| When it comes to catching big carp we all know | | | | of splashing around and occasional cloudy patches |
| that it is vital to understand certain crucial factors | | | | on the top of the water where the carp have |
| that will at least give us a fighting chance to hook | | | | been splashing it is true that the dissolving bottom |
| that elusive lake record carp. Catching big carp | | | | bait is the normal cause. Whilst, dissolving bait is |
| should not be down to just chance but someone | | | | available to the carp they will often feed on this |
| we can be confident about achieving and if you | | | | as they have become used it to this as being |
| want that edge to start catching bigger carp then | | | | safe to eat. However, if you present new carp |
| carry on reading and next time you go to the | | | | bollies or other bait they will still prefer the filter |
| river bank or your syndicate water you can make | | | | feeding until it has run out and then will venture |
| the bagging of a record carp a reality. | | | | upon your new baits. The rule of thumb and best |
| Your 4 Carp Fishing Tips and Tactics - So How | | | | practice for the big carp is to pre-bait small |
| Do I Catch Big Carp? | | | | amounts of new bait and wait until you know that |
| 1) Understanding why carp can be elusive is the | | | | a swim has been quite for at least 3-4 days and |
| most important factor to being able to catch the | | | | then get established in the swim and do a 4-7 |
| big ones. Carp get used to seeing standard baits | | | | night session which will result in good carp catches |
| being presented on fancy rigs that can make the | | | | and maybe get you that elusive carp record. |
| fish stand up and think to themselves - Danger. | | | | 4) Make sure you have all the tackle and spare |
| You need to present a bait in a