How to Set Up a Feeder Rod

Catch fish with a feeder rod by setting up your gear effectively. Feeder rod fishing is a method that introduces bait or feed to the fish in the same targeted area with minimal disturbance. Many anglers use this fishing tactic to pursue barbel, carp and chub. With feeder rods, a small bait container is attached to the line filled with baits like maggots, mixture or loose feed. The key to this technique is accurately hitting the same area when you make your casts so that the bait is built up, attracting the fish to the concentrated spot.

Things You'll Need

  • Back rest
  • 2 bank sticks
  • 2 feeder rests, back and front
  • Bait
  • Bait container
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a fishing location. Stake the two bank sticks into the bank in an aligned position to hold your feeder rod. Space out the bank sticks so that one holds the back of your rod and the other holds the middle.

    • 2

      Position the bank sticks so that your feeder rod sits in an approximately 90 degree angle to your targeted fishing spot. The closer to the 90 degree position your rod is, the easier it is to detect bites.

    • 3

      Connect the feeder rests to the bank sticks. The back rest attaches to the back stick and the front rest connects to second stick that's closer to the water.

    • 4

      Place your rod on the feeder rests. Position it so that the tip of your rod tip is as close to the water as possible.This lessens the wind effect on your fishing line.

    • 5

      Adjust the height of the fishing rod from the ground depending on your comfort and personal preference. Keep the rod height as low as possible, but comfortable, enough for use.

    • 6

      Attach the bait container to your line and start fishing.