spinning tips

[pookie5488]

Hi again, took all your advice on spinning rod and reel, I know have what i need so iam heading out soon, so thank you.

Iam now asking can you have a succsesful trip using lures only or is it best to use bait two.

What is the best weather and tide to spin on and iam targeting pollock and wrasse so what lures work for these.

[conor]

Hi pookie,
Try using small leadheads with either firetails or baited with a full mackerel belly or back strip (I prefer belly - cut from under the chin to the very tip - bungholio included). Also try flicking small shads and spinning sandeel imitations (varied speed of retrieve).

I'd also try german sprats (see euro tackle) and dexter wedges (euro tackle do a nice version of these too).

Where you fishing ? What spinning outfit did you get ?

Cheers,
Conor.

[pookie]

I took all advice and got a 2.5 test carp rod and it fires a lure out like stink.Been told will handle any fish out there so happy with it.

My problem is if i use a 1 oz weight say tyed to line and the lure forward of this to get me out more will this affect how the lure works.

I have lead heads for my jelly worms and such but got a few other lures not heavy enough on there own.

And if i were using sandeel and did the same would it matter

[Adrian]

and iam targeting pollock and wrasse

If you catch wrasse on a lure it will be an exception rather than the rule, wrasse normally feed on shellfish i.e. they don't usually chase live fish for food. I've actually caught all my wrasse on a lure :P, All 1 of them that is :roll: and it was a surprise at the time, and will probably never happen again. Kieran reckoned at the time that it was protecting it's territory and attacked the lure.

[conor]

try using a drilled bullet or one of those long drilled weights just slightly up the line from the lure (above a small swivel and bead). There are leads specifically designed for spinning (have spring like things on each end to attach to line) . I've tried it a few times and it doesn't affect the lures action that much. Also try to get your hands on some sinking plugs, they usually are that wee bit heavier and help with distance casting.

Also, if your lures are a bit on the light side, think about reduced diameter lines as they will help get a bit more distance.

If all else fails and you have loads of cash, get one of those remote control bait boats that carp fishing puffs use, to drop off your lure a few hundred yards out. Could be costly on batteries though.

[Ronald]

using ragworm on the lead heads works well ,pollack and wrasse will both take it .
storm sandeels are brilliant but dont last very long as the pollack tear them to bits !

[conor]

talking of Storm stuff, you want to see the storm lures I got in the states - class. Am going to have a go at the pollock tomorrow with them, it's not so much the lure as the fitting and hook that create the movement. Must look them up and post a link.

[conor]

sorry, wasn't storm, it was the Berkley Blade dancer, lethel for pike, I imagine it'll be as good for pollock.