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Fishing Poles

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Best Fishing Pole

Great video on choosing the best Pole or Rod!

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    More Fishing Poles and Pole Accessories

    • Advanta Power Margin 8.5m Fishing Pole
    • Advanta Pro Carp Power 13m Fishing Pole
    • Advanta Pro SKYkit Short Fishing Pole 1pc Top Kit
    • Daiwa Air Z Pro Pole 16m More Power
    • Daiwa Airity Pro 16m More F1 Package
    • Daiwa Connoisseur G90 16m Pole
    • Daiwa Connoisseur G90 16m Pole More Power Pack
    • Daiwa Connoisseur System Whip 8m
    • Daiwa Generic Interlastic Top Kits
    • Daiwa Matchwinner MW4 16m
    • Daiwa Tournament Pro X 16m More Power
    • Daiwa Whisker X 16m
    • Discover Battle Core Fishing Whip 4m
    • Discover Power Core Margin Pole 5.5m
    • Discover Powertube Carp 9.5m Fishing Pole
    • Discover Tele Whip 3m
    • Drennan Red Range Margin Carp 8m Pole
    • Garbolino UK Power Performance Match 16m Fishing Pole Package
    • Guru A-Class Whip
    • Guru Aventus Zero 900 Fishing Pole 16m + Package + FREE Top Kits
    • MAP TKS 101 3G Series 13m Pole
    • Matrix MTX1 Power V2 Fishing Pole Package 13m
    • Matrix MTX2 Power V2 Fishing Pole Package 14.5m
    • Matrix MTX3 Ultra V2 Fishing Pole Package 16m
    • Matrix Torque Carp Pole
    • Maver MV-R Competition 16m Pole Package
    • Maver MV-R Performance 14.5m Pole Package
    • Maver MV-R X Power Fishing Pole 13m
    • Maver MV-R XS Commercial Fishing Pole Package 16m
    • Maver MV-R XX Commercial Fishing Pole Package 16m
    • Maver MV-R1 Fishing Pole Package 16m
    • Maver MV-R2 Fishing Pole Package 16m
    • Maver MV-R3 Fishing Pole Package 16m
    • Maver MV-R4 Fishing Pole Package 16m
    • Maver Signature Pro Power Pole Package 10m
    • Preston Edge Monster 10m Margin Pole
    • Preston Edge Monster Margin Pole 8.5m
    • Preston Edge Monster Power Top 2 Kit
    • Preston Response System Whip 8m
    • Preston Superium Carp 16m Fishing Pole
    • Preston Superium F1 Short Kit
    • Preston Superium X10 13m Fishing Pole
    • Preston Superium X20 14.5m Fishing Pole
    • Preston Superium X50 16m Fishing Pole
    • Preston Superium X70 16m Fishing Pole

    Float Fishing for Crucian Carp

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    Float Fishing Crucian Carp

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    To catch crucians regularly a very carefully shotted light float rig is imperative the best floats being a fine-tipped antenna or a short narrow-diameter length of peacock quill fished in ‘mini-lift’ style. The object is to see those tiny bites for which crucians are renowned and which often barely register on the float tip (fig. 9B).

    For this reason the single shot (a No. 1 BB or AA depending on float size) should be not more than 2 in from the hook. Try moving it even closer to 1 in away because sometimes this alone can make all the difference between seeing bites or not. The secret after casting in and tightening up so the float cocks is to wind down even further so the tip is just the merest ‘blimp’ on the surface. Strike the slightest movement.

    When crucians are really feeding confidently denoted by clusters of small bubbles regularly rising to the surface the float might even lift completely out of the water and lie flat as the carp tills its head up after sucking up the bait and dislodges the shot. Or the tip will sink positively as the crucian characteristically runs along the bottom. Many more bites will barely register on the float so you need 10 hold the rod throughout and be eagle-eyed.

    To stand a better chance of hilling bites from crafty crucians that just lie on the bottom blowing the bait in and out rig up a light antenna float with a dust shot 2-3 in from the hook with the bulk.

    shot set at mid depth {fig. 9A). After carefully plumbing the swim adjust the float so the bait is literally a fraction above the bottom. As with the lift rig strike at the slightest movement on the float tip. Remember to keep loose feed or small balls of groundbait going in on the little-and-often principle and they might be encouraged lo feed all day. A ruse always worth trying when they are particularly dour is to gently wind the float in 6 in at a time which makes the bait lift upwards enticingly and fall gently down to the bottom again. Baits which are inherently buoyant like bread flake or csters or which are expected to move as worms work best when ‘twitching’ in this way to encourage bites.

    Incidentally both these rigs work effectively for tench that are biting particularly shyly.

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    Shimano Poles

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    Shimano Poles are Back in the Game!

    Shimano returns to the pole market with the long-awaited Aero range.

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    Shimano Poles Aero Range

    The Aero Competition pole range has been many years in the making. Employing a dynamic development program conducted without compromise, the design team has maximised the use of Shimano’s leading carbon engineers.

