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Feeder Fishing
Feeder fishing is another form of legering. The main differences between this and straight legering (ie the bomb) is that it allows the introduction of loose feed at extreme ranges, where it would be impossible to use a catapult. Loose feed can then be concentrated into a small area, and will always be close to your hook bait.
Feeder Types
There are three basic types: Block-end, open-end, and 'Method' feeders. They are usually made from plastic, although 'Method' feeders are generally made from a metal. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, to suit all conditions.
TIP - Select the right feeder for the job. The feeder must be heavy enough to be cast the required distance easily, and just heavy enough to remain in position if fishing flowing water.
Block-end Feeders
Block-end feeders are made of plastic and are a cylindrical shape, perhaps like a tiny gas tank. This type of feeder is used for maggot fishing at range. Holes are drilled through it which allow maggots to slowly crawl through, into the water near the hook bait.
TIP -The holes can be made larger, to increase the feed rate. Maggots can crawl out quicker, especially useful when there are large numbers of fish in the swim.
TIP -After the cast, wait a minute or two for the maggots to crawl out of the feeder, then give a turn or two of the reel, to bring your hook bait over the area where the free samples are.
Open-end Feeders
Open-end feeders closely resemble block-end feeders, the main difference is that, as the name implies, the ends of the feeder are left open. This type of feeder is generally used on flowing water. Maggots, or any other small bait is placed in the middle of the feeder, and the open ends are then plugged with a fairly stiff groundbait to hold the bait in on the cast. The water flow will then wash the groundbait down the swim, releasing the maggots into the swim. The cage feeder is a variation of an open-end feeder.
TIP -Do not make the groundbait too stiff, otherwise, the bait will remain inside the feeder. When it is retrieved, it will then spread your feed all over the swim instead of the spot being fished.
'Method' Feeders
The 'Method' feeder is a fairly recent inovation. It was developed for use on heavily stocked carp waters, and is essentially a bolt-rig. That is to say that fish literally bolt and hook themselves, giving very positive bites. It is a very successful method, and because of this it has been banned from most competitions and from most waters. This feeder is basically a frame, groundbait containing hook bait samples is moulded around it, and then the hook and bait is hidden inside the resulting ball. After the cast, carp will attack the groundbait to get at the free samples and the hook bait. When they reach the hook bait, they will feel the heavy resistance of the feeder and bolt, thus setting the hook. Because of these violent bites, there is a latex shock-absorber fitted to the feeder to help prevent the line from snapping.
TIP -Keep hold of the rod at all times when using this method, it is common for rods to be pulled off the rod rests and into the water.
Feeder Rigs
Block-end and Open-end feeders
Thread one of these feeders onto the line, and tie a large loop (about 12" long) into the line, so that the feeder is trapped inside the loop. Next, tie a small loop at the end of the larger loop (up to 1" long), thus forming one small loop and one large loop. The hook length is then attached to the small loop. The feeder can slide along the line within the larger loop. This rig is quite good at resisting tangles.
'Method' Feeders
This is a very simple type of rig. The main line is tied to the small eye at the top of the feeder, while the hook length is tied to the eye at the bottom of the feeder. The latex shock- absorber runs through the centre of the feeder, connected at both ends to the eyes at the top and bottom of the feeder. The hook bait is hidden in the groundbait moulded around the feeder.
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