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Post by Taiman on Nov 9, 2005 9:35:17 GMT -5
I'm fishing a small enough stillwater on saturday and because it is my first competition i was looking for some helpful advice that could make me succeed.!!
cheers
Taiman
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Post by rad on Nov 9, 2005 9:40:50 GMT -5
Just be persistant and dont let things get on top if you dont catch. If you let us know what fishery it is someone may hav advice on flies etc....good luck
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Post by Dog on Nov 9, 2005 9:44:21 GMT -5
Just enjoy yourself taiman! I would say not to worry about others around you - if their rods are bending, then good luck to 'em. Concentrate on what you are doing. If there is a very obvious method that appears to be taking the odd fish, then give it a go. Have confidence in what you do and don't be affraid to try something out. If there is a 'nag in your mind', then switch to it, because it's too late to try it when you are driving home thinking 'if only I had tried........'
Good luck
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Post by simmo on Nov 9, 2005 10:01:11 GMT -5
If someone is doing particularly well during the match try asking you may be surprised. Most anglers would not begrudge giving a newcomer to competition fishing a leg up on their first match. ;D
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Post by magicone on Nov 9, 2005 10:03:43 GMT -5
Start with a slow sink line and a black lure, count it down 10 at a time then a very slow retrieve. Then do the same with a white or orange lure. If you find that you are getting fish deep change to a faster sinking line, the slower sinker allows you to fish slower. If that fails try a booby slow down deep. We are allowed 2 rods set up so I usually have a ghost tip and at this time of the year a di 3 set up, you may find that fishing a bung with a blood worm , buzzer comb takes fish , whatever happens enjoy it for the day,s fishing winning is just a bonus. good luck jim
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Post by Gillaroo on Nov 9, 2005 10:56:18 GMT -5
If you are getting fish/takes with any method stick with it. It may only need a change of retrieve or a slight change of pattern to put more fish in the bag.
Don't change lines if you are catching fish as this will change the way the fly fishes. When I started comps I would do what magicone advises only to switch back to a method that was already working.
Change flies and/or lines when the takes dry up or if you're getting no interest at all. I would change flies after about 15 minutes until I found what they wanted. Try to be methodical in your approach and watch/talk to others that are catching - how they retrieve/what line/how long before they start to retrieve etc.
Don't forget the most important thing - enjoy the day.
Good luck
Gillaroo
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Post by Fatbloke on Nov 9, 2005 14:25:10 GMT -5
Taiman,
From your location I'd guess you'll be fishing in Ireland but, isn't it a bit late out there??
If you're fishing in Engerland then PM me and I'll try and offer you some advice. It's even late for comps over here!
What other posters are advising is good stuff but, you need to have done your homework on the water you're fishing. It's not a course fishing match is it?
I'll help if I can.
Fatbloke
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Post by brenman on Nov 11, 2005 15:11:14 GMT -5
taiman, take a lifejacket in case you're recognized and someone slings you in the drink. Cdw  *Oh by the way, I understand you have yet to catch your first Pike. |
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Post by moustique on Nov 11, 2005 16:31:13 GMT -5
Get there early and have a good look around.
Check the log book / catch returns for what flies have been catching over the last few days .... and where!
Good luck!
Cdw ... you little rascal .......
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Post by Taiman on Nov 11, 2005 17:50:04 GMT -5
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Post by MADCASTER on Nov 12, 2005 14:01:27 GMT -5
well how did you get on then  |
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Post by Taiman on Nov 12, 2005 15:10:22 GMT -5
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Post by moustique on Nov 12, 2005 16:57:37 GMT -5
Madcaster.... you beat me to it! I was dying to know.. but didn't dare ask  Taiman, 3 is 3 times better than 0 !!! Don't be disillusioned.......... learn and move on! There's always a next time! Guess there were a few lessons to be learned? - Check your knots! - Check all your knots! - Then check them all again!! - Check your tippet material.... !! - Always have a good / large supply of the flies you are going to use! Did you get there early and check the log and catch returns?? You'll do better next time! Enjoy your fishing........ that's what its all about! |
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Post by doublehauler on Nov 12, 2005 18:14:44 GMT -5
----------------------------------------------------------------------- What do you mean S***head,you nearly BET the record what odds did you get ?And what is a "floating LEDGERED dead bait " it's you that talks bollocks, the two things are contradictory and this Forum is for Fly fishers not scalybacks. ------------------------------------- Bad luck in the 'contest' the other angler just pipped you eh?Never mind let us know how you fare when there is more than just the two of you  |
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Post by Taiman on Nov 13, 2005 10:28:31 GMT -5
A floating ledgered deadbait is a deadbait which floats when there is no weight  .But when a heavier weight is attached to the line the dead bait sinks[pulled down].The deadbait is injected with air so it is buoyant.Leave the desired length from the weight to the deadbait so the dead bait is just fished off the bottom.HENCE THE NAME FLOATING LEDGERED DEADBAIT.Is that ok DOUBLEIDIOT.  ;D Taiman  Doudleidiot   |
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