lpoollad Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 hi guys well ive been fishing for a while and have got the bug when it comes to carp fishing but last cpl times have blanked am confident with rig i use in line lead with 6inch of mantus sink line with 20 mm boilie. any tips thanks gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboy85 Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Its very difficult to say why we dont catch sometimes. I'm sure most of the people on here have had some really frustrating times with not catching. Everything may be right and it still doesnt go your way, thats carp fishing for you! What I would say is look at all aspects of your fishing and just experiment with different things such as length of hooklink, bait size, but dont forget the most important things such as location. Just keep at it and i'm sure the results will come. Hope that helps in some way. Good luck! Jonboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpoollad Posted September 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 thanks mate i will try different things as you suggested as im off for another 3 day trip this week its been quite hard as ive been trying new waters so its all a bit of a learning curve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops_northants Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Your not the only one having a tough time. is it just me or have less big fish been caught this year???? certainly seems that way. You get your reward in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboy85 Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 I was having the same conversation last week. I do think less bigger fish have been caught recently, especially for september. Still we try! Good luck to both you guys anyway, perseverence is the key. Jonboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakey Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Thats carp fishing for you mate, i personally think that blanking makes me more determined to try new methods for the next time im on the water. Never give up! and just keep trying different things, and you will start getting better results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpoollad Posted September 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 cheers mate but im quite new to this so i have limited knowledge on trying new things but i will try what i know lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannym Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 lpoollad - where are you fishing ? Is it classed as a runs water or a difficult 'big fish' water? What bait are you currently using? Are you pre-baiting? Do you throw bait in by hand/catapult or do you fish stringers/pva bags? Give us a bit more info mate and we'll be able to point you in the right direction !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpoollad Posted September 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 i just fished lynn y gors and then wyreside i fished both for 3 nights ive been using pva bags with pellets and spicy shrimp and prawn 20mm bottom bolie and the other rod same bag but with 15mm popup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannym Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 What about actual bait placement. Is it a chuck and chance type approach or have you been finding some features? Do you prefer to sit it out ? Or do you like to be on the move ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpoollad Posted September 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 i have tried to find features but other than casting towards lily pads reeds or to the margins that is all ive done and once im set up not into moving but not a prob changing were bait is placed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannym Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 i have tried to find features but other than casting towards lily pads reeds or to the margins that is all ive done and once im set up not into moving but not a prob changing were bait is placed Never used the new Dynamite range but have heard good things mate, so stick with them. I only ever fish with 2 rods and very, very rarely have the same methods/rigs/baits on both. 2 rods = 2 options in my opinion !! Stick with your PVA bag mixture and bottom bait (try smaller baits mate, you'd be surprised how many big fish munch on small food items!!). Try luncheon meat on the other rod, with a handful or two of trout pellets. It's a combination that has always worked well for me. Try a short stiff rig (about 4-6 inches) on one rod and a longer supple rig (about 8 - 12 inches) on the other. If things aint working you've gotta be prepared to change. Don't follow the crowds be a bit different mate and you'll soon start finding a unique and confident way of fishing. Good luck with your carp fishing. There's loads of fellas on here that will offer you help you've just gotta be prepared to ask !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpoollad Posted September 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 cheers danny very helpful m8 when you say rigs im using inline leads with about 6inch green mantus sink line, and also what is a running rig soz but as i said im just learning lol i think im gonna get away on thurs and try some new things im determinned haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakey Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 A running rig is basically a lead that isn't fixed on the line, it can slide freely. Go in to your local tackle shop and ask them to help you out and show you what the running rig consists of. I personaly don't think a running rig would make much difference to you catching. Try concentrating on smaller bait sizes, and maybe you could try putting out a lot of bait out instead of just pva bags. good luck mate :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpoollad Posted September 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 ok cheers mate i think im gona try wyreside this fri sat sun ill let you know how i get on cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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