winter carp fishing

[carphead07]

helo there !!

 

right firstly i need to no if carp actually do feed in the winter and if so how do i catch them

 

all help is appreciated

[Newt]

They do although less actively than during warmer weather.

 

Less bait, longer waits.

 

Some carpers recommend spicy, some sweet.

 

If you are lucky enough to see any carp activity on top, good to move to that area and set up.

[RobStubbs]

Newt's got it pretty much spot on.

 

Some waters can however be much harder than others. The lake I fish for example did 1 fish between Oct and Feb last season, despite a fair amount of angler activity. Last time I caught from the lake in winter was about 7 or 8 years ago .

 

The 'secret' is to decide what you want from your winter fishing and fish a water that can give you the right sort of action. If you want fish on the bank throughout winter, then fish a well stocked easy (winter) water.

 

Rob.

[noodle996]

Bait wise Richworth Tutti Frutti the best thing since sliced bread in winter

[gfish]

good fruity bait as said in previous thread. small beds of bait. plenty of warm gear

[RobStubbs]

Bait wise Richworth Tutti Frutti the best thing since sliced bread in winter

 

On some waters they may be, other waters they don't work. There's no magic winter bait that works everywhere.

 

Rob.

[kestrel]

I reckon you'd have more chance of fish in shallow lakes rather than deep lakes.