Pellet waggler line and rod choice

[tony6562]

I am thinking of starting pellet waggler fishing but don't have a waggler rod only float and feeder rods, which one would you recommend, also I have a couple of different lines available, 5lb sink line for feeder fishing or drennan series 7 mono line and unsure which on to use. the 2 float rods i have are 13ft drennans, a red range and a vertex.

 

[Golden Eagle]

Either of those float rods are capable, if not quite ideal. Whichever feels lighter in your hand is preferred as pellet waggler fishing needs constant casting.

Personally I use an 11 foot Drennan Acolyte Carp Waggler, the shorter rod being preferred.

What strength is the series 7 line? Unlike most waggler fishing you don’t need a sinking line, especially if wind is mild.

Great method on its day. I’d take your feeder too and fish that underneath your PW from time to time, picks up fish that drop down to feed.

 

[mikench]

11' is the optimum length for waggler fishing imo and the type is determined by the distance you intend to cast and the weight of the float you propose to use. I feel you are likely to catch large carp, particularly on the drop , then I would use 8lb line.

 

[Golden Eagle]

The trade off with line strength is diameter. Thinner diameter makes casting much easier.

I regularly catch carp to low doubles on the PW and use 4lb maxima. Given PW is an open water tactic I don’t feel the need to use heavier and can’t remember the mainline ever breaking.

 

[Golden Eagle]

11' is the optimum length for waggler fishing imo and the type is determined by the distance you intend to cast and the weight of the float you propose to use. I feel you are likely to catch large carp, particularly on the drop , then I would use 8lb line.

I agree on 11 foot rods but 13 footers will still be useable.

 

[nottskev]

For the odd occasion I fish for carp on commercials I bought an 11' Shakespeare Agility 2 Pellet Waggler. It's very modestly priced at £49.99 but in no way does it look or feel inferior to much more expensive models. It has a sweet action, enough power in the butt section for large carp and is very well finished with a short, neat handle and good reel seat. I believe they sold lots of these, and I'm not surprised.

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[mikench]

Thé Dave Harell Pro Match float line I use is excellent and the 7lb is only 0.22mm. I owe this guy an apology but it's a long story. His feeder line is also excellent with the 8lb on 0.24mm. I use a Middy Micro muscle 4gs waggler rod now superseded by the 5gs. They are about £60.

 

[Golden Eagle]

For the odd occasion I fish for carp on commercials I bought an 11' Shakespeare Agility 2 Pellet Waggler. It's very modestly priced at £49.99 but in no way does it look or feel inferior to much more expensive models. It has a sweet action, enough power in the butt section for large carp and is very well finished with a short, neat handle and good reel seat. I believe they sold lots of these, and I'm not surprised.

404 Not Found - Garry Evans - Game, Sea, Carp, Coarse & Predator Fishing

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www.garryevans.co.uk

I had one of those that broke clean in half on first use, under minimal pressure.

In fairness I do also have a feeder rod from that range and that has been fine. I picked that up, brand new for £14.99.

 

[nottskev]

I had one of those that broke clean in half on first use, under minimal pressure.

I can't find a trace online of any other reported breakage for this series. Unlike certain more expensive models of other brands.
What do you conclude from your experience?
I'd guess it's the kiss of death, coming after a recommendation.

 

[tony6562]

Either of those float rods are capable, if not quite ideal. Whichever feels lighter in your hand is preferred as pellet waggler fishing needs constant casting.

Personally I use an 11 foot Drennan Acolyte Carp Waggler, the shorter rod being preferred.

What strength is the series 7 line? Unlike most waggler fishing you don’t need a sinking line, especially if wind is mild.

Great method on its day. I’d take your feeder too and fish that underneath your PW from time to time, picks up fish that drop down to feed.

Hi Golden Eagle,

Thanks for the advise, the line strength that I have is 5.6lb 0.20mm. The idea of using a feeder for underneath seems a great idea too, I hadn’t thought of that.

I plan to get a pellet waggled rod next month, been looking at either a Drennan red range or the vertex, both are 11ft that I have looked at.

Really pleased with the response, it has been my first post too.

Thanks again for the advice.

 

[Golden Eagle]

Most welcome mate, delighted to be of assistance. No question is a silly question, we all knew nothing once!

 

[Golden Eagle]

Hi Golden Eagle,

Thanks for the advise, the line strength that I have is 5.6lb 0.20mm. The idea of using a feeder for underneath seems a great idea too, I hadn’t thought of that.

I plan to get a pellet waggled rod next month, been looking at either a Drennan red range or the vertex, both are 11ft that I have looked at.

Really pleased with the response, it has been my first post too.

Thanks again for the advice.

That line will be ideal, by the way.

 

[markcw]

As for pellet Waggler rods , have a look at the Daiwa Matchman range, and the Shimano Aero X series 1 , another option is the Garbolino range .Don't be put off by the lower end prices of Garbolino, A few years ago I had the "Rocket" pellet Waggler rod , cost me £20 ,ex show rod , the retail was £25 , I had carp to mid double on it , Handled them brilliantly,
My last one was a Daiwa harrier, which was superceded by the Ninja , both good rods .