The Tackle Guru gang have explored the underwater world again, this time focusing on pole fishing with Andy Bennett and Steve Ringer visiting the renowned Clay Pit lake at Weston Pools fishery.
A must-watch for all angling enthusiasts, this video gives a unique, fish-eye-view into the world of pole fishing for F1s and carp. Found on the Tackle Guru Youtube channel this video takes you on an adventure beneath the surface, showcasing the habitat and behaviour of these beloved sport fish.
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Plumbing up
Plumbing up is something many anglers pay little attention to and often rush. However, Andy and Steve reveal how much time and effort they dedicate to finding the perfect spot and depth using a plummet.
The camera captures exactly what they are looking for and demonstrates how spending time with a plummet can reveal the lakebed's features, ensuring you can fish as effectively as possible.
Accuracy
This is an area Andy takes great pride in, and it’s one of the reasons he feels he is so successful. In a world dominated by digital media, there are very few edges left in fishing. Ensuring your hookbait is positioned perfectly among your loose feed is a crucial detail that can help you get more bites.
The footage reinforces to viewers just how important technique is. Thinking carefully about how you feed and what you feed—taking into account the species and depth of the water—can significantly improve your chances of landing more fish.
Feeding
One thing that became apparent is how important it is to encourage fish to feed. In clearer water, one of the best ways to do this is by having bait falling through the water column.
The sight of bait drifting down through the layers can draw fish into a swim that initially appears lifeless. Even a small amount of bait, like a few maggots or pellets, can create activity in the swim and trigger fish to start feeding. Sprinkling bait in is great in clearer water when you want to attract fish as oppose to dumping bait in one go when there are fish feeding in the swim.
Liners
One thing that surprised both Andy and Steve was just how many fish can feed in your swim, directly on or near your rig, without revealing their presence on your float. It might be worth leaving your rig in position longer, as there could still be fish present—even if there aren’t many obvious signs of activity—especially on harder days.
Lift and drop
The age-old debate among anglers is whether you should lift and drop your rig to create bait movement. Andy is completely against the practice, while Steve is a strong advocate for it. With fish appearing on the cameras but no bites developing for Andy, Steve suggests lifting the bait—and a fish instantly sucks in the hookbait. This happens repeatedly during the session, further proving that sometimes a little bit of movement can be the key to encouraging a bite.
Rig choice
We all know the importance of choosing the right rig when fishing—it can mean the difference between a bad day and an exceptional one. Andy dives into the significance of shotting patterns and emphasises how crucial it is to let the fish dictate how they want to feed. It’s up to you to present the rig in a way that makes the fish willing to accept your hookbait. The right float will also shown bites when other rigs might sit there still.
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