Deadbaiting questions.

Hi lads,

first post on the forum !

Not sure if this is the right place to post my questions sorry

So I've started now going into pike deadbaiting, I started on a really bad 9ft rod, And I recently Bought a few items A Fox Warrior 2.75 12ft rod and It's a really nice rod to cast with I've also got a E.T backbite alarm with a set of Buzz bars. So Im all set basically, Now my question is I'd like to have two setups a Short distance deadbait rod and a long range rod ( the Fox Warrior rod ) And Im looking for suggests for a Rod under 40 ish pounds, And a decent reel around 40 pounds again! Now I Would like to get another alarm I won't be able to get the same alarm as It wouldn't work, So Im looking for a carp style alarm with a dropback indicator any suggestions?

Thanks FF.

You could just buy another fox warrior that would fish long or short. You could pick up a second hand Shinano bait runner

for £40 and the market is a wash with cheap bite alarms. I hope this is the frist post of many.

thanks for your post, where could I pick up a Secound hand shinano ?
I was thinking of getting a secound Fox rod but I'm a bit strapped!
Would like to buy a decent alarm somewhere around 40 ish pounds again!

Can I ask where you live I do have some rods I don't use you could have. You could look on ebay for a reel.

Thanks for your reply,

Currently In Ireland That's a nice gesture psion!

Thanks FF.

Ho.... the postage maybe a little high. I fish in Ireland a lot mostly in Co Clare.

Yea? I fish in County Galway Mostly and some times in Mayo, I Can pay for shipping !

Thanks FF.

chapmans angling have a sale on baitrunners at the mo, you can get a new 10,000 ra baitrunner for £44. bargain

I will have a look in my shed tomorrow and let you know. Will have to check out the cost of postage.

A 10,000 for £44 I pay more then that to get one of mine repaired.

Thanks for the replies,

I Might go along and get that reel, I've ran out of line I was using Power pro 40lb As i fish on weedy lakes, Looking on there site they have 29lb Power pro Should I go for braid or go for the cheaper mono?
how is chapmans are they alright to deal with?

Also Was looking at these indicators Korum Standard bite alarms ( Can't link due to new member ) For 19£
Anyone have any experience A bit on the cheap side but would they last?

Thanks FF.

Chapmans ok I have had no problem with them. As for the alarms I don't know its how water resistant they are.

hi and welcome.
you could save yourself some money by using a float on your close in rod since casting distance won't be a requirement. it's still one of the best forms of indication to be honest.

rozzo wrote:hi and welcome.
you could save yourself some money by using a float on your close in rod since casting distance won't be a requirement.  it's still one of the best forms of indication to be honest.  

Yea I was thinking about that, would like to get an Alarm for some future use too! I was looking about reviews about Chapmans, Some people hate some bad experiances with them, Anyone have a problem?

never had a problem with chapmans, i only live 16 mile away though and so just pop into shop in person. if the lake you are fishing is weedy i would use mono not braid due to braid being not as abrasion resistant.

Old Fox ES alarms are always for sale cheap enough second hand at €15 ish and nearly bomb proof. i would say definitely use braid on weedy waters as it cuts through stalks and weed where mono bunches up and you lose fish sometimes. save a little longer for the rod and alarm and get some descent unhooking tools and a good Pike handling mat as a priority. a nice pike safe knotless mesh landing net too if you can.
Good luck.

lowdouble wrote:Old Fox ES alarms are always for sale cheap enough second hand at €15 ish and nearly bomb proof.  i would say definitely use braid on weedy waters as it cuts through stalks and weed where mono bunches up and you lose fish sometimes.   save a little longer for the rod and alarm and get some descent unhooking tools and a good Pike handling mat as a priority.  a nice pike safe knotless mesh landing net too if you can.  
Good luck.

good advice there,, with regard to the net i prefer the rubberised mesh nets as the trebles don't get caught up in them

Even better still rozzo. Pike safety first everytime

lowdouble wrote:Old Fox ES alarms are always for sale cheap enough second hand at €15 ish and nearly bomb proof.  i would say definitely use braid on weedy waters as it cuts through stalks and weed where mono bunches up and you lose fish sometimes.   save a little longer for the rod and alarm and get some descent unhooking tools and a good Pike handling mat as a priority.  a nice pike safe knotless mesh landing net too if you can.  
Good luck.

Thanks for your advice,

I've everythng when it comes with Pike safety i have Everything, Unhooking mat etc
I only use semi barbless hooks

Anyone have any other experience with Chapmans Ill be ordering online to Ireland.

Thanks.

thanks flyfishin, i hope i didnt offend you but most new starters worry about catching first and then realise they dont have the correct gear for unhooking. I am in Cavan mate so feel free to message me if I can help you out from here

Thanks For your Reply,

No problem! Had a look on ebay Found some shimanos 10000 for 40£!

I have been in my shed and found these two rods what do you think?

psion wrote:

I have been in my shed and found these two rods what do you think?

They Look Great, I'll Pm You !

A Very nice Gesture Psion

Thanks FF.

Hi lads,


Just wondering I have herd that Sprats are very good on rivers, I bought a pack a week ago and how would I fish them? I herd you use it like a lure twitching any info lads?

Thanks FF.

Flyfishin wrote:Hi lads,


Just wondering I have herd that Sprats are very good on rivers, I bought a pack a week ago and how would I fish them? I herd you use it like a lure twitching any info lads?

Thanks FF.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHO1BK9Rvq0

I find small smelt or perch stay on and cast better but sprats are cheap and Morrisons sell them

I have some perch too small though how would you approach the river? with a ledger rig?