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For anyone wondering on how much to take off your spomb to feed over your rigs..Fox have done underwater testing, they found that taking 1ft off the spomb for every 4ft of water is perfect 👍
This is why I love these videos. I have fished wraps myself so I know most of this, but a small loop after the big loop to change spod and lead quicker. So simple, I never knew that. Cheers Carl, great vid
@@fishingtutorials But how does it work if the water is deeper? Like 10 or 12 or more ft. Because then it would be different right? Maybe if it is possible could you make a tutorial for that? (Spod beginner 😅)
In this case you should consider the depth. Imagine you are feeding with the spomb. When it lands, the feed goes directrly below the spot. When casting the rig, depending on the depth, it lands some distance back to you.
But deam, what a nice lakes you are fishing! My man, come to Bulgaria to see all the thrash in the world dumped on the bank. There is little or no respect to the fish itself. Poor story :(
Man thank you for the consistent uploads. We got great carp fishing within minutes of my house, n I been getting really into it, you provide a lot of helpful info
You would probably cringe to high hell if you saw the techniques and rods I been using lmao. Making due with my 7' medium heavy bass rods. Inline weight with 2' 20lb fluorocarbon to a 1/32 oz jighead tipped with corn. I'm fishing ~2 feet of water in Lily beds.
Nice video ,be nice to see a video on if you where fishing in deep water about your thoughts on the swing back of the lead when hitting the clip and do you need too add any extra wraps!
You can use plastic/rubber clip to save a lot of your time, when you got a gait your line with drop from clip by it self but it will let you keep the distance when casting.
if you want to take the line out the clip, you can use a marker on the line . after a fish you just cast the jig with no bait,reel until that marked spot on the line and clip again
Great video and good for beginners. I don't think your actually fishing accurately if your spombing over the top as the spombed bait will be past your hook bait as no consideration for swing back of the lead compared to the spomb landed on top of the water.
I think he is fishing in shallow waters so in his case there is no need to give more wraps to the rod he's fishing with since it will be nearly in the same square as his feed, if you fish in deep waters defnitely helps giving more line to the fishing rod.
Thank you very much. Really good video. What is about the angle difference. As example. I am fishing 20 rod length (240 ft) in a deepth of 35 ft… Do I still have to set both rods to the same length? My fishing mate told me the spomb has to be shorter than the rod because of the angle. Do you think this is necessary?
Good video mate, I would just mention when you take the line from your fishing rod do you mark your line so you can reclip on next cast or do you re wrap everytime?
In most depths, at any sort of distance, it's negligible and it's best to ignore it. At worst, your hookbait will be on the nearside of the bait, which isn't a bad thing anyway. In deeper water, especially at shorter range, it can make a difference. The solution is easy, use a separate marker float rod, clip it up to the same distance and pop it up. This puts your rig and marker lead on the same spot, with the marker directly above. Now, clip up the sold rod, cast to the float, and if it goes too far, you can adjust.
There’s a lot of controversy surrounding this subject, I never really worry too much unless I’m fishing big French lakes where I’m using the bait boat (cheating) is what I used to think 😂 - massive edge for getting your rig under huge overhanging trees etc … but if I’m fishing open water and still using the boat and maybe fishing in a hole or deeper channel that the fish may patrol at 15-20’ I may put my spod rod out in the boat with just a lead attached. Clip it up when the boat stops, then perhaps take off 6’ and put your spomb on for baiting up while your 2-3 rods are out so you don’t have to keep putting piles of bait over the top (yes there’s many boats like mine with a kind of spiral in the hopper which kicks the bait out around your spot. However, I like to keep the distance relatively the same and a few spombs around the baited spot so it’s all not in one tight patch they may trigger the fish to think “eh up lads. I wouldn’t eat that” but just do whatever YOU feel comfortable with doing. You could listen to 10 or more anglers that will all offer you different options and you will fry your brain. For smaller waters like where Carl was fishing I wouldn’t adjust anything as it’s probably only 6-8 foot deep. Just be confident and tight lines guys and girls …
Thank you! I was just considering getting spod rod. My only question is, did ever happened to you that the line clip would snap or the line would break during cast?
