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Beginners Guide to Spodding

Jul 29, 2021TackleTartsGuides

Spodding is a great way to accurately bait up a swim. However it's important to have the correct gear and tackle to make things easier. This guide will cover everything you need to start spodding and include some helpful tips along the way. We also have a Spod Vs Spomb Guide which covers the benefits and downfalls of both.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ROD

Some anglers decide to use a spare Carp rod and reel for spodding however having a dedicated spod rod will make things much easier. The two main things to consider when buying a spod rod will be the length and test curve. The rod's length will play a role in how far you're able to cast the spod or spomb. Typically for a mid to high range a 10ft rod can work fine. However for the further distances it's recommended to go for a 12ft.

The thing to consider before buying a spod rod will be its test curve. The test curve will be the main factor to the size and weight of spots you can cast. Spod rods with a test curve of 3lb will work well for casting smaller spods and spombs which can comfortably reach distances of up to 80 yards. The next one up are rods with a 4lb test which will work well for casting medium spods and spombs. Finally, the highest rated test curve for spod rods is 5lb. These rods are built for strength and dedicated for the heavier spods and spombs.

REEL

You can use some of the Carp deep pit reels for spodding, however there are dedicated spod reels available. A good reel for spodding should feature a large spool. By having a larger spool you will be able to cast greater distances as you'll have more line and it will fall off the spool easier. Also having a larger spool will help with the retrieval rate after casting continuously. It's also a good idea to look for a reel which has a comfortable and waterproof handle as your hands could be messy from the spomb mix.

MAINLINE

The next thing you'll want to consider will be the mainline material. The only line material you should use is braid. Braid has little to no stretch which makes for more accurate casting. Braid also has a low diameter for its breaking strength allowing it to cut through the air easier during casts. 

If you're casting more extreme distances then it might be worth also adding a shock leader to take the force of the initial cast. You can also cast further distances more accurately if you fully tighten the drag so there's no slips in the line. It's also important to have finger protection when casting with braid especially if you're casting heavy spombs often. 

CASTING ACCURATELY

It's important to make sure you're accurate with your casts so the bait does not fly in different directions and there's no group of bait. It's more important to choose a distance you can accurately rather than going for further distance with a really wide spread of bait. A way to get the distance on point every cast will be by using distance sticks alongside the reels line clip. Once you know how many wraps you want to fish at you can wrap the line around the wraps, use the line clip and then reel the line back in ready to cast. 

To cast at the correct angle each time it's recommended that you choose a feature like a tree on the far margin which you can cast towards each time. This comes in handy when you're fishing with low light or at night and want to get some more bait out. Its also  important to make sure you're casting from the same spot every time as it can affect where the spod or spomb will land.

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KEEPING IT CLEAN

At the end of a session spod reels can be covered with particle mix or other mixes so it's important to clean them off. By cleaning your reels at the end of a baiting session you'll be increasing its life span and will stop any mixes from getting stuck underneath the spool and getting into the mechanism.

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