oldfellah
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Spawning is almost entirely dependant on water temperature and as such can vary according to the weather in any particular year. This year saw spawning on a stop/start cycle for a good 6 weeks due to constantly changing temperatures so it is difficult to be exact when predicting what week next year will see spawning start. From an anglers point of view it is worth bearing in mind that not all the carp will spawn at the same time so there is usually a chance of a fish or two even when spawning activity is at its height.
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Fishing can be good all year, however the weather (as usual) can play a big part. We find that April is usually very good with the fish at good pre spawning weights and feeding hard after the winter lull. May is also a very good month but the back end might see spawning activity well under way. Alternatively, Sept and Oct. can also be very productive with the carp back to peak condition. Having said all that we found that all months this year saw plenty of fish coming out but the constantly changing weather meant that no 2 days were the same. Sometimes just a few fish for 3 days and then a sudden burst of activity for a couple of days and then back to just a few fish each day. Whatever time of year you go just chill and enjoy the experience.
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They should be just fine for lakes of that size. Unless you are going to fish one of the inland sea type waters just standard UK tackle is more than adequate.
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Remarkable catch BFG - well done. Would love to see pictures.
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Good advice from Shakey - just one thing I would add is that if the lake sells bait be sure to use some on at least one rod. The fish will see a lot of the 'house' bait so it wil be well established as a food source.
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Exactly what i was going to say. I have never used leadcore & dont think will. If i do then it certainly wont be "just because i can". i have used it but after seeing the damage it has done to fish i stopped, my choice i have seen first hand carp stuck in snags large cuts to the side of fish so i just won't use it I agree totally.