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Discussion starter · #23 · (Edited)
Good morning Pralla,
I appreciate what you say about not using "Lght tackle" when fishing for gilts, but just to clear up any misinterpretation of what you said, never the less, you would use the most appropiate, considered and not excessive bs.test line, that would counter the extreme machinations of this particular species, Gilts, in order to save the fish from its own actions whilst still playing and enjoying the fish activity rather than haul it straight ashore on over the top line test strengths. What line test are you using? You have obviously thought this matter through and come up with a line test which is appropriate, so in my mind, that would constitute "Light Tackle" for this species ! My biggest regret is that I never got to enjoy this species! I don't know if you are aware but I have a stcky thread on this species at the top of this page. I would very much appreciate it if you could post your experiences and recommendations regarding tackle and tactics etc on the "Sticky" to help the anglers in Wales who are investigating and catching this species in small numbers in our rivers to the West. More and more we are receiving reports of Gilt catches as the species seems to be slowly but surely establishing itself in particular Welsh waters. Thank you once again and look forward to your reports.

Best regards,

Ticker (Derek)
 
Discussion starter · #24 ·
Good morning Odyssey Angling,

Just read your post on the thread "Golden Greys" and am delighted to read that this thread has encouraged you to return to the beach. Apparently plenty going on with the GG's under the right conditions at Llangenith , so they say. Look forward to readng yout report,
Best regard ,

Ticker (Derek)
 
Ticker. The small tackle box, is that all you take with you when fishing, I know you must take bait ofcourse. Is it a ledgering rig, it looks so simple. I used to fly fish, 4Lbs line for trout, and it's amazing how heavy a fish can be caught on that. What weight of rod do you use, I have 10 to 30 gram a 2 to 10 gram and the reels and line etc. I will be going out and trying this. I did discover last year that reeling in 3 or 4 mackerel wa a king to pulling in a sack of spuds. So I changed down to a light lure tod and small lures. Caught them one at a time and it was good sport and a better stamp of fish,
 
Discussion starter · #26 ·
Good morning,nearly afternoon, Oldbones,

Thank you for your post. The small box in the photograph contains all the items I would need to prepare to make ,say, traces, beaded hook snoods etc specially for a light tackle floundering expedition, I have other boxes filled with the relevant bits and pieces specific to other species, i.e.mullet , bass.. Whatever species I was going to target , I would do all the prepatation at home and take the minimum bits and pieces necessary for the session. Always, travelled light, no seat boxes, one rod only. I was a professional rod builder and had my own business in the 70's/80's so was able to make my own design rods to my own spec. Again ,myself, I only believed in targeting 1 fish at a time except if fishing for bait. You did exactly the right thing fishing for those mackerel, light lure rod and small lures. SPOT ON!! That was light tackle fishing at its best . You are definitey on the right track,don't forget fly fishing for bass and mullets using your previous skills is a very worthwhile option. Look forward to your future reports.

Best regards,

Ticker (Derek)
 
Discussion starter · #27 · (Edited)
Good afternoon members,

Pen Fishing Rods.com

It must be some 10 to 15 years ago, maybe more, that I first came across the miniature fishing fixed spool/ multiplier reels and telescopic rods manfactured and distributed around the world by Pen Fishing Rods. At the time there was a dirth of cheap imitations of the telescopic rods on Amazon , but these Pen Rods items were the real deal, professionally designed, serious miniature items of fishing tackle out for consideration by the ultra light tackle specialist. I bought them with LRF in mind despite the claims of big carp catches. These miniature rods and reels are worthy additions to my collection. I am bringing these miniature items to the attention of the members just in case others may be attracted to their potential like I was. Any Interested parties can visit the manufacturers site by Googling in the following address Pen Fishing Rods .com If not intending to purchase it is well worth visiting this site to see real miniatures of reels and telescopic rods! Best regards. Ticker (Derek)

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Discussion starter · #29 ·
Good afternoon Jordan,

Thank you for your post. Looked at the Normula Kanji 30 - 70g rod up on Google . Plenty of good reviews so it looks as if you have made a good choice, plenty of positive comments! Be interested to read of your future successes with this stick.

Best regards,

Ticker (Derek)
 
Discussion starter · #31 ·
Golden Mean rod Post Holder.

Good orning members,

Standing in the surf light tackle fishing for GG's, Bass or any other species to be found in this environment, is one of the most exciting, enthralling situations the angler can find him or her-self in. Nothing replaces that overwhelming sense of adventure, partially emersed with the water lapping around your waist, in full knowledge you are sharing the same element with the species being sought..The bait in a pouch around the neck or on the belt at the waist, spare lead or two, hooks pre-sharpened to extreme and D.I.Y.. pre assembled traces, all contained in a pocket of your jacket for convenience or a small over the shoulder bag, totally immersed in your own little world, all faculties geared to the challenge ahead!! The only downside to this scenario is when you have to change a fly, bait, lure or carry out remedial work on tackle or traces, which requires the use of both hands. I solved the probem by purchasing one of the early"Golden Mean Rod Rest Post Holders", attaching it to my coat waist belt, thus releasing both hands to carry out those tasks. I used my holder many times when bass fishing, spending up to 2 hours plus n the water without having to leave for the beach.
The new "Golden Mean Rod Rest Holder" has been improved since my early version. Googling in the name will take you to the current page, shopping around could result in savings.!

