I could help. By the way I have seen the Powergum idea before, but I have never tried it. When you say you used a 5 turn slip knot, is that the same as the knots used for locking slider floats?
@@FishingwithDen Yes, and the rubbery nature of the Powergum means it's nice and grippy even on fluorocarbon line although it will slide with a bit of effort.
@@clivebrooker1 Thanks Clive. It's very similar to the one I use. Does it reduce distance whilst on the reel spool by catching the coils of line as they come off the spool?
On the initial setup for the line clip, try putting a small knot of magic flouro marker on the line. Then you can see the same point to clip up to! Thanks Den
Hi dan good video but you could use distance sticks or to bank sticks just lay your rod on the bank behind your peg and push one bank stick in the ground at the bottom of your rod butt and push the other bank stick in the ground at the end eye on your rod tip then rap your method feeder twice around one of the sticks and then start rapping the line from your rod around both sticks from one to the other counting every rap when you have got the distance you want to fish at put the line clip on and if you have to take the line out of the clip you have got a reference of how menny raps you need to do to be fishing on the same spot this methord is used by a lot of specimen carp anglers
God I'm getting slow on the uptake! I've watched about ten of your videos and only just realized you are in Australia! I wondered how Den's Pond could possibly exist, a place with more fish than most UK commercials and nobody fishing it. I thought it must be in the middle of some executive homes estate in Surrey where everyone else was only interested in playing golf!! Now I know why it's always sunny. Great videos.
Lol. Thanks mate. I got here 4 years ago on retirement and by sheer luck, I bought a house on the estate with Den's Pond in it. The first time I fished it, I didn't know if it even had any fish. Locals walking their dogs use to come up and say 'Why are you fishing here? There's no fish". Who Knew eh?
Cast out where you want, clipped up, and let the feeder settle. Then use a white marker pen, rubbing it over about a foot of line in front of the reel. It's an easy way to get back to the right distance, after unclipping.
Another great vid. I have seen that wetting the line before you start helps with the cast. Aso if you can do a long cast with a lead over snag free field to get rid of the twists that liketo get behind your reel when ever you have decent fish on ;)
I use the MAP reel too , just makes life easier , I use a line marker as no room for bank sticks where I fish , and unless I write it down , I'll forget reel turns . I' m not bothered about being bang on every cast though , as I create splodges of bait in an area , and I am not casting to features , nor do I fish commercials where I might overcast into the swim of the bloke opposite lol. None of the French lads round here fish the feeder , but continentals tend to use the elastic method- which I couldn't get the hang of , its shown at the end of this gents video - think its tip No 5 .
What a palava lol.....I don't need it.....pretty good judge of distance.,...never failed to hit that dinner table .....great advice for less experienced anglers tho 👍
By far the best line clips from Map always work 100 percent if you set them up correctly, I can highly recommend these reels from Map for any feeder angler. You can also use a sensas line marker to easily find the same casting distance.
Hi Den, I’m new to coarse fishing and have started method fishing with a lot of success. My question is this, when fishing after about 4 or 5 casts I find that every time I bring the line in to bait up again or remove a fish the line is twisted around the tip, I’ve already broken 2 tips and had snap offs when this has happened. Can you help. Many thanks in advance. Tim
Line twisting around the tip after a fish or re-baiting is very common when feeder fishing Tim. It's caused by slack line, so if you can, try to keep a very small amount of tension between the feeder end and the rod tip during the process. Also, check to make sure there is no twisting around the tip when you pick the rod back up. You can do this by lifting the rod so the feeder is out of the water, then pull on the line gently between the reel and the first ring. If there is a twist on the tip, you will feel it. This way, you can clear the twist before you actually cast. I hope this helps. Tight lines.