    • Aero Pro Competition
    • Aero X7 Competition
    • Aero X5 Competition

    The Shimano Aero Range is available in 13m and 16m lengths and augers Shimano’s return to dominance of the pole market.

    Shimano’s Aero poles come with a choice of packages to suit all pockets and abilities.

    Videos of Shimano Aero Poles

    Shimano Tackle

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      Shimano Fishing Tackle Range

      • PowerPro Red Braided Mainline
      • PowerPro Red Braided Mainline
      • PowerPro Yellow Braided Mainline
      • Shimano Aerlex XSB Reel
      • Shimano Aerlex XTB 10000 Spod Reel
      • Shimano Aerlex XTB Reel
      • Shimano Aero BB Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Aero Technium MGS XSD Reel
      • Shimano Aero Technium MGS XTD Reel
      • Shimano Aero X5 Distance Feeder Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Aero X5 Distance Heavy Power Feeder Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Aero X5 Distance Power Feeder Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Aero X5 Match Float Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Aero X5 Pellet Waggler Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Aero X5 Precision Feeder Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Aero X5 Precision Multi Feeder Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Aero X7 Distance Feeder Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Aero X7 Finesse Feeder Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Aero X7 Precision Feeder Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Aero XR Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Baitrunner DL Reel
      • Shimano Baitrunner Oceanic Reel
      • Shimano Baitrunner ST FB Reel
      • Shimano Baitrunner ST RB Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Baitrunner X-Aero FB Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Baitrunner X-Aero RA Reel
      • Shimano Baitrunner XT RB Reel
      • Shimano Baitrunner XTB CI4+ LC Reels
      • Shimano Baitrunner XT-B LC Reel
      • Shimano Ball Bearing
      • Shimano Bassterra LRF Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Bassterra Sea Bass Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Beastmaster BX Slim Boat Fishing Rods
      • Shimano Beastmaster XB Reel
      • Shimano Caius Reel
      • Shimano Catana RC Reel
      • Shimano Click Spring (B)
      • Shimano Curado BFS XG Reel
      • Shimano Curado DC Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Exage Monofilament
      • Shimano Exsence Reel
      • Shimano FX Reel
      • Shimano Kairiki 4
      • Shimano Kairiki G5
      • Shimano Lever Shaft Fishing Reel Body
      • Shimano Nasci FC Reel
      • Shimano Nexave FI Reel
      • Shimano Power Aero 14000 XTC Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Power Aero XSB Reel
      • Shimano Power Aero XTB Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Purist BX-1 Barbel Fishing Rods
      • Shimano Sahara DH RD Reel
      • Shimano Sahara FJ Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Sahara RD Reel
      • Shimano Sedona FI Reel
      • Shimano Sienna FG Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Sienna RE Reel
      • Shimano SLX DC Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Speedmaster XSC Reel
      • Shimano Speedmaster XTC Reel
      • Shimano Speedmaster XTD Reel
      • Shimano STC Mini Tele Spinning Fishing Rods
      • Shimano STC Multi-Length Spinning Fishing Rods
      • Shimano STC Spinning Fishing Rods
      • Shimano Stella SW Reel
      • Shimano Stradic CI4+ RA
      • Shimano Stradic GTM RC Reel
      • Shimano Super GT RD Reel
      • Shimano Sustain FJ Reel
      • Shimano Tiagra TI-50WA Fishing Reel Handle Assembly
      • Shimano Tribal Carp Landing Net
      • Shimano Tribal TX-1A Fishing Rods
      • Shimano Tribal TX-2 Carp Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Tribal TX-Ultra A Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Twin Power SW Reel
      • Shimano Twin Power XD Reel
      • Shimano TX-2 Cork Fishing Rods
      • Shimano TX-2 Stalker Rod
      • Shimano TX-A Fishing Spod Rod
      • Shimano TX-Extreme Spod & Marker Fishing Rod
      • Shimano TX-Plus Spod & Marker Fishing Rod
      • Shimano Ultegra 3500 XSD Competition Reel
      • Shimano Ultegra 3500 XSD Competition Reel Spare Spool
      • Shimano Ultegra CI4+ XSC Reel
      • Shimano Ultegra CI4+ XTC Reel
      • Shimano Ultegra CI4+ XTC Reel 14000 Main Shaft
      • Shimano Ultegra FC Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Ultegra Spod Fishing Spare Spool
      • Shimano Ultegra XSD Reel
      • Shimano Ultegra XSE 3500 Competition Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Ultegra XSE Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Ultegra XTD 5500 Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Ultegra XTE 14000 Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Ultegra XTE Spod Reel
      • Shimano Vanford Fishing Reel
      • Shimano Vengeance AX Boat Slim Fishing Rods
      • Shimano Vengeance CX Sea Bass Fishing Rod

      Avanti Poles

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      • Avanti Competition K7 16 Meter
      • Avanti Dri Zone Pole Holdalls
      • Avanti Dri Zone Pole Holdalls
      • Avanti Flexi-Pots Large
      • Avanti Flexi-Pots Medium
      • Avanti Knee Pole Support
      • Avanti Marco Cortesi Barbless Ready Rigs
      • Avanti Match Top Kit
      • Avanti Pole Rollercoaster
      • Avanti Power Top Kit
      • Avanti Pro V Roller

      Avanti Pole Review by Simon Grace

      Initial inspection of the kit was very impressive.  There is a lot of kit for your money BUT nothing comes pre-prepared.

