{"id":18012,"date":"2018-05-22T16:21:58","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T15:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/uncategorised\/master-the-method-feeder-with-nick-speed\/"},"modified":"2018-06-20T00:32:32","modified_gmt":"2018-06-19T23:32:32","slug":"master-the-method-feeder-with-nick-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/match-coarse\/master-the-method-feeder-with-nick-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Method feeder fishing with Nick Speed"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Top match fishing star Nick Speed reveals his tips to help perfect your Method feeder fishing&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>In this article:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The common mistakes to avoid when Method feeder fishing<\/li>\n<li>How to best setup a Method feeder rig including what weight of feeder to use on different venues<\/li>\n<li>How to mix groundbait perfectly for Method feeder fishing to stop the bait falling off or sticking to the mould.<\/li>\n<li>How often to cast the Method feeder when targeting species like carp<\/li>\n<li>The best hookbaits when using the Method feeder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18013 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/nick-speed-method-feeder-fishing-2-e1526996868326.jpg\" alt=\"nick speed method feeder fishing 2\" width=\"727\" height=\"585\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18013 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20727%20585%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"nick speed method feeder fishing 2\" width=\"727\" height=\"585\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/nick-speed-method-feeder-fishing-2-e1526996868326.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All anglers at some point have used the Method. And, as a tactic, it\u2019s devastating fish-catching capabilities are well-documented. It has even been adopted by the specimen world in recent years. But, even though you can buy bespoke Method mixes and purpose-made loading moulds, match-angling legend Nick Speed reckons most anglers are still getting the basics wrong.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u00abAs a full-time angler and coach, I see people making inherent mistakes, every time,\u00bb Nick said. \u00abGetting the basics right isn&#8217;t difficult, but it will make such a massive difference to your catch rate.\u00bb To find out more about these common mistakes, Dynamite Baits&#8217; Media and Marketing Assistant, Mark Parker, joined the 46-year-old Sheffield-based rod on the banks of <a href=\"www.lindholmelakes.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lindholme Lakes<\/a>&#8216; Bonsai Lake where he ran us through how to &#8216;master the Method&#8217;&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The right set-up<\/h3>\n<p>Before you even cast, you need to address your set-up. For Nick, this starts with the rod. \u00abYou ideally need a feeder rod with a soft action as this will help cushion the fight of the fish,\u00bb he explained. As you&#8217;re looking to make well in excess of 200 casts in the day, a robust, durable mainline is also a must. Around 0.22mm (6lb to 8lb) is perfect. The next thing in the chain is the Method feeder. Faced with a cast of only around 20 yards to the margins of an island, it came as quite a surprise to learn that Nick uses a small, but heavy 30g feeder.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19955\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19955\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18015\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/what-weight-feeder-to-use-on-the-Method-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"what weight feeder to use on the Method\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19955\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18015 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"what weight feeder to use on the Method\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/what-weight-feeder-to-use-on-the-Method-500x333.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-19955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nick usually uses a small 30 gram Method Feeder for commercial work<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00abThe reason I use a small feeder is that just like the pole, I am looking to adopt a little and often feeding approach,\u00bb he told me. \u00abAnglers think to catch a lot of fish requires the use of a big feeder. Actually, it is better to use a smaller feeder and cast regularly.\u00bb This way there is less loosefeed to possibly pre-occupy the fish, plus, by casting with more regularity Nick reckons you actively encourage more fish into your feed area, which leads to more and quicker bites. \u00abRegards the heavy weight, for such a short cast, the motive behind this is threefold,\u00bb Nick explained. \u00abThe first is that of contours. I&#8217;m casting to the slope of an island, so I want a heavier feeder to grip to the sides of the slope. If the feeder moves, you are essentially fishing with a single hookbait. \u00abSecondly, a heavy feeder casts better and finally, in line with fishery rules, I\u2019m fishing the feeder free running. So, the extra weight helps massively with the bolt effect. \u00abMany anglers think that it is the tension on the quiver tip that sets the hook, but it is the combination of a short hooklink and the heavy feeder that pulls the hook home.\u00bb Regards feeder weight, Nick thinks nothing of going up to 45g if there is a strong side wind, which sounds ludicrous over a 20-yard cast. \u00abOnly if the silt were very soft would I use a 15g or 20g feeder, so it lies on top of the silt,\u00bb he added.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The final part of Nick&#8217;s set-up is the hooklink and hook. Again, in line with many fishery rules, he uses a four-inch hooklink of 0.14mm (4lb) to 0.16mm (5lb), but, if allowed, in the summer he will go even shorter, so the bolt effect is magnified. The hook is a size 16 for fishing a banded 6mm <a href=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/product\/robin-red-pellets-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robin Red<\/a> pellet&nbsp;or an 18 for a single dead maggot hookbait \u00abWhen fish feed on the Method, they are not after the hookbait necessarily, they simply come into contact with it as they look to slurp up the feeder&#8217;s payload,\u00bb the Dynamite Baits&#8217; backed matchman continued. \u00abThis means they are sucking the bait in from a distance, so you need to use a light but strong hook, so the hookbait flies up into their mouth at the same time.\u00bb<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19957\" style=\"width: 676px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19957\" class=\"wp-image-18017 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/nick-speeds-method-feeder-ideal-hooklinks.jpg\" alt=\"nick speeds method feeder ideal hooklinks\" width=\"666\" height=\"1000\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19957\" class=\"wp-image-18017 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20666%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"nick speeds method feeder ideal hooklinks\" width=\"666\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/nick-speeds-method-feeder-ideal-hooklinks.