What Gear Do You Need to Begin Feeder Fishing

This is an essential part of this type of fishing. You must be able to easily detect nibbles as fish are sometimes small and their nibbles discrete. For this, fishing rods designed for feeder fishing have an extremely soft tip to forward even the smallest tremor.

When used, you must use a rod between 2m70 and 3m90 in length which will enable you to cast your rigging further and fight with great fish. A 2m70 fishing rod is perfect for fishing from shorter distances and spots from obstructed banks. The larger the rod, the further you can cast, and the better suited it is for fishing in the current.

The rods also differ in terms of their casting weight depending on the weight of the feeder you use. It's up to you to choose the rod which is better suited for your fishing spot.
Use Light and Medium rods to catch small fish. Use Medium and Heavy rods to catch medium and large fish.

For feeder fishing, a standard reel will be perfectly adequate. Choose a size between 1000 and 3000 according to the amount of line you want to use. Line retrieve per crank is between 65cm and 1m. This will be enough for fishing in most situations. The greater the line retrieve per crank, the quicker you can reel in your rigging or the fish (useful in obstructed zones or in currents). 

There are several types of feeder cages available depending on your needs.

The closed feeder is particularly suitable for fishing with live bait and small grains. It prevents the bait from being lost during casting. It also diffuses the bait more slowly than the open feeder.

There are ready-made baits which are suitable for feeder fishing. They are sticky enough to stay in the feeder during casting. They also disperse easily, creating a cloud of bait around the cage making it as attractive as possible.

There are a variety of feeders used today, all of which you can find in our fishing range. With a variety in size, weight and quantity, you'll find the perfect feeder, bait, rods, fishing lines and more below.