open end feeder rig

[Magik]

i've just brought myself an open end feeder and thought i'd give it a try in my local river this weekend but i'm not sure how the rig should look has anyone got any advice or better still pics / diagrams because i've made something up but I've no confidence it will last / work

thanks in advance

Magik

[Magik]

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[Fishing Forum Admin]

Well the simple way is to use them in a running lead rig (same setup as using a lead)

With open end swimfeeders make sure you do not have your mix to compacted into the swim feeder other wise the feed will not break down and just stay in the feeder

Good things with open ended feeders is that you can build up you bed of bait quickly

I. E Cast out leave for a minute and give it a few twitches and retrieve. Do this about five times and then you know that your area is baited up

With all swimfeeder fishing accuracy is the key as you must cast to the same spot ever time or you will not get any advantage of using a feeder

You might want to read this thread | Swimfeeders |

[Magik]

thanks for the help

**Mental note check search feature b4 asking stupid questions**

[Norfolkboy]

Agree with Richard with the running rig. Much safer on the fish.

Remember, keep things simple. Don't overload the feeder, and match the hook size to the bait you're using.

What species are you after?

[Magik]

was hoping to catch a few bream using size 10 barbless mixed maggot and worm as bait

[Norfolkboy]

Size 10 may be a bit big for maggots mate. It's ok for worms, but unless you're putting a lot of maggots on, a size 14 or 16 would be better. Worm/caster cocktail is a great bait for bream.

In the groundbait mix, add a lot of mollasses if you can get it...bream love it

Hope you bag a few

[Magik]

thanks for the help

Tight lines