      As there are NO reviews on the Avanti RSX1000 16m pole, I’ve put my money where my mouth is and made a quick YouTube clip.

      Summary wise, this is a GOOD pole…in fact it’s a GREAT pole and don’t let the tackle tarts tell you otherwise.  Yes, at 14.5+m you will be reliant on rollers! At 11-12m I was able to hold the pole myself unaided which felt really balanced and responsive.  The sections all come off cleanly and as a totally new pole fisherman, my learning curve lasted about an hour and from that point I really started to enjoy the feel of the pole as it caught and brought in the fish.  If you are on a budget, this is the pole for you.  If you’re not…go mad! Poles can cost in excess of £1000 for a long one but I hear you can get decent 11m ones for the £600-£800.  That’s still too much than I’m willing to pay but I’m a pleasure fisherman and today was VERY pleasurable.

      With a pole, you have various top kits but only one rod so you only pay for the one…hence why I’m going again tomorrow!  Bargain!

      Fishing Holidays

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      Our passion for fishing goes all the way through South and West Tenerife, counting with more than 20 years fishing! There are endless possibilities for everyone, new and experienced anglers who want to discover the wonders of these coasts.

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      Maver Poles

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      Prices 2023 – check at Maver Poles

      Latest Maver Pole Range

      • MV-RXX 16m £3,999
      • MV-RXS 16m £2,699
      • MV-R4 16m £3,000
      • MV-R3 16m £2,599
      • MV-R2 16m £1,899
      • MV-R1 16m £1,499
      • MV-R X Power 13m £600
      • Signature Pro Power 1000 Pole £288
      • Definition XR 13m/14.5m £1,00 – £1,200
      • Definition XS 13m & 14.5m £750 – £850
      • MV-R competition 16m pole package £1,700
      • Oculus 7m margin pole £300
      • Reality 6m pole £83
      • Reality 9.5m margin pole £110
      • Signature 8m whip 350

      Pole Fishing

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      Fishing with a Pole

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      There is some evidence that the fishing pole was used long before 2000 BC. in different areas of the world. The need arose when it came to fishing in deeper waters. It’s great technological evolution took place when the rod began to be used with a resistant line and hook. First, the line was tied to the rod, then rings were used to guide the lines. The longer the line, the easier it was to tire the fish. After this the reel was invented, to avoid entangling the line.

      What is Pole Fishing?

      Basically, pole fishing is a method of float fishing where the float is fished just below the tip of the pole. The float “rig” is connected directly to the pole tip; unlike waggler fishing there is no free running main line or a reel. The distance you can fish is therefore limited by the maximum length of your pole. Poles are available at lengths of up to 16m and (at least with current technology) this seems to be the limit of what an angler can comfortably handle due to the leverage of the protruding pole from the anglers’ grip (although there have been experiments from a few manufacturers with poles as long as 20m).

      Best Pole for Beginners

      There are specialist fishing poles designed for nearly every type of fishing. As a beginner, we can pretty well avoid all of these. Often, a lot of this ‘specialization’ for a specific type of fishing is just clever marketing, the same as the term ‘beginners pole’.

      Pole Fishing Video

      Are you looking to get into Pole Fishing? Adam gives you everything you need to know about getting started with pole fishing. From start to finish, Adam shows you how to set up your new pole, how to elasticate your pole, how to tie your first pole rig, a few simple baits and ultimately, how to catch more fish on the pole!

      Wild Carp or King Carp

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      What’s the differences between wild carp and king carp? How can you catch the true wild fish?

      Genetically there is in fact very little difference between wild carp and king carp. Stemming from the River Danube carp were transported around the world originally by the Romans. Over the years they have been selectively bred to grow faster and bigger firstly because they were an important food source and more recently for us to fish for.

      Telling the difference between true wild carp and skinny commons is very difficult particularly as there is nothing to stop them breeding together. Wild carp generally have longer barbules a long dorsal fin and a large head. The body is almost chub-like in shape if the fish grow to bigger than about ten pounds then the chances are they are not true wild carp.

      You definitely should try cooking with carp.  There are many great fish recipes online but do try not to smother your carp in sauce the first time you cook with it.  You can only make recipe decisions once you know the true taste of your fish.

      Carp really became widespread in the British Isles as a food fish brought to this country from mainland Europe in the Middle Ages. So to find true wild carp now you should look for ancient ponds that have not been stocked with king carp. Estate lakes are your best bet for true wild carp although as more venues become stocked with king carp finding true wild carp will not be an easy task.

      The wild carp has a larger tail for its size and has an altogether leaner and longer body.

       

      Video Wild Carp v King Carp