Carp Catchers Blog

Gary Westcott and myself fished in the British Carp Angling Championship qualifier at Farlows Lake recently. Unfortunately we didn’t qualify but we did score five points for the Carp Catchers Team. Gary and I had two carp for 45lb 2oz and also lost one. Garys fish came on his own Innovate Baits boilies, mine came on Mainline Baits Activ-8. We had a great weekend and really enjoyed the experience.

                                                                                            20lb 4oz

                                                                                                 24lb 14oz

Best Fishes,

John

After a recent 24 hour session on a local syndicate I landed this stunning 25lb 8oz Ghostie along with 4 other fish. The fish fell to my standard blowback set up consisting of the new Korda Kaptor Wide Gape Hooks, Korda Weed Green Shrink Tube and Atomic Jel-E-Wyre hooklink with an Armaled Locjaw Safety Leadclip, 3oz Korda Pear Swivel Lead and 3 ft of ESP Leadcore. The hookbait was a 20mm snowman presentation topped with a 14mm Solar Fluoro Pineapple pop-up. The fish were all landed with the aid of the new Korda Subline.

Tight Lines

Dave

Avid Carp Sight Stops are a useful boilie stop that adds visual attraction to your hookbait. They are available in long and short to suit your hair length and enable you to change bait size without tying up new rigs. The Avid Carp Sight Stops are made of a durable plastic and come in a range of bright and visual colours to draw attention to your hookbait in any conditions. The Avid Carp Sight Stops are availble in either Yellow or Mixed Colour packs.

Step 1

Thread your choosen bait onto the hair.

Step 2

Now attach the Sight Stop to the hair loop via the hook on the underside of the stop.

Step 3

Pull the stop into the bait and you are now ready to go.

Tight Lines

Dave

Another reminder now. There is a national coarse fish closed season on all rivers, streams, drains from the 15th of March to 15th of June inclusive. Some stillwaters and canals which are designated sites of specific scientific interest (SSSI’s) also have the same close season. So make sure you are fishing legally, as you can face a big fine and a criminal record if you are caught otherwise.

Best fishes,

John

A reminder that your rod licence is due to expire on the 15th/16th March. As I have stressed before you can get a criminal record and a fine of up to £2000 if you are caught without a valid licence so it really isn’t worth the risk. A rod licence costs £27 for the year, if you fish with more than 2 rods you will need 2 rod licences. Licences are available from the Post Office, by phone from The Environment Agency on 08708 506 506 or online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/fish. Tight lines and happy fishing for the coming season.

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

Top day ticket water Farlows Lake  is facing closure again as the owner has has resubmitted plans to turn it and the adjacent canal into a marina. This is a very famous historic carp water, please help to save it by emailing Margaret Smith at smith@southbucks.gov.uk and letting the council know your thoughts. Please make you thoughts constructive and positive, as negative or abusive comments will be counterproductive. Farlows Lake is self funding and can be used by anyone whilst a marina I’m sure will be for the privilaged few. Please help to save Farlows Lake.

Best Fishes

John

Please note that as of the 18/2/2011 we will close at 6.00pm on Fridays.

Best Fishes,

John

A really cool new product now the Delkim Safe D Carbon Snag Bars which look the business and are very versatile. The Delkim Safe D Snag Bars will fit any Delkim Bite Alarm old or new via a replacement battery cover(supplied). The Snag Bars fit into slots in the battery cover and can be removed at the end of your session to accommodate the alarm cover. you can have both Snag Bars fitted or just the one if you prefer. All in all the Delkim Safe D Carbon Snag Bars will be a must have for all Delkim fans. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

Best Fishes,

John

Membership for the 2011/2012 season is now open for the Wellingborough Lakes Carp Syndicate. If you would like more information check out the joining page on the website at www.wellingboroughlakes.com.

Best Fishes,

John