help carp bait

[kjcarpers]

i am going carp fishing next weekend and i was wondering where to fishing on the lake, and what bait to use and what rig. There are two islands one near to the shalow end and one up near the deep end.

so some i would be very happy for some advice.


TIGHT LINES

[NICK R]

very much doubt they will be in the shallows ,spend time looking for signs , they still show themselves even in winter ,
i would fish a small bag , with a balanced bait ,recasting every half hour or so

[Mark78]

the deeper water stays warmer longest, but the shallow water warms the quickest.....if that makes any sense.

like Nick says try the deeper water first and if the sun comes out and warms the shallows in the afternoon i'd be tempted to try there, you might catch a wanderer.also maggots are a deadly bait in winter

[kjcarpers]

thanks for that is then any baits you would recomend

[NICK R]

Originally Posted by kjcarpers

thanks for that is then any baits you would recomend

maggots . worm

[jack pyke]

tigernut tipped with fake corn critically balanced.? thats iff tigers are allowed

[tjnorton]

You want a bait that will be easily digestable for the carp. Maggots and worm are two good baits. Don't forget good old sweetcorn can be a deadly winter bait. Also a single fluro pop up can work due to the inquisitive nature of carp.

Like sated befoe he deeper water will hold the carp at night poss during the day. Use small bags of your hook bait always watch the water for fish shows.

tj

[NICK R]

have a read of this

WATERCRAFT

[carpcrasher]

thats pretty good nick mate, im still a rookie carper , but have had some decent sizes out, you learn something new everyday, i knew about feeling the bottom with a sinker but havent tried the marker rod yet,might have to start !!!