The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Bite Detection https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:50:33 +0000 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:08:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=88005 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Bite Detection : Yeah whenunattended with surfcastersI...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1259713&title=bite-detection#1259713 Author: Zambezi
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Posted: 13 Feb 2013 at 6:08pm

Yeah when unattended with surfcasters I use circles, and a running rig.  Other wise j hooks, line detection, strikes.]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:08:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1259713&title=bite-detection#1259713 <![CDATA[Bite Detection : When shore fishing I just leave...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1259711&title=bite-detection#1259711 Author: ThomasW
Subject: 88005
Posted: 13 Feb 2013 at 6:07pm

When shore fishing I just leave the rods in their holders, and do something else like check another rod, make replacement rigs, go for a walk or take a few photos. 

Every so often I glance at the rods to check, sometimes I notice they have gone slack which means something moved the sinker. Sometimes the rod would be bending, that means something is pulling on the line.  Sometimes, I would check the bait and discover I had hooked a fish (sometimes a large fish), when pressure is not applied they often just rest up on the bottom rather then run. I only use circle hooks while shore fishing, and its easier to apply pressure to early rather then to late. 

 If I am fishing with just a single rod from a boat, I would use the line to detect bites... but I normally just keep them in the holder and wait until I hear the drag losing line. 

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:07:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1259711&title=bite-detection#1259711 <![CDATA[Bite Detection : On the rocks I&#039;m always holding...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1259681&title=bite-detection#1259681 Author: Naki-Fisher
Subject: 88005
Posted: 13 Feb 2013 at 4:54pm

On the rocks I'm always holding my rod with a finger on the line like you say.
On the beach I tend to fish 2 rods and depending on whats happening I may sit back or hold on, some times i find if the rod tip starts moving I'll remove it from is holder and let the fish run with it before giving it what for.
It depends a little on your set up and rig to what is best.
]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:54:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1259681&title=bite-detection#1259681 <![CDATA[Bite Detection : often im just sitting back chilling...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258648&title=bite-detection#1258648 Author: feijoa
Subject: 88005
Posted: 11 Feb 2013 at 9:10pm

often im just sitting back chilling on the rocks having a yarn with a mate and a drink as the rod does its thang.

nice to be able to see a bite come through if not holding on to it.
]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:10:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258648&title=bite-detection#1258648 <![CDATA[Bite Detection : Sweet, at least I understand it...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258502&title=bite-detection#1258502 Author: Zambezi
Subject: 88005
Posted: 11 Feb 2013 at 6:09pm

Sweet, at least I understand it now.
]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:09:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258502&title=bite-detection#1258502 <![CDATA[Bite Detection : Line detection of bites and rod...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258476&title=bite-detection#1258476 Author: chad
Subject: 88005
Posted: 11 Feb 2013 at 5:29pm

Line detection of bites and rod detection are different.

Thats more or less comparing braids and mono
]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:29:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258476&title=bite-detection#1258476 <![CDATA[Bite Detection : I should expand I think, when...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258107&title=bite-detection#1258107 Author: Zambezi
Subject: 88005
Posted: 10 Feb 2013 at 10:54pm

I should expand I think, when detecting actuall bites, I either have a trigger finger over the line coming off the spool of a spinning reel, or  my thumb holding the line just off or on the spine of the rod when using an overhead.

I thought this was common practice. I feel very small bites all the time, loses sensitivity in 24 & 37kg, but when I'm using that I'm not usually targeting a feed.]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:54:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258107&title=bite-detection#1258107 <![CDATA[Bite Detection : This is what I picture when people...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258099&title=bite-detection#1258099 Author: Zambezi
Subject: 88005
Posted: 10 Feb 2013 at 10:48pm

This is what I picture when people talk bite detection in nz.

http://www.worldseafishing.com/shore/basic_bite_detection.html

Sitting there watching the rods.

]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:48:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258099&title=bite-detection#1258099 <![CDATA[Bite Detection : Ok but does that mean, that most...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258098&title=bite-detection#1258098 Author: Zambezi
Subject: 88005
Posted: 10 Feb 2013 at 10:45pm

Ok but does that mean, that most people are not hold/touching the line for actual bite detection?
]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:45:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258098&title=bite-detection#1258098 <![CDATA[Bite Detection : An example would be, the bite...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88005&PID=1258095&title=bite-detection#1258095 Author: chad
Subject: 88005
Posted: 10 Feb 2013 at 10:41pm

An example would be, the bite detection on am older 222 model ( great rod) has poor bite detection on species like gurnard which struggle to move the rod. On a windy day, shes near impossible to tell. In comparison, a Jarvious walker will go banana's over a gurnard bite, because the bite detection is so much better..........

Most don't hold rods, I don't in most places unless the surf is massive, and I fish two rods. " Bite detection is a visual thing, not so much for feeling. You will find rods with great bite detection are much better for playing the small fish.

BUT bite detection, is just one aspect of a rod, you sacrifice bite detection for casting distance. 
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