Hi Den, thanks for the tips I will keep a lookout for your next video. I'm very new to coarse fishing, previously I was a deep sea fisherman so everything is very much more intricate. Your videos have been a great help during the transition. Thanks Den
@@539asrrm No worries Tim. I will be doing the video about line twisting around the rod tip on Thursday, but it may be a week or 2 before it gets published as I often have a string of videos ready to go.
Excellent... so simple! Thanks
Ive learned more in one hour watching your videos than I've learned all year, thanks so much : )
No worries Johnny. Have a great Christmas & New Year.
Thanks for making this really clear. Clearest explanation I have seen
Thanks mate.
Thanks for the tips 👍
Great explanation Den .
I've never dared try clipping up in open water because I was sure the bigger carp would just smash the line. Now you've explained how to deal with that problem, I am really looking forward to my next trip. Thank you so much for the video.
Learning lots,thanks Den.
Thanks Ian. I'm glad your finding my videos useful.
perfect thanks, I couldn't understand how clipping up wouldn't lead to a disaster. I will give it a go. love to fish hard on the bottom, tight lines
I'm old enough to remember when Den used to make swimming videos 😂🤣 Great video sire 👍
very informative ive lost many fish against the clip and now know how to unclip and get back to the distance
I'm glad it helped mate. Tight Lines.
Nice vid Den! You're becoming the voice of real coarse fishing in the land of Oz. Glad to see your channel (and likes) growing. Loved your wellies too. 😁 Looks like you're ready to replace the divots between chukkas (champers in hand of course). 😉 Keep 'em coming. 👍👍
Thanks very much John. The wellies are thermal because it's been so cold here lately, but I take your point. Lol.
@@FishingwithDen I retain a similar pair myself. 😁👍
Thank you for sharing this Den. I too had the same question being new to fishing. I think I'll sub if the rest of your content is this helpful
Thanks Andre. I try to provide information for all levels of anglers, so please feel free to browse through my videos.
Great video and very helpful information for someone like myself who has never done any feeder fishing I like the idea of counting the turns of the reel knowing each turn of the reel is just under a metre is very useful! Thanks dude!
I'm glad your finding my videos helpful.😁
Hi Den, Thanks for the video, could have used the tip about not to free-spool line around bank stick last week - what a mess I made of my line😂 . As you explained, casting of the method feeder is more complicated then it first appears, the lifting of the rod as the feeder hits the water is key to providing some line to work with in order that you’re not sitting at the very limit on the line clip. The other trick I found, after my disaster with the bank stick measuring method was to get some Drennan Power Gum in Red and tie a 5 turn slip knot on my main line at my desired distance. Even the 14lb Power Gum will cast through the rod eyes and gives an easy way of resetting the distance when fishing to a bank. Thanks again for the great content and for responding so directly to your subscribers.
No worries Clive. I'm glad I could help. By the way I have seen the Powergum idea before, but I have never tried it. When you say you used a 5 turn slip knot, is that the same as the knots used for locking slider floats?
@@FishingwithDen Yes, and the rubbery nature of the Powergum means it's nice and grippy even on fluorocarbon line although it will slide with a bit of effort.
@@clivebrooker1 Cool. Thanks mate.
Just for completeness here is the knot I used. www.anglingtimes.co.uk/advice/rigs/articles/how-to-tie-the-stop-knot
@@clivebrooker1 Thanks Clive. It's very similar to the one I use. Does it reduce distance whilst on the reel spool by catching the coils of line as they come off the spool?
Another great video Den. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks Paul.
Great videos den,they’ve helped me put fish in my net
On the initial setup for the line clip, try putting a small knot of magic flouro marker on the line. Then you can see the same point to clip up to! Thanks Den
Hi dan good video but you could use distance sticks or to bank sticks just lay your rod on the bank behind your peg and push one bank stick in the ground at the bottom of your rod butt and push the other bank stick in the ground at the end eye on your rod tip then rap your method feeder twice around one of the sticks and then start rapping the line from your rod around both sticks from one to the other counting every rap when you have got the distance you want to fish at put the line clip on and if you have to take the line out of the clip you have got a reference of how menny raps you need to do to be fishing on the same spot this methord is used by a lot of specimen carp anglers
Never used a method feeder as yet, I have bought a few but as of yet never used one, nice information Den, thanks mate.
