INearlyCaughtOne
Well-known member
Hope all are well and fishing is going well. Had some good sessions here recently but once again I find myself snagged. I have been on the feeder recently, catching well, plenty of small ones and the occasional bigger one but today something happened that is not only annoying but has made me question my set-up. For the feeder, I run an 8lb mainline to a 5.5 hook length. The hook length and line are separated by a swivel, I use a banded 4" Guru hook size 18. Now that does me well. I have had 4.5 lb tench on the hook, crucian, good bream etc but today I hit the limit. The tip went and I saw a bloody great carp on the other end, I was fishing close in and as I struck the fish bolted and the line snapped. That was not the plan. Now sure why as surely 8lb line is enough, but what about the hook length does it need to be stronger, and considering the fact that we do get the bigger ones at the venue should I be using a bigger hook with a stronger length. I'm sure everyone here must have come across this dilemma at some time which is why I am asking. How do you fish in a venue that caters for all sizes and prepare yourself for all possibilities. So frustrating...