FEEDER FISH ON A POLE LINE
1 IT PREVENTS FISH FROM SPOOKING
A spell without rain will lead to most lakes going crystal clear. This is because in winter the fish aren’t stirring the sediment up and feeding heavily. If a fish does decide to feed, it’ll be a cagey affair, and if they detect a pole waving over their heads, they’ll spook instantly. But sneak a small feeder in and there’s no threat of overhead disturbance ruining your chances of a bite.
2 ACCURATE FEEDING IS GUARANTEED
Cup a few freebies in via a pole pot and you’ll get a good degree of feeding accuracy, but they are bound to spread out to some extent as they sink. But use a small Method feeder and the payload will be delivered in a tight pile on the bottom, and a single slurp from a big fish is all it’ll take to inhale the lot, hookbait and all.
3 SLOWER ACTION IS ON THE CARDS
Patience will be key if carp or F1s are your main target. Holding a pole stationary for long periods can be very tiring, but there’ll be none of that fatigue if you use the feeder. Simply underarm the rig to your target zone, place the rod down and rest your muscles as you wait for the tip to hammer round.
4 LESS KIT NEEDS SETTING UP
It’s rare that you can fish one spot and catch all day in winter – instead, several pole rigs are required to cover different depths of
