POLE FISHING TOP TIP - The SECRET SHOT!!!

POLE FISHING TOP TIP - The SECRET SHOT!!!
A little tip that works brilliantly when using light baits when pole fishing. This trick works all year round but as the water becomes colder we tend to use smaller baits more and more so the secret shot comes into play.
This isn't just a method for catching carp and F1s with pellets but also works well when fishing for roach and smaller fish on natural venues when using baits like maggots, pinkies and bread.

[@waynenippard5933]

Have been fishing for nearly 50 years and this has always been standard practice so nothing new to us old ‘uns 😁

[@RobWootton]

Probably not Wayne. Most newer guys simply put a larger shot above the hooklength knot from what I’ve seen so it might just help a few

[@richmartin3349]

Indeed

[@martynstuart1191]

Always good to have these tips what ever level you are at well done & keep them coming, not everyone has been fishing 30yrs plus.

[@RobWootton]

That’s the point Martin, cheers. Also how many are constantly moving that shot for little tweaks ?

[@tonyorlando5973]

Great tip Rob . Ive been fishing for sixty years and learn something new every day . I will try this at Packington tomorrow .👍🐟🐟🐟

[@paulstacklereviews1695]

Brilliant tip, used it today for fiddly skimmers on expander pellets, worked great.

[@RobWootton]

Cheers Paul

[@wayneharris7545]

Top tip rob 👌

[@neilcrookphotos]

Great video and explanation. I've been doing it for years since my Dad taught me, circa 30+ years ago.

[@RobWootton]

Nice one Neil.... not everyone moves that bottom shot so close to the hook

[@neilcrookphotos]

@@RobWootton when hemp fishing I would have it about 2cm from the hook

[@stephenarmstrong6620]

Great tip rob thank you 👏👏

[@RobWootton]

Cheers Stephen

[@schoetersfrank]

Great tip Rob ;)

[@RobWootton]

Cheers Frank

[@JeffOrtega33]

nice one Rob

[@RobWootton]

Cheers Jeff

[@Esoxluciouss11]

ty for sharing

[@RobWootton]

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[@Caton71_fitness]

Great information as always Rob 👌🏻is this something you can do in the summer as well 👌🏻

[@RobWootton]

Usually winter time or when using very small baits

[@michaelsmith9408]

The dropper or tell-tale as Billy Lane used to call it, move it up or down as needed

[@steveames8286]

Late to the party rob , been done for decades.

[@RobWootton]

It has, but the modern way is to simply put a no9 or 10 above a hooklength knot. Not everyone knows

[@leafysfishing]

Does a back shot contribute to how much shot is used for the float?

[@Northstar-Media]

No it shouldn't because its above the weight of the float.

[@paulstaton8267]

Been match fishing for over 50 years and never put a shot on hook length, will try it this winter for skimmers🤙

[@RobWootton]

Cheers Paul

[@koensegers300]

Nice tip mate

[@RobWootton]

Cheers 👍

[@koensegers300]

@@RobWootton good. Dear sire woodton do you sometimes have a good tip when the carp wants to bite very badly. greetings koen

[@alanmeasures8337]

Would the last shot register lift bite's

[@RobWootton]

It’s probably a bit too small for that .... I’m using it to add a bit of weight to a light hookbait really

[@alanmeasures8337]

Ok Rob Thanks.

[@britishbluetess]

Just don’t try this with a ballobenni 😂👌🏻

[@RobWootton]

Snap

[@Northstar-Media]

Why its good shot ?

[@ian-uk9673]

lol secret shot my ass I've been fishing with small shot on my hook lengths for over 30 years

[@MagicManFan]

Well done Ian. Is Ian UK an alias for Five Times Alan Scotthorne?

[@tonycamplin8607]

Nothing new or secret about this as far as I'm concerned it's the standard method of shotting. I've been doing it for well over 60 years.

[@RobWootton]

Cheers Tony

[@arkaywat11]

I've always have put "tell tale" shot on the hooklength. Sorry but there's nothing new to see here for me. May be good info for new anglers to the sport but I know match anglers and pleasure anglers have been doing it on pole, stick and waggler rigs since the beginning of time.

[@rikkiegglesden5295]

Shots on the hooklengh since the beginning of time absolute lies. This has only been used for a few years. You wouldn't of been able to put hard shot on a hooklengh without it damaging line. These shots don't damage the line hence the reason why you can put them on light hooklenghs. You've completely missed the point he's making. You can use a 6 inch hooklengh and be versatile with it, rather than using 2 inch hooklenghs

[@arkaywat11]

@@rikkiegglesden5295 Hard shot?? no 8's and smaller are still made of lead. Lies?? 🤣

[@derekskinner]

@@rikkiegglesden5295 I have been putting shot on hooklengths, ever since I started fishing 50 plus years ago, but in saying that my hook lengths are usually longer than 6", and I adjust the bottom shot up and down the line according to the conditions.

[@rikkiegglesden5295]

@@derekskinner I was talking about modern day match fishing. every match angler I know and thats alot of people always put the shot above the hooklengh to stop damage of the hooklengh. The ultra soft shot now available allows you to do what Robs showing us in the video. Maybe I'm wrong but with the likes of Jamie Hughes bringing out videos on the same subject it couldn't of been an overly done thing or there wouldn't be a need for the videos in the first place. Back in the day you probably didn't have a choice but to put the shot on the hooklengh. I'm pretty sure you didn't have the rig boxes that are now available now. What shots did you use back then and could you move them up and down the line without damage ?

[@tonycamplin8607]

@@rikkiegglesden5295 in the olden days all shot was made of lead and so was very soft. Despite what you say this method has been used for decades.

[@MagicManFan]

I think some people commenting would do well to realise that anglers of all ages and experience watch videos like this so some will have learned from this. Not everyone can be ageing anglers who once won a club match in 1978 using this tip. 😜

[@RobWootton]

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[@eddieward6799]

Good idea but I can't see a number 12 stot to put it on the line.

[@fishypie]

im not a fan of that shot, seem to flatten the line and iy looks weak

[@RobWootton]

I’ve never had any issues.... are you putting too hard? It only needs nipping on gently