metalman Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hello ALL ! Ive been a member of 6 island now for 3 years now , but have only fished it a couple of times this year since its been dug out , but i am finding it very difficult . The baits , rigs etc that used to work for me dont seem to produce for me anymore . Is anyone else finding it difficult or is it me ! Any advise on bait , rigs etc would be greatly appreciated . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnplumb Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Don't know the lake ,but out of intrest what bait and rigs are you using ? and did they used to work on that lake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanz Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 iv never been,went once to their old lake...and that was enough for me! but im guessing over the years its changing???, not just a freshly dug mud hole???? if so then there is a good chance that the fish have a few other food sources these days other than just anglers baits...............+ they may be getting clued up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'm using 15mm cell sometimes tipped with plastic corn , also I use big halibut pellets on a standard lead clip rig , either would catch carp and catfish , nothing too fancy . Also when I say dug out I mean it was dug deeper last summer to try and overcome the weed problem . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanz Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 is it still a members only water??? what are the regulars saying??? it could be down to the digging( has that cured the weed??? ) or the carp are bored of the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Yes still members lake . There only seems to be weed around the islands now . I think you may be on to something about being bored ! My local tackle shop told me that cell out sell other baits 10 to 1 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefulcarping Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Yes still members lake . There only seems to be weed around the islands now .I think you may be on to something about being bored ! My local tackle shop told me that cell out sell other baits 10 to 1 ! Cell are selling more baits because of the amount of people who see cell being advertised. Dosnt take carp long to figure things out. Try something different, ditch boilies and go with maggot? (if there are no silvers) luncheon meat or sweetcorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Tried maggot bunches on a clip , no luck but i think your right , ditch the cell and try something new ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef1 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hello mate , i have been fishing willowcroft since november last year, i have not had a bad session really, i have had a 40lb+, i have caught 30lb+ fish through out the winter, i find cell does catch! and even though it is not a hard water i think rigs are important as always when fishing. Red maggots from late in the year right through till april have got me really good catches, try some different rigs popped up maggots are really good. Remember that those fish are pressured and have seen it all before! I find heavy baiting has not worked for me but know some people it works for. Swim selection is important! All som i have noticed since may ish they like showing them selves a fair bit, but you need to really be looking. Also i have moved half way through a session and this has done me really well, a lot of people down there set up camp and thats it!! hope this helps you can always pm me if you have any questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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