Your welcome Russell. Tight lines mate.
Cheers Den, again a very good tip, all helps when under pressure with a fish on
God I'm getting slow on the uptake! I've watched about ten of your videos and only just realized you are in Australia! I wondered how Den's Pond could possibly exist, a place with more fish than most UK commercials and nobody fishing it. I thought it must be in the middle of some executive homes estate in Surrey where everyone else was only interested in playing golf!! Now I know why it's always sunny.
Great videos.
Lol. Thanks mate. I got here 4 years ago on retirement and by sheer luck, I bought a house on the estate with Den's Pond in it. The first time I fished it, I didn't know if it even had any fish. Locals walking their dogs use to come up and say 'Why are you fishing here? There's no fish". Who Knew eh?
Cast out where you want, clipped up, and let the feeder settle. Then use a white marker pen, rubbing it over about a foot of line in front of the reel. It's an easy way to get back to the right distance, after unclipping.
Another great vid. I have seen that wetting the line before you start helps with the cast. Aso if you can do a long cast with a lead over snag free field to get rid of the twists that liketo get behind your reel when ever you have decent fish on ;)
I use the MAP reel too , just makes life easier , I use a line marker as no room for bank sticks where I fish , and unless I write it down , I'll forget reel turns .
I' m not bothered about being bang on every cast though , as I create splodges of bait in an area , and I am not casting to features , nor do I fish commercials where I might overcast into the swim of the bloke opposite lol.
None of the French lads round here fish the feeder , but continentals tend to use the elastic method- which I couldn't get the hang of , its shown at the end of this gents video - think its tip No 5 .
Hi Jaques. I don't see a link for a video in your comments?
What a palava lol.....I don't need it.....pretty good judge of distance.,...never failed to hit that dinner table .....great advice for less experienced anglers tho 👍
By far the best line clips from Map always work 100 percent if you set them up correctly, I can highly recommend these reels from Map for any feeder angler. You can also use a sensas line marker to easily find the same casting distance.
Hi Den, I’m new to coarse fishing and have started method fishing with a lot of success. My question is this, when fishing after about 4 or 5 casts I find that every time I bring the line in to bait up again or remove a fish the line is twisted around the tip, I’ve already broken 2 tips and had snap offs when this has happened. Can you help. Many thanks in advance. Tim
Line twisting around the tip after a fish or re-baiting is very common when feeder fishing Tim. It's caused by slack line, so if you can, try to keep a very small amount of tension between the feeder end and the rod tip during the process. Also, check to make sure there is no twisting around the tip when you pick the rod back up. You can do this by lifting the rod so the feeder is out of the water, then pull on the line gently between the reel and the first ring. If there is a twist on the tip, you will feel it. This way, you can clear the twist before you actually cast. I hope this helps. Tight lines.
Hi Tim. Just to let you know I'm going to do a quick tip video on how to overcome your problem.
Hi Den, thanks for the tips I will keep a lookout for your next video. I'm very new to coarse fishing, previously I was a deep sea fisherman so everything is very much more intricate. Your videos have been a great help during the transition. Thanks Den
@@539asrrm No worries Tim. I will be doing the video about line twisting around the rod tip on Thursday, but it may be a week or 2 before it gets published as I often have a string of videos ready to go.
Fishing with Den thanks Den
If you mark about 4" of line at the clip with a Sharpie it helps 👍
Another great informative video again Den! Thanks🎣👍🏻
Good quality reels will tell you on the box that one turn is 0.75mters or 0.8mters so ten turns is 7.5meters and so on
Count the turns or mark the line, to get in the same spot that's easy practice practice practice 😁
Distance sticks