Right up until near the end of the video I was like “c’mon Carl, make sure you stand in the exact same spot - Carl is a top angler and mixes with the big boys and hold his own so just listen to him and you can’t go wrong. Just imagine if you do all your leading around to get a clean drop and clipped found your spots (especially on weedy or silty lake beds) then stand 2’ to the left or indeed back, your rig could potentially be sat on top of a weed bed or plugged into silt, so in effect you’re not “fishing, you’re camping 😂
Thank you Lex! Just filmed that yesterday actually! All of the fish are in now :) got a few carp films to edit, then I can get on editing pt 4. It will be out in July!
Great video Carl fantastic to see you still uploading new content. Any plans on doing a river fishing video on your other channel. Now the season is up and running. Live all your content and can't wait for more. I've learnt so much from watching your channel. Please keep the great work and content 🙏 👏 👍
Now you have taken the line out of the clip, do you have to use the measuring sticks to get the right distance or is there another/ quicker way to do this?
What about deeper water should you bring the spod back or less wraps on the sticks and if so how many times I have a 40ft quarry with a road running through the middle about 28ft deep so for that I go 1 rod length sorter on my spod rod to my actual fishing rod is this right or should it be more ???
Carl I noticed when you put the line in the clip you went from the front of the clip to the back which sort of makes a loop, when I use the clip just put the line straight through. Is there a reason for the way you did it or is that just the way you do it?
@@fishingtutorials thank you i always wondered what they are love the vids to lookin for a better reel for my 6ft dwarf as only got big pits and a little match reel
@@fishingtutorials OK Carl thank you again for the reply looking fwd to seeing the video also have you ever fished in the Forest of Dean South Gloucestershire
@@fishingtutorials Thats my experience with spoding just midi spomb for 130 m + it snaps in third cast in this knot, with larger spomb for longer distance can snap in first cast :D *45 lb shock braid
But you’re not allowed for the pull back you get with the hookbait rod that you don’t get with the spod rod. I read that for every 4ft of depth you need to be 1ft shorter for the spod rod
It's a device that is able to hold bait, which when cast out can accurately deliver bait to bait-up a particular spot :) - it opens on impact to release the bait.
For short to medium casts your normal fishing line or braid will work ok without a shockleader. When using a dedicated spod/marker braid a shockleader will be needed as the spod/marker braid will be much thinner and could cut into your finger on the cast, or snap under the pressure of a big cast!
It's not landing in the same place, your spomb/spod is ejecting the bait on the surface, your rod is clipped up the same but by the time your lead hits the bottom it's arced back towards you, depending on depth of water you can be several meters out. Should have used a marker float at the distance you've clipped the rod and set the spomb/spod at the distance of the float.
You are making a fallacy by clipping both reels at the same distance. Especially in deeper water, the feed will lie much further than the hookbait. Because the spomb doesn't have to travel down with the same amound of line out, but your hookbait will.
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For anyone wondering on how much to take off your spomb to feed over your rigs..Fox have done underwater testing, they found that taking 1ft off the spomb for every 4ft of water is perfect 👍
Thank you so much that’s exactly why I came to this video to see if he mentioned it but saw your comment after thank you
This is why I love these videos. I have fished wraps myself so I know most of this, but a small loop after the big loop to change spod and lead quicker. So simple, I never knew that. Cheers Carl, great vid
Haha yes, it’s really helpful. :)
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But how does it work if the water is deeper? Like 10 or 12 or more ft. Because then it would be different right? Maybe if it is possible could you make a tutorial for that? (Spod beginner 😅)
@@y666boersma also want to know this as the lake i fish is 24ft deep
@@y666boersmathere is another comment that said for every 4 feet of water (depth) that you take off 1 foot hope that helps
@@M47T1N1958there is another comment that said for every 4 feet of water (depth) that you take off 1 foot hope that helps
In this case you should consider the depth.
Imagine you are feeding with the spomb. When it lands, the feed goes directrly below the spot.
When casting the rig, depending on the depth, it lands some distance back to you.
But deam, what a nice lakes you are fishing! My man, come to Bulgaria to see all the thrash in the world dumped on the bank. There is little or no respect to the fish itself. Poor story :(
( yeah, okay… spod rod a thirth of the depth shorter is a general thumb rule…👍)
Fox have done an underwater testing this they found that taking 1ft off the spomb for every 4ft of water is perfect 👍
@@karakus_gokhan Fox have done an underwater testing this they found that taking 1ft off the spomb for every 4ft of water is perfect 👍
Your videos have taught us so much you explain and show things done properly would love to fish with you one day haha
double loop idea is great although i just use a quick change clip :)
Man thank you for the consistent uploads. We got great carp fishing within minutes of my house, n I been getting really into it, you provide a lot of helpful info
Really pleased to hear it!! Glad they're helping :) You're so welcome
You would probably cringe to high hell if you saw the techniques and rods I been using lmao. Making due with my 7' medium heavy bass rods. Inline weight with 2' 20lb fluorocarbon to a 1/32 oz jighead tipped with corn. I'm fishing ~2 feet of water in Lily beds.
