One of the most versatile of all rods, easy to set up and can cope with almost any water and weather condition.Often referred to as a feeder rod it has a through action.
Stiffer rods are required for casting heavy weights a long distance.
The basic rod needs to be about 12 ft (3.5 m) with 3 strengths of tip (light - medium and heavy) a rod that is too short is less adaptable and line pickup is poor.
Typical line strength 4lbs.
Setting up ---
Overcast slightly, if it is going too far then check the line making sure you release it again when the leger hits the water.
If you are not hitting the same area with each cast, reel in and cast again, repeat until you are hitting the same spot with each cast.
After the ledger has hit bottom, clip the line into line lock on your spool so that the same distance can be achieved with every cast.
Reel in to tighten your line and move the leger towards you a short distance.
Point your rod :-
Down wind on still waters and Down stream on running waters
Position your rod on the rest so that an angle of 90 degrees is made between your rod tip and the line to the ledger or feeder.
Adjust your line so that the quiver tip is lightly tensioned and has a very small curve in it and engage anti reverse.
Pops Tip :- If there isn't a line lock on your spool or if you are using a heavy rig then mark your line by tying a brightly coloured piece of cotton or silko to the line
Over cast and reel back as soon as the leger hits the water so that the marker is in line with third runner
When the tackle has settled reel in a little more so that the marker lines up with the first runner.
Bite Recognition
Quivering of the tip. In most instances this is a preliminary warning.
Pulling the tip round .
Tip straightens.
Strike in the same direction that your rod is pointing.
Down stream on running waters - Down wind on still waters.