Best regards

Ticker (Derek)

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These days if its made of plastic its often easy to make it yourself. Go to Thingiverse on the internet and type in what you want. Chances are someone will have designed one already and they share their designs. You just need to download the file, download it into your 3d printer and a while later you will have your item e.g. Belt clip rod holder by Flyologist.

You can even print your own fishing lures Whopper Plopper 2 fishing lure (one piece) by Domi1988.
 
Discussion starter · #33 ·
Good morning Diawl Bach,
I have mine,an original, but it is good news if the facility is available to manufacture your own, the concept is still the same, but cheaper and easier. The new Golden Mean version is £51 plus on Amazon, the lowest price circa £30.00. I like the lures but was not impressed by the Flyologist version of the rod holder due to it being horizontal and probably not suitable when standing in the surf. Thats where the G.M version is more user friendly because it holds the rod securely and vertical. Thank you for the information!

Best regards,

Ticker (Derek)
 
As i'm a bit of a fair weather fisherman, I often have waders on without a coat, so its easy enough to put the rod down my waders if I need both hands for something (obviously only possible with a light rod, not a beachcaster). Both my spinning rod and flyrod are 4 piece so I sometimes take both with me and store the one I'm not using in my waders.
 
Discussion starter · #35 ·
Good afternoon members,

Just to clear up a point re the "wearing" of a GM Golden Mean Rod Rest Holder, it is not obligatory to wear a coat in order to use a belt, if conditions are suitable for no coat simply attach the rod holder to a (any) wide belt that fits, dress it around your waist and a way to go. It isn't until you use it in the surf that it usefulness become s apparent!

Best regards,

Ticker (Derek)
 
Golden Mean rod Post Holder.

Good orning members,

Standing in the surf light tackle fishing for GG's, Bass or any other species to be found in this environment, is one of the most exciting, enthralling situations the angler can find him or her-self in. Nothing replaces that overwhelming sense of adventure, partially emersed with the water lapping around your waist, in full knowledge you are sharing the same element with the species being sought..The bait in a pouch around the neck or on the belt at the waist, spare lead or two, hooks pre-sharpened to extreme and D.I.Y.. pre assembled traces, all contained in a pocket of your jacket for convenience or a small over the shoulder bag, totally immersed in your own little world, all faculties geared to the challenge ahead!! The only downside to this scenario is when you have to change a fly, bait, lure or carry out remedial work on tackle or traces, which requires the use of both hands. I solved the probem by purchasing one of the early"Golden Mean Rod Rest Post Holders", attaching it to my coat waist belt, thus releasing both hands to carry out those tasks. I used my holder many times when bass fishing, spending up to 2 hours plus n the water without having to leave for the beach.
The new "Golden Mean Rod Rest Holder" has been improved since my early version. Googling in the name will take you to the current page, shopping around could result in savings.!

Best regards

Ticker (Derek)

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Discussion starter · #38 ·
Good morning members,

Searching for a more economical version of the Rod Holder Post I came across this advert on E-bay. I would like to make it clear that I have never seen, used, handled this piece of equipment, but if it is as it says and robust enough to cope with the vagaries of sea angling. WELL! If any member has experience of or used one of these rod holders, I would welcome a honest review.

Best regards

Ticker (Derek)
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Good morning members,

Searching for a more economical version of the Rod Holder Post I came across this advert on E-bay. I would like to make it clear that I have never seen, used, handled this piece of equipment, but if it is as it says and robust enough to cope with the vagaries of sea angling. WELL! If any member has experience of or used one of these rod holders, I would welcome a honest review.

Best regards

Ticker (Derek) View attachment 1389930
This one is Chinese .......Ticker!
As an avid collector and seller of sea fishing tackle
I have found quite a few of these rod holders over the years in the bottom of tackle boxes i have purchased either at a boot fayre or privately at someone's house after them advertising their late fathers fishing treasures!
it might be a well made version like you showed earlier on,or a chinese made like the 9.04 one above!
i think all sea anglers would agree "we buy anything to try once" and most of the time the item ends up in the bottom of a bag or box in the shed or garage,waiting for one of us to pop clogs b4 it gets into the paws of another fisher while buying it once again in a joblot at the bootsale or boat jumble fayre!
I did actually use a chinese model at a surf beach on gower! All trussed up on my hip through an old leather belt of my late dad to find at the beach that the butt of the spinning rod was too wide to slide into the sheath itself!🤔🤣 i thing if you have a 3cm blank without the hand grips on rod, it would squeeze in with a push! But getting it back out would be a struggle! Why in fact i mean it ends up in the bottom of an old box or tackle bag!😀👍🦈
 
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