Absolutely loving the videos Carl doing a great job proper helped me out to start Carp fishing thanks keep it up
Thanks mate :) glad it helped! 👍
The two loops is a brilliant idea, thank you for that 👍
Totally agree. :)
Thanks Carl, very simple when you know how, always explained and demonstrated well! Cheers dude! 👍😎
Just starting out and your videos make things so simple. Every session I add something new 👍
Ahh glad to hear that Tevor :) enjoy your fishing!
Every day is school day, learn so much from these vids
So glad :)
Hi Carl I love your amazing videos you have inspired me to start fishing and I love is so thank you so much ❤️ also keep up the great work
Thank you :) Happy to hear that Myles!
Another brilliant video Carl. Keep it up. Can't wait for more
So excited for this video! Love your videos so informational and really helpful. Keep up the good work!
Glad to hear they help :) Thank you Riley!
Nice video ,be nice to see a video on if you where fishing in deep water about your thoughts on the swing back of the lead when hitting the clip and do you need too add any extra wraps!
You would need to shorten your spod rod
Another great video I can't wait for a new pond update soon please.👌🐟
Thank you mate! Stocked the rest of the fish yesterday! Look like pt 4 will hopefully be out in July :)
@@fishingtutorials thanks that sounds sounds👍
You're welcome! :)
@@fishingtutorials👍
Loved that, simplicity 👏 thank you
You're welcome mate :) glad you found it clear
Very explanatory. Thanks
Amazing. You've helped me get my head round wraps and clips LOL Thanks!
Glad to help! You're welcome :)
Thanks for explaining that Carl.
You're welcome Carl :)
Thank you for the information and very easy to watch videos, appreciate you. Cheers from Colorado! 👍 🎣
You're so welcome! Glad you find them helpful :)
Good tutorial helps with the learning curve for beginners
Glad you think so, cheers John.
You can use plastic/rubber clip to save a lot of your time, when you got a gait your line with drop from clip by it self but it will let you keep the distance when casting.
if you want to take the line out the clip, you can use a marker on the line .
after a fish you just cast the jig with no bait,reel until that marked spot on the line and clip again
Thank you Carl! It’s been such an informative lesson. I’ve been learning a lot from your videos.
Great video and good for beginners. I don't think your actually fishing accurately if your spombing over the top as the spombed bait will be past your hook bait as no consideration for swing back of the lead compared to the spomb landed on top of the water.
I think he is fishing in shallow waters so in his case there is no need to give more wraps to the rod he's fishing with since it will be nearly in the same square as his feed, if you fish in deep waters defnitely helps giving more line to the fishing rod.
Very helpful cheers Carl
Glad to hear mate :)
@@fishingtutorials resulting in my new PB - not a monster but still an awesome feeling 😄
@@PBUCKY1969 Mega! Well done mate!!!
@@PBUCKY1969 Exactly that! A pb no matter how big is always awesome!
If you unclip everytime is good to use a line marker, it's easier .
Very informative video. Thanks.
You're welcome :) Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much. Really good video.
What is about the angle difference.
As example. I am fishing 20 rod length (240 ft) in a deepth of 35 ft… Do I still have to set both rods to the same length?
My fishing mate told me the spomb has to be shorter than the rod because of the angle.
Do you think this is necessary?
Great Vid ! anymore info fishing / spombing at depth alllowing for swingback ?
Good video mate, I would just mention when you take the line from your fishing rod do you mark your line so you can reclip on next cast or do you re wrap everytime?
Filmed at the same time as the "starting carp fishing" video?
Dont you have to take into account that the lead drops back ? Especially in deeper venues?
In most depths, at any sort of distance, it's negligible and it's best to ignore it. At worst, your hookbait will be on the nearside of the bait, which isn't a bad thing anyway.
In deeper water, especially at shorter range, it can make a difference.
The solution is easy, use a separate marker float rod, clip it up to the same distance and pop it up. This puts your rig and marker lead on the same spot, with the marker directly above.
Now, clip up the sold rod, cast to the float, and if it goes too far, you can adjust.
