Anyone wants to talk about their usual tackle & rig setups & how effective it has been? Let me start off, I usually fish at payponds & use the following:
5’6’’ rod in the 6-12lb category. Usually go for fast or medium-fast action types.
1000 - 2500 series reels (which typically hold 150yards of 10 - 12 lb line). Current favourite is the Ryobi Zauber 1000.
15lb line. Normally Ichiban brand cause its the thinnest I can find. For some ponds I upgrade to 20lb line.
Usual main tackle are Y float about between 3 - 6 feet lenght from float to hook & Bomb rigs with 4 - 6 hooks for bottom fishing.
I am not a very prolific fisho, usually average 1 - 3 fish in most of my 3-4 hour fishing trips depending on the paypond. So far I am satisfied with my set-ups, but if anyone has better ideas do share.
Bomb rig with 4-6 hooks [:0]. Isn’t it too many hooks on one rig. Could you explain the design of this rig please.[:)]
Moreover, I have little idea of fishing with 5ft 6 inches rod. Have always been fishing with 7 ft or 8 ft rods and never on a rod less than 6.5 ft. What are the advantages of using small size rods, other than convenience of carriage / transportation[?][?]
Well, i never tied the rig, just bought it from the shop. The ones with red strings and sometimes with a spring. For C&R ponds i normally just use one hook for bottom fishing, but in ponds where i can take back the catch like Damansara Perdana I use the multi-hook bomb rigs.
Sualeh - in addition to the obvious convenience when transporting ( which is debatable if we consider 2 piece rods ), to me, the other benefit is if you fish alone.
My everyday rods are mostly 6 1/2 feet - 7 feet - and even then, I sometimes have problems landing a fish with a net unless I grab the rod near the middle.
No, I do not own any rods less than 6 feet ( prawn rods exempted ) but luckily have a few friends [:)]
i have a rod that’s 5 1/2ft. i think compared to my 6-7ft rods, it gives me better casting accuracy.
what i’ve heard from fishing experts is that the longer the rod, the farther u can cast; the shorter the rod, the more easy it is to cast accurately.
for me, a shorter rod also allows for casting from tight spots. sometimes, if we need to cast from a place with lots of plants around or with trees above us, it’s a bit easier then.
the bomb rig can be bought ready from tackle shops, or can be made by on your own. here is an example…