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-19957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nick likes to use short 4 inch hooklengths when Method feeder fishing<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_19974\" style=\"width: 676px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19974\" class=\"wp-image-18046 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Nicks-hookbait-choices.jpg\" alt=\"Nick's choices of hookbaits for the Method\" width=\"666\" height=\"1000\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19974\" class=\"wp-image-18046 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20666%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Nick's choices of hookbaits for the Method\" width=\"666\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Nicks-hookbait-choices.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-19974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nick&#8217;s choices of hookbaits for the Method<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>The perfect mix<\/h3>\n<p>Another important factor that many anglers get wrong is the mixing of their groundbait. Usually they get the consistency wrong, complaining that it tends to stick in the mould, not binding correctly to the feeder&#8217;s frame. \u00abThis is usually because they have mixed it too wet,\u00bb Nick said. \u00abI have a way of mixing my Method groundbait, which makes it fool-proof.\u00bb<\/p>\n<p>To mix Nick&#8217;s loosefeed, he starts by emptying a pint of <a href=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/product\/swim-stim-groundbait-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green SwimStim<\/a> and a pint of Marine Halibut Pellet groundbait into a bucket, before a handful of fishery micro pellets are added.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19959\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19959\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18019\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Marine-Halibut-and-SwimStim-Green-Nicks-groundbait-choice-e1526998511237-500x401.jpg\" alt=\"Marine Halibut and SwimStim Green - Nick's groundbait choice\" width=\"500\" height=\"401\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19959\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18019 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20401%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Marine Halibut and SwimStim Green - Nick's groundbait choice\" width=\"500\" height=\"401\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Marine-Halibut-and-SwimStim-Green-Nicks-groundbait-choice-e1526998511237-500x401.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-19959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marine Halibut and SwimStim Green &#8211; Nick&#8217;s groundbait choice<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Using a 200ml pole cup, he adds two full cups of lake water (400ml in total) before giving the concoction a good mix. A lid is then placed on the top to avoid the groundbait drying out too quickly. It\u2019s then left to sit for a few minutes to fully soak. \u00abI will also use an atomiser with a little liquid flavour added to fine tune it as it dries out slightly over the session,\u00bb he continued.<\/p>\n<p>The reason Nick uses the two groundbaits is that the Halibut adds weight to the mix and prevents it breaking down too quickly in the water, while the Green SwimStim is added to colour the finished product, so it more closely matches the tone of the lake water.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to create Nick&#8217;s Mix<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Measure out the groundbait correctly using 1 pint tubs.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18021\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-1-Measure-out-the-groundbait-correctly-into-one-pint-tubs-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 Measure out the groundbait correctly into one pint tubs\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18021 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Step 1 Measure out the groundbait correctly into one pint tubs\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-1-Measure-out-the-groundbait-correctly-into-one-pint-tubs-500x333.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Pour the dry groundbait into a large bucket and mix them<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18023\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Seq-4-pour-the-dry-groundbait-into-a-large-bucket-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"Step 2 pour the dry groundbait into a large bucket\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18023 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Step 2 pour the dry groundbait into a large bucket\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Seq-4-pour-the-dry-groundbait-into-a-large-bucket-500x333.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step 3:&nbsp;<\/strong>Add two 200ml pole cups of lake water with some liquid additive such as XL Krill<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18025\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Seq-5-add-two-full-200ml-pole-cups-of-lake-water-to-the-dry-crumb-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"Step 3 add two full 200ml pole cups of lake water to the dry crumb\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18025 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Step 3 add two full 200ml pole cups of lake water to the dry crumb\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Seq-5-add-two-full-200ml-pole-cups-of-lake-water-to-the-dry-crumb-500x333.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Mix thoroughly until a nice consistency is achieved and then push through a riddle to remove any lumps<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18027\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-4-pour-the-mixed-damp-groundbait-onto-a-riddle-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"Step 4 - pour the mixed damp groundbait onto a riddle\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18027 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Step 4 - pour the mixed damp groundbait onto a riddle\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-4-pour-the-mixed-damp-groundbait-onto-a-riddle-500x333.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> The finished groundbait should have a very fine pouring texture<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18029\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-5-the-finished-groundbait-should-have-a-very-fine-pouring-texture-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"Step 5 the finished groundbait should have a very fine pouring texture\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18029 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Step 5 the finished groundbait should have a very fine pouring texture\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-5-the-finished-groundbait-should-have-a-very-fine-pouring-texture-500x333.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Remove what you need for a session and place in a spare tub, covering the rest of the groundbait in the bucket to stop it drying out<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18031\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-6-remove-what-you-need-and-place-in-a-spare-tub-or-container-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"Step 6 - remove what you need and place in a spare tub or container\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18031 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Step 6 - remove what you need and place in a spare tub or container\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-6-remove-what-you-need-and-place-in-a-spare-tub-or-container-500x333.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Add a handful of micro pellets to the finished groundbait<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18033\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-7-add-a-handful-of-micro-pellets-to-the-finished-groundbait-mix-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"Step 7- add a handful of micro pellets to the finished groundbait mix\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18033 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Step 7- add a handful of micro pellets to the finished groundbait mix\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-7-add-a-handful-of-micro-pellets-to-the-finished-groundbait-mix-500x333.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Use an atomiser with some water and liquid flavouring to keep your mix dampish throughout the day<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18035\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-8-use-an-attomiser-full-of-water-and-flavour-throughout-the-session-if-the-bait-drys-out-slighty-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"Step 8 - use an attomiser full of water and flavour throughout the session if the bait drys out slighty\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18035 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Step 8 - use an attomiser full of water and flavour throughout the session if the bait drys out slighty\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Step-8-use-an-attomiser-full-of-water-and-flavour-throughout-the-session-if-the-bait-drys-out-slighty-500x333.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Loading the feeder<\/h3>\n<p>For Nick, this is possibly the most important part of successful Method feeder fishing. The feeder needs to be correctly loaded so that the hookbait sits central on the feeder when the payload starts to breakdown on the lake bed. \u00abI start by putting a little groundbait in the base of the mould, followed by the hookbait, which I place in the centre,\u00bb Nick told me. \u00abThe mould is then filled to the top, before the feeder is pushed firmly down to pack it. \u00abIf it is loaded correctly, you shouldn&#8217;t see the hookbait, but within seconds of the feeder being on the lake bed, it should be revealed ensuring it&#8217;s one of the first large particles the fish encounter. \u00abDon&#8217;t put the hookbait in last or even worse, leave it hanging out of the ball of loosefeed altogether, which I see a lot. All that happens here is the groundbait breaks down and draws the fish, but the hookbait is four-inches away. The result is line bites but no fish. Very frustrating.\u00bb<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Fishing the Method<\/h3>\n<p>The final part of Nick&#8217;s Method masterclass was how to fish it correctly. Within the first 30-minutes to an hour, Nick reckons you should be casting every two-minutes to quickly build the swim.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you&#8217;ve had no bites, keep going, the fish will come! Casting close to the margins of the island opposite, Nick always feathers the cast, just prior to the feeder hitting the water. This ensures that the feeder&#8217;s lead side hits the surface first, protecting the payload. \u00abYou&#8217;ll also notice that I don&#8217;t tighten up to the feeder, but that I fish a slightly slack line,\u00bb Nick explained. \u00abThis is because the fish will knock and attack the feeder once it is in the water. By having no tension on the mainline, there is less likelihood of the feeder being moved when this happens \u00abThe only indication I get at the rod tip, is when a fish has taken the hookbait and is bolting out of the swim. \u00abAlthough these few tips are only relatively small change in the scheme of things, by mastering them it will make an enormous difference to the results you get from your Method feeder fishing.\u00bbBelieve me!\u00bb<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19970\" style=\"width: 676px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19970\" class=\"wp-image-18037 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/casting-sot-2.jpg\" alt=\"how often should i recast the Method feeder?\" width=\"666\" height=\"1000\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19970\" class=\"wp-image-18037 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20666%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how often should i recast the Method feeder?\" width=\"666\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/casting-sot-2.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-19970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How often should you recast the Method? Nick does it every 2 minutes in the first hour..<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19971\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19971\" class=\"wp-image-18039 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Catch-shot-e1527002292987.jpg\" alt=\"method feeder fishing catch shot\" width=\"647\" height=\"615\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19971\" class=\"wp-image-18039 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20647%20615%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"method feeder fishing catch shot\" width=\"647\" height=\"615\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/06\/Catch-shot-e1527002292987.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-19971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get the Method right and it can be devastating on all venues..<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top match fishing star Nick Speed reveals his tips to help perfect your Method feeder fishing&#8230; In this article: The common mistakes to avoid when [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[119,124],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-match-coarse","category-articulos"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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