When your spom/spod is 3ft further past your hook bait due to the depth of the lake that's massive!
Every 3ft of depth down is 1ft drop back is what i think
There’s a lot of controversy surrounding this subject, I never really worry too much unless I’m fishing big French lakes where I’m using the bait boat (cheating) is what I used to think 😂 - massive edge for getting your rig under huge overhanging trees etc … but if I’m fishing open water and still using the boat and maybe fishing in a hole or deeper channel that the fish may patrol at 15-20’ I may put my spod rod out in the boat with just a lead attached. Clip it up when the boat stops, then perhaps take off 6’ and put your spomb on for baiting up while your 2-3 rods are out so you don’t have to keep putting piles of bait over the top (yes there’s many boats like mine with a kind of spiral in the hopper which kicks the bait out around your spot. However, I like to keep the distance relatively the same and a few spombs around the baited spot so it’s all not in one tight patch they may trigger the fish to think “eh up lads. I wouldn’t eat that” but just do whatever YOU feel comfortable with doing. You could listen to 10 or more anglers that will all offer you different options and you will fry your brain.
For smaller waters like where Carl was fishing I wouldn’t adjust anything as it’s probably only 6-8 foot deep.
Just be confident and tight lines guys and girls …
Wonder why beginners find it more complicated your talking more advanced
The small loop is genius never thort of that👍
Thank you! I was just considering getting spod rod. My only question is, did ever happened to you that the line clip would snap or the line would break during cast?
Right up until near the end of the video I was like “c’mon Carl, make sure you stand in the exact same spot - Carl is a top angler and mixes with the big boys and hold his own so just listen to him and you can’t go wrong.
Just imagine if you do all your leading around to get a clean drop and clipped found your spots (especially on weedy or silty lake beds) then stand 2’ to the left or indeed back, your rig could potentially be sat on top of a weed bed or plugged into silt, so in effect you’re not “fishing, you’re camping 😂
Sick vid guys
Nice and simple..well-done
Thank you Mike :)
Another brilliant video Carl. when's the next video of u getting your fish for the big pond.
Thank you Lex! Just filmed that yesterday actually! All of the fish are in now :) got a few carp films to edit, then I can get on editing pt 4. It will be out in July!
Great video Carl fantastic to see you still uploading new content. Any plans on doing a river fishing video on your other channel. Now the season is up and running. Live all your content and can't wait for more. I've learnt so much from watching your channel. Please keep the great work and content 🙏 👏 👍
Thank you! So glad to hear it :)
@@fishingtutorialshello pls say name your carp rods!
Thanks, that's what i needed. :)
When clipping up, it's a good idea to go around the clip twice.
Hi Carl, thanks for the tips! What rule do you use when fishing in deep water 10-35ft? Thanks :)
that's what Iwas wondering as well. When the water is 5m+ deep the difference can be quite substantial.
Thank you very much for the detailed report! ;) What kind of main line or casting line do you use for the spomb rod?
I've just got some cheap braid on there, but the Korda Basix spod braid is a good price and casts well. :)
do the rods have to be the same height
Now you have taken the line out of the clip, do you have to use the measuring sticks to get the right distance or is there another/ quicker way to do this?
Hello I was just wondering if your Spod or marker rod should be the same length as your main rods? Because of wrapping and stuff with the sticks
What about deeper water should you bring the spod back or less wraps on the sticks and if so how many times I have a 40ft quarry with a road running through the middle about 28ft deep so for that I go 1 rod length sorter on my spod rod to my actual fishing rod is this right or should it be more ???
One guy on here said for every 4 feet of water depth take off 1 foot off
Great vid, I've tried this but one question, how do stop the spomb bouncing back and falling short when you add more bait?
Good video but why did you not think about the swing back on the lead?
These videos are aimed at beginners, however I might discuss the more advanced stuff in a future video.
Carl I noticed when you put the line in the clip you went from the front of the clip to the back which sort of makes a loop, when I use the clip just put the line straight through. Is there a reason for the way you did it or is that just the way you do it?
what is the reel that you use they look really nice and i need some new ones
@@joes3920 I think GS4000 as emblems are way bigger
GS4000 :) Nice little reel for all my carping where a big cast is not needed :)
@@fishingtutorials thank you i always wondered what they are love the vids to lookin for a better reel for my 6ft dwarf as only got big pits and a little match reel
Thank you so much for this good example of how to. I tried this before and didn’t go as smoothly
You're welcome Harry! All the best with it :)
Olá amigo muito prazer em conhecer seu trabalho.
Parabéns pelo belo conteúdo.
Saudações do poeta. Tmj..
Hey there just wondering wot reels do u suggest do u have the daiwas 4500
Would it still drop in the same place if the rods werent the same height
Yes, rod length won’t make a difference. :)
This video is helpful are you still doing that thing where do go fishing with your fans
Do you have any advice on using this on big rivers?
You using Daiwa Crosscasts 21? Just about to purchase this. What they like
They're decent! I've used them for a few years now :)
Can I use that spod thing on my feeder rod ?
And what do i do if my spod rod is shorter than my actual carp rod. Do i just use spod rod size of the distance sticks with a just longer rod
When are we going to get the final pond video?
Stocked the rest of the koi yesterday! Should be out in July :) Had lots of carp filming trip recently, lots of editing to do now.
@@fishingtutorials OK Carl thank you again for the reply looking fwd to seeing the video also have you ever fished in the Forest of Dean South Gloucestershire
You're welcome mate :) no only fished Hereford area, upper Wye
@@fishingtutorials We have some great carp fishing areas around here you should try the area
When is that hat coming to your shop?
Can i use a normal reel (fox eos 10000fd) for a spod rod setup
Dont use second loop for untie the not beacase the braid will be weaker and for longer casts with midi and larger spombs it can snap really easily
You may think that, but in my experience this second loop has never broken even with spodding 100 meters for many hours.
@@fishingtutorials Thats my experience with spoding just midi spomb for 130 m + it snaps in third cast in this knot, with larger spomb for longer distance can snap in first cast :D *45 lb shock braid
Thanks but what if my spod rod is longer than my Carp rod?
can you use normal wood stiks for the job
yes you can
I thought you had to bring back your spod rod about half a wrap because if you feel the lead down it comes towards you a little? Or am I wrong
yes it comes to you the half of the depth of the water, if the water is 10ft it will land 5ft shorter on bottom
But you’re not allowed for the pull back you get with the hookbait rod that you don’t get with the spod rod. I read that for every 4ft of depth you need to be 1ft shorter for the spod rod
Can you catch fish with a spod reel??
Hello , what distance sticks do you use here?
Look like korda to me mate
May I ask what to do if your fishing with 9 or 10ft rods but your spot rod is 12ft
It doesn't change anything, just leave the distance sticks in the same place ;)
whats the rocket things on your rod?
It's a device that is able to hold bait, which when cast out can accurately deliver bait to bait-up a particular spot :) - it opens on impact to release the bait.
It's called a spod, or smomb depending on the brand :)
@@fishingtutorials thanks you, I want to get one and I caught my first carp because of your videos! Thank you so much for helping
Ah I'm glad!! Enjoy your fishing mate 😊👍
What's your Spod set up?
Do you need a shock leader if your spombing?
For short to medium casts your normal fishing line or braid will work ok without a shockleader. When using a dedicated spod/marker braid a shockleader will be needed as the spod/marker braid will be much thinner and could cut into your finger on the cast, or snap under the pressure of a big cast!
so i started spombing for the first time and it cracked off using braid, any suggestions?
It can be helpful to keep the braid wet whilst casting. Also using a shock leader made of thick braid can also help.
What about swing back
Name rods pls!
Bring back Alex!
Can't though! He doesn't enjoy carp fishing anymore! :(
It's not landing in the same place, your spomb/spod is ejecting the bait on the surface, your rod is clipped up the same but by the time your lead hits the bottom it's arced back towards you, depending on depth of water you can be several meters out. Should have used a marker float at the distance you've clipped the rod and set the spomb/spod at the distance of the float.
You are making a fallacy by clipping both reels at the same distance. Especially in deeper water, the feed will lie much further than the hookbait. Because the spomb doesn't have to travel down with the same amound of line out, but your hookbait will.
this guy must be a brother of Jordi from Brazzers
we only share one similarity
couldn't be clearer
Glad to hear
Dude just throw it like a football.
making things more complicated every effing day!
Each to their own :)
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😂
This seems so long to do lol
Worth it in certain situations to get bait out to a spot far away, it's down to this style of carp fishing!
@@fishingtutorials it’s not bad idea tbh
Helped me massively on certain venues, especially res diaries season 3! Had to keep baiting the same far away snag to keep drawing them in!
Great video g broughton