Margin poles.

[Jamin]

Hi.

Im thinking of purchasing a margin pole but im not sure what makes are good and what elastic to use as I've never had a pole before.

does any one know any good makes and models that are not too expensize and could someone clue me up about elastic. The lake I fish has carp up to 20lbs if that effects anything with the elastic.

Thanks!!!! Jamin :)

[NICK R]

The choice of elastic and line strength required depends on the fish you are targeting. For small roach and gudgeon a No2 elastic with 1.5lb (0.7kg) line is right, for larger roach and skimmers a No3 or 4 elastic with 2lb (0.9kg) line, for big roach, small carp, tench etc., a No5 or 6 elastic with 2.5lb (1.1kg) line, for tench and bream a No8 elastic with 3lb (1.4kg) line, and for bigger carp a Nol0, 12 or even 14 elastic with 3-6lb (1.4-2.7kg) line.

[Jamin]

Originally Posted by NICK R

The choice of elastic and line strength required depends on the fish you are targeting. For small roach and gudgeon a No2 elastic with 1.5lb (0.7kg) line is right, for larger roach and skimmers a No3 or 4 elastic with 2lb (0.9kg) line, for big roach, small carp, tench etc., a No5 or 6 elastic with 2.5lb (1.1kg) line, for tench and bream a No8 elastic with 3lb (1.4kg) line, and for bigger carp a Nol0, 12 or even 14 elastic with 3-6lb (1.4-2.7kg) line.

Thanks for the help

[steve-m]

i in the same boat with poles. they were just on the increase and being accepted by the more 'mature' (????) anglers back in the days when i was fishing crazy. But since those years that have shot past alot has gone on in the pole fishing ways. Same principle but the techniques have changed slightly and there is a lot more choice too.
I'm thinking of getting a margin pole too and am looking into all this elastic n stuff.
I see Garbolino do an 8m one for about £40 and this i think would be ideal for a starter pole. I'm thinking once you master the art of handling a pole close in then you can go up a few metres and try something like a 16m and have a bit of confidence in using one.
I used to own a pole many many moons ago but never really got to grips with it and always turned to my trusty rod n reel. but back in those days we didn't have 'commercials' with 8-10lb carp a chuck and they were predominately 'tiddler snatchers' and were use solely to fill ya net with small fish in a match. I have a couple of whips for the kids ( no, not those sort of whips) and they can be fun when it slows down on the waggler but not meaty enough for commercial carp.
Jamin, i'm thinking of popping along to a lake and find someone using a pole and just pick their brains abit and watch how its done.
Btw where abouts in Lincs are you.(Oh and you spelt Lincolnshire wrong in your location) ;)

[NICK R]

Originally Posted by steve-m

i in the same boat with poles. they were just on the increase and being accepted by the more 'mature' (????) anglers back in the days when i was fishing crazy. But since those years that have shot past alot has gone on in the pole fishing ways. Same principle but the techniques have changed slightly and there is a lot more choice too.
I'm thinking of getting a margin pole too and am looking into all this elastic n stuff.
I see Garbolino do an 8m one for about £40 and this i think would be ideal for a starter pole. I'm thinking once you master the art of handling a pole close in then you can go up a few metres and try something like a 16m and have a bit of confidence in using one.
I used to own a pole many many moons ago but never really got to grips with it and always turned to my trusty rod n reel. but back in those days we didn't have 'commercials' with 8-10lb carp a chuck and they were predominately 'tiddler snatchers' and were use solely to fill ya net with small fish in a match. I have a couple of whips for the kids ( no, not those sort of whips) and they can be fun when it slows down on the waggler but not meaty enough for commercial carp.
Jamin, i'm thinking of popping along to a lake and find someone using a pole and just pick their brains abit and watch how its done.
Btw where abouts in Lincs are you.(Oh and you spelt Lincolnshire wrong in your location) ;)

inclonshire

could be a new county

[steve-m]

out in the sticks still.

[asp383]

i just got my 1st pole, got to admit it was a very cheapy one out of tfg catalogue for about £20, got my local shop to set it up for £10, & couple of rigs, so less than £40 to give it a go, my thinking is that if i don't get on with pole fishing, i've not spent too much, plus i am on a tight budget lol.
have yet to use it, but am trying to arrange a day with a former work mate who has been using the pole for years & will help me try to get to grips with it.
good luck with your pole hunting & trying it out

[Jamin]

Originally Posted by steve-m

i in the same boat with poles. they were just on the increase and being accepted by the more 'mature' (????) anglers back in the days when i was fishing crazy. But since those years that have shot past alot has gone on in the pole fishing ways. Same principle but the techniques have changed slightly and there is a lot more choice too.
I'm thinking of getting a margin pole too and am looking into all this elastic n stuff.
I see Garbolino do an 8m one for about £40 and this i think would be ideal for a starter pole. I'm thinking once you master the art of handling a pole close in then you can go up a few metres and try something like a 16m and have a bit of confidence in using one.
I used to own a pole many many moons ago but never really got to grips with it and always turned to my trusty rod n reel. but back in those days we didn't have 'commercials' with 8-10lb carp a chuck and they were predominately 'tiddler snatchers' and were use solely to fill ya net with small fish in a match. I have a couple of whips for the kids ( no, not those sort of whips) and they can be fun when it slows down on the waggler but not meaty enough for commercial carp.
Jamin, i'm thinking of popping along to a lake and find someone using a pole and just pick their brains abit and watch how its done.
Btw where abouts in Lincs are you.(Oh and you spelt Lincolnshire wrong in your location) ;)

I live in Fulbeck near Grantham. :)

[steve-m]

Originally Posted by Jamin

I live in Fulbeck near Grantham. :)

not far from me then. what waters have you got around you? we got quite a few small lakes/ponds/pits whatever you want to call them around here but as for rivers it pretty basic.

I look forward to hearing how you get on with a pole and i'll be reporting on my progress too whenever i get one.

[NICK R]

Originally Posted by Jamin

I live in Fulbeck near Grantham. :)

Thatcher country then