Carp Fishing Tactics: How To Put More Carp On The Bank
Learn how watercraft, weather conditions and wildlife can affect your angling.
To be a successful angler you need skill, confidence and, whether you believe it or not, a certain amount of luck. Although the cameras may suggest otherwise, even the best anglers in the world have blank sessions at some point. There are, however, certain tactics that you can employ to maximise your chances of a bite whenever you are out on the bank.
I believe that watercraft is the main skill that separates good anglers and great anglers. Yes, there is an element of luck with carp fishing, but when some anglers catch fish no matter where they go, it cannot be attributed to luck.
Some of the best anglers I have ever seen leave no stone unturned when they are hunting their quarry. They learn everything there is to know about their chosen lake (depths, substrates, features) and monitor the movements of the carp so they know where they will be, and at what time of day.
The Best Hints, Tips & Tricks For Carp Fishing
Along with watercraft, learning about weather patterns and moon phases can also help your angling immensely. The articles here will help you understand when is the best time of year to go fishing, what end of the lake you should set up at and how to find the fish (even in the depths of winter).
Watercraft
Watercraft is, without doubt, the most important aspect of carp fishing. You can spend thousands of pounds on the best bivvy, bedchair, bite alarms, rods, reels etc, but if you cannot read a lake or river and build up a picture of where the carp are likely to be situated, you won’t be nearly as successful as you could be.
Combatting Crayfish
When you hear carp anglers say that they have had some trouble with the crays, you could be forgiven for thinking that they were having issues with some East End gangsters. The more likely story is that they are having their rigs picked up and their hook baits disturbed by crayfish.
Weather
When you hear carp anglers say that they have had some trouble with the crays, you could be forgiven for thinking that they were having issues with some East End gangsters. The more likely story is that they are having their rigs picked up and their hook baits disturbed by crayfish.
Winter Tips
While there is definitely something special about winter carp fishing, it takes a lot more effort and concentration to tempt a bite during the colder months. During the winter months, carp become lethargic, they don’t move as much and they will have built up additional fat to utilise during the colder weather.
