Quiver tip

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The quiver tip is a bite detection method used in coarse fishing.

The eyed tip of approximately 1-2ft in length that can be attached as an extension to the end of the rod by a put in or screw in method. The quiver tip itself is a means of improving bite detection in conjunction with the ledgering method of fishing, whereby a weight is attached to the line close to the hook to assist in casting.

A variation of this method is the swim feeder, which is a small weighted container with small holes in which loose feed can be placed to attract fish to the area near the hook bait. On stillwater venues after casting, the rod should be placed in a rest at a 90 degree angle to the direction of the cast with the tip near to the water to reduce the effects of the wind on the tip. On rivers the rod should be placed on a stand pointing towards the direction of the cast with the tip high in the air in order to reduce the impact of the flow on the line. The line between the end of the tip and the weight/swim feeder should be tensioned so that a slight bend in the quiver tip exists.

The reason for this is to allow for the detection of two types of bite.

The first type of bite occurs when the fish takes the bait and moves away from the fisherman, causing the line to tighten and pull on the quiver tip. The second type of bite occurs when the fish takes the bait and moves towards the fisherman causing the line to slacken and the quiver tip to drop back/straighten.

Quiver tips can be bought in various test curves, which relates to how stiff the tip is (often in ounces.) The lower the test curve the less stiff the tip is(i.e the less weight required to bend the tip.) The test curve of the tip should be carefully considered as it could drastically impact on the bite detection/playing of the fish and should relate to the type of fish targeted and weather conditions.