Methods, Baits and Rigs

Weigh Tripod

feeds@yuku.com (AdrianHills) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:21:47 GMT

Been looking at getting a weigh tripod. Have seen the Nash one and it seems pretty sturdy. The only problem is that I can't seem to find anyone that's got one in stock.

Can you guys offer any info on other makes or where I can get a Nash one?

Cheers,
Adrian

greys prowla range

feeds@yuku.com (catvirgin) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:02:45 GMT

Hi guys has anybody been checking out greys new prowla terminal gear? I wondered if the 360 paternoster boom rig would be good for livebaits/worm/leeches its fitted with crimped 100lb mono and seems reasonably adjustable anybody see any uses for catting?

perch

feeds@yuku.com (steve fair) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:32:03 GMT

Hi all,
Has anyone used perch live or dead for cats and what results.
many thanks.
Steve

New Shimano Baitrunners

feeds@yuku.com (pikin) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:36:21 GMT

Just when I thought I had settled on my Catfishing reels someone has to go and spoil it!!!

leech help !

feeds@yuku.com (catvirgin) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:34:32 GMT

HI guys need help ive got some biopharm leeches and have had them about 6 weeks now and have been storing them in the hirudogel.
I have had three cats on them and have managed to save some and they have been fine when returned to the gel.I rinse the gel through once a week in mineral water that is also stored in the fridge.Today and yesterday i noticed what looks like a patch of blood in the hirudogel that looks like it is from a bleeding leech does anybody know what it might be?
I...

TEMPRATURE

feeds@yuku.com (CATSNOTCARP) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:09:38 GMT

Ok, still being relatively new to catting, how much longer into the autumn do you think its worth venturing out, with a realistic chance of catching.? I've only got experience on Adams,

loosing live baits

feeds@yuku.com (colin) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:51:24 GMT

i think i need some help!!
i have been fishing live baits on winched out on dumbell rigs and pollyballs on a long hairs. and ive had a few fish, but i often get a short little run (1-2 seconds) and then nothing else, and in the morning ive got no baits on even if ive not even had a little run. the baits are often 4" roach and ive used eagle weave hooks ranging from 2-4/0s

Live Bait Rig

feeds@yuku.com (MICKY DISCO) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:04:04 GMT

As you all know im fairly new to catting and so far ive only used deadbaits and worms anyway the water im going to be fishing is a live bait water and i was just wondering what the best method the one ive got in my mind is a longish hair with a polyball and the live on the hook is this any good?

Dumbell Dilemma...

feeds@yuku.com (Zygote) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:48:04 GMT

My confidence in dumbells took a bit of a knock following my latest session, after a sizey cat managed to not only engulf my livie, but also the front half of my dumbell float. My float is about 16 inches long; the hooklink about 14/15 inches. I reeled the livie in after the short-lived 'take' and discovered that the dumbell was bent in half, with the silicon rubber sleeving at the front ripped. The livie, obviously, was barely alive, and full of pad marks.

Has this happened...

Braid life-span

feeds@yuku.com (Rob) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:14:01 GMT

How often do you change your braided mainline?

I have used the same 30lb powerpro for the past four years and it is still performing without fault. But when raising the subject of braid life-span in my local tackle shop, I was recommend to change every couple of seasons?

I thought it was good for 5 years plus... Am I risking reduced strength or is the tackle shop after a quick buck (or £60)? How often do you replace yours??

Rob

Dynamite and $$!* chum

feeds@yuku.com (MICKY DISCO) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:33:34 GMT

Has anyone tried this stuff for cats? the dynamite stuff is called predator ground bait and the @@%$ chum is by cc moore check them out on line or if youve used them what did you think of them

pop up live baits.

feeds@yuku.com (stig) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:53:45 GMT

hi guys just looking for a bit of help really..ive always used dumbells on the top when fishing with live baits..but want to start using them midwater.ive spoke to some of the regulars and the best way on the water seems to be hair rigging a pollyball and feed line out untill you get to the depth you want..but my question is am i better using a stiff hooklink or a soft braided hook link?
and
how big a bait popper will i need for a good sized roach/rudd??
ive been using 2 (one...

Beginner Advice

feeds@yuku.com (bluben79) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:31:29 GMT

Hello all! This is my first post on this site! A few mates and me are going to Witch lake early next month and I was after a few pointers on setup. I'm going to take two 3lb Fox Warrior XT Rods and Shimano Navi Reels (loaded with 20lb Daiwa Sensor). Would this setup be ok for the size of fish in the water (we're hoping to grab a few sturgeon as well). As for terminal tackle I think it's running only rigs with tubing? Can someone confirm this. Also what hooklink do you...

bottom bait hooks

feeds@yuku.com (bass) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:23:40 GMT

I see a lot of you are using circle hooks for popped up baits, but what patterns have you found best for bottom baits?

singles

feeds@yuku.com (shackman) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:19:10 GMT

hi all has anyone tried just fishing single type baits on there without any free offerings around it,i was just thinking that maybe catfish might be getting spooked of baited areas because all most everyone chucks in loose feed.cheers john

rig tubing

feeds@yuku.com (shackman) — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:12:18 GMT

hi all does anyone no were to get stiff rig tubing from so i can make my own dumbell rigs cheers john.

Dumbell deadbaits

feeds@yuku.com (miv) — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:03:17 GMT

Hello people,
After a bit of advice/belief ....
Have any/many ??? of you had any success on a dumbell fished deadbait i.e lamprey/eel section, fished high up in the water layers.
The reason for asking is that a local club water I,ve recently rejoined is being absolutely hammmered on anglers fishing livebaits and I feel the cats have wised up on this method.
Any...

Fox STR bite alarms

feeds@yuku.com (bigceward) — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:47:20 GMT

Does anyone know if you can use 4 of these alarms with the STR receiver ?

I can't find any literature stating they can take 4 alarms and the set they come comes as 3 + reciever

Mussels

feeds@yuku.com (Chaggy30) — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:53:39 GMT

I noticed theres an article in the dangling crimes this week about fishing mussel meat for +%*#, would it be worth trying for cats? I thought about maybe bundling several pieces together in some bait mesh and hair-rigging it to make a mudpig-proof and more durable bait?

hooklink

feeds@yuku.com (shackman) — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:42:51 GMT

hi lads does anyone no of a hooklink material for bottom baits thats slightly stiffer than braid, i get paranoid about it tangling all the time any advise would be great john.