The 2013 edition of the free carp fishing DVD from Korda is out now. Packed full of the latest products and tactics from the Korda lads it’s not to be missed. Here’s a quick sneak preview in this short trailer of what to expect.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okcJRbSbaas
Pick yours up in store soon with your next purchase.
Dave
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The Guru Pellet Feeder is an innovative design that protects the softened pellet loaded into the feeder during the cast and on impact with the water but allows the loose pellet and hookbait to come free of the feeder once on the lakebed. Here is a step by step guide of how to load the feeder.
Step 1.
Take some standard off the shelf pellets, such as, Trout or Halibut pellets and cover them in boiling water for a couple of minutes before draining the water off.
Check the pellet is sufficiently softened, if not repeat the process with boiling water until they are the right consistency.
For the purpose of this demonstration I only prepared enough pellet for one feeder. If you are planning a day session I would suggest you prepare as much as you think you may need.
Step 2.
Attach the feeder to your mainline, followed by a rig and your choosen bait. I would suggest something that matches the pellet in the feeder.
Step 3.
Partly fill the feeder with the scaulded pellet.
Step 4.
Then place the hookbait in the feeder like so.
Step 5.
Now top up the feeder and compress slightly. Make sure not to compress the pellets too much though, as you want them to loosen and release the hookbait once on the lake bed.
Your feeder is now loaded and ready to cast out.
The feeder will land on the lakebed with the pellet still intact.
But after a minute or so and a gentle pull back of the feeder from the rod it will release the pellet and your hookbait.
This type of presentation is perfect for any waters where weed is present or you are fishing in a greater depth than normal. Although it will work perfectly on all waters.
Give it a go.
Dave
What do you do when you keep getting liners but no takes? Many carp anglers will just sit there and wonder why? They will maybe change the hookbait or buy a different bait next time they go fishing. My advice is to reel in and recast 5 to 10 yards shorter. If you are still getting liners reel in and recast shorter again keep doing this until you get a run or the liners stop, you should now be in the right area.
Best Fishes,
John
Salt is often used by many anglers as an additive to particles and spod mixes. Although a lot of anglers don’t know why it is such a good addition to bait. Salt works well as an additive on many waters but it can be more effective on some waters than others. Now it isn’t completely understood why it works so well but I believe part of the reason it works is due to fishes requirements to regulate their salt and water content. Fish need to regulate the levels of water and mineral salts in their blood the same as we do, this is called osmoregulation. Freshwater fish absorb their required salts through their gills in exchange for waste products and through their food. By a combination of urine production and salt absorbtion fish can maintain their body’s salt concentration. Therefore the addition of salt to particles, boilies and spod mixes can be very effective when fishing for carp, especially in soft water areas where salt minerals in the water are scarce. One of the principle ions involved in osmoregulation include Sodium Chloride which is better known as Salt. So next time your preparing some bait for part of your baiting campaign or just for a forthcoming session grab some salt out the cupboard and add a generous handful to your mix.
Give it a go.
Dave
The Atomic Tackle Choppa Droppa is a safety helicopter lead system, offering a setup that can be fished in or around weed that will allow the lead to drop should it become snagged.
In this demonstration I used the Atomic Tackle Choppa Droppa Ready Rigs but Atomic do sell a Choppa Droppa Kit which enables you to use your own choice of leadcore or leader.
Step 1.
Pull the micro bore bead off the small leadcore link, then thread on your lead followed by the micro bore bead onto the small leadcore link.
Step 2.
Using a baiting needle pull the leadcore link through the Choppa Droppa clip.
Leadcore link pulled through.
Step 3.
Now tear a small piece off a PVA nugget and roll it between your fingers.
Step 4.
Push the PVA stop into the loop at the end of the small leadcore link and pull it tight against the clip. Attach a rig and the setup is now ready to cast out.
Tight Lines
Dave
Those of you using coated carp hooks may have noticed that they rust around the eyes and even sometimes the hookpoint. Give them a little dab of Vaseline and the problem to a great extent is solved. You can buy small tackle box sized tubs of Vaseline from most chemists.
Best Fishes,
John