Hi Bob,
I was wondering whether you could give me any tips in catching carp on my local canal? I’ve seen at least 7 fish around 10-15lbs, big in my eyes anyway, but I never can seem to hook them im using 10lb line size 12 hooks and treble red maggot. I’ve had a chub around 5lb, but I want to catch these carp.
I fish where I see them. They’re usually all eating algea from the sides of boats, so I know they’re feeding.
Thanks,
James Owen
P.S You’re the best, Bob!
Hello James,
Large carp on a canal are always difficult. You can usually hook them, but landing the fish is always a different proposition. Canals in England are fairly narrow and there is never much room for the fish to run before it manages to snag you. It is important that you fish with heavy gear at least a 1.5lb or 2lb test curve carp rod 12lb to 15lb breaking strain line.
Use large baits, such as Boilies or Lobworms. Try giving them some free offerings, one or two days before you fish. Early mornings and evenings will be the best time to catch them.
Good fishing,
Bob Nudd.
Hi Bob,
When feeder fishing, how long should the gap be between the feeder and the hook?
Rich
PS: your new feeder fishing video is great.
Hello Rich,
There is never any set length for ”the tail’, as it’s called in feeder fishing , it just depends what species you are fishing for, and how they are
feeding .
When fishing for Bream, 3 to 4 feet is normal, as they tend to hang back from the feeder. When catching Roach on the drop a 5 foot tail with 2 floating maggots is very good . The permutations are endless but the golden rule is if you are not getting bites, lengthen the tail, and if you are
getting bites but not seeing them, then shorten it..
Good fishing,
Bob Nudd
