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Is a bait boat worth it?
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For many the job they do isn’t worth that money, which is fine. Bait boats are definitely considered a “luxury” for your angling but, love ’em or hate ’em, they are here and here to stay. A number of carp fisheries do not allow them to be used but an equal number now do.
The remote range of most bait boats is between 300 and 500m, depending on the signal strength, battery power, and possible obstacles between the boat and the remote.
What is a bait boat?
A bait boat is a remote controlled boat that has 1 or 2 hoppers that carry a rig and bait and drop it pretty much wherever the operator drives their boat to. In essence, you don’t cast out like you normally would and this is the biggest issue it seems, amongst those who are not exactly fans of bait boats.
“The results revealed that all five pits contained high levels of nitrate, which can be dangerous as it feeds algae which, in turn, depletes the oxygen levels in the water. “The decision to ban bait boats and cut down the number of swims on each lake was tough, but necessary to protect our highly-prized stocks.”
Is a bait boat worth it? – Related Questions
How do you fish with a bait boat?
Can you use bait boats at Bluebell Lakes?
Q: Can I use a bait boat? A: Yes, as long as it is used sensibly and in your own swim. Q: Can I book a swim? A: No, we do not take bookings for swims under any circumstances.
Can you use bait boats at Linear Fisheries?
No boats, drones, bait boats, radios, guns, fires, picnics, swimming, drugs or heavy drinking. NO DOGS EXCEPT ON A LEAD AND UNDER CONTROL. There are no bait restrictions, but all multiple baits such as seeds, nuts, peas and beans must be well soaked, well cooked and used in moderation.
What is the easiest Lake at Linear?
In my opinion, Hardwick is probably the easiest lake on the complex. There has been a good number of stunning scaly fish stocked into the venue over the past few years and they seem to be well up for a feed on a regular basis.
Is Linear Fisheries weedy?
Because it is shallower than the road bank it does get a lot more weedy in the summer. There are some incredible spots in front of this swim at around 100 yards range. There are also a couple of clay humps that come right up off the deck to just two foot below the surface which carp love to patrol.
If yo have a bait boat then use it to get to areas where others can’t! Check for branches in the water, but your boat should go under trees where you’d never be able to cast and where carp will never have been caught! By targeting theses areas you can maximise your catch rates fishing outside of where others can fish.
How accurate is bait boat GPS?
THE CONS: Well we all know GPS can go wrong. The More tech in a Bait Boat the more can go wrong. Did you know that GPS is only accurate to around 1 to 8 Feet.
Who invented the bait boat?
12. Bait boat. CARPology’s Pete Regan is credited for creating the first fully working remote controlled bait boat.
How do you use H Block fishing?
How do you clip a bait boat?
How do I get my H block marker float?
The H-Blok comes supplied with 70ft (22m) of strong line attached to a foldable lead strip. Simply drop the weight off the H-Blok and the line will automatically unwind off the float until the lead reaches the bottom, ensuring the marker is always fixed at the correct depth.
What is a marker rod?
Marker rods are used for scoping out the water you’re about to fish, and are most often used by anglers who are going to spend two or three (or more) days on an unfamiliar water.
Can I fish with a marker rod?
The marker rod set up can be one of the most valuable tools to the Carp Angler. Its purpose is the same as that of a feature finder – to give you an idea of what lies beneath the surface of the bed of the lake or river and to determine the depth of the water that you are fishing and the possible locations of fish.
A designated spod or spod/marker rod is needed. When fishing at extreme ranges, for example over 100 yards, then look at ‘distance’ spod rods. Spod rods have a high test curve, e.g. 5.5lb, which means they have the ability to cope with the force of the cast and help to accurately propel your spomb to its chosen mark.