River Fishing Tips | When to swap the bomb to the feeder for chub - Phil Spinks

The feeder comes into play on rivers that are running slightly clear, and bread is an excellent bait for these conditions.

A medium Drennan Cage feeder packed with liquidised bread works well, using breadflake on the hook. 

I search the swim using this approach, having 15 minutes with one cast across to any far-bank trees and then another quarter-of-an-hour closer in where there’s slower water or down the middle of the river.

Generally, if I haven’t had a bite after around 30 minutes, I’ll make my move to the next swim along 

I find legering works best in coloured water or when fishing after dark.

Try using a smelly bait like cheesepaste on a link leger taking a couple of SSG shot, or a very light 10g flat bomb that will be rolled around the bottom by the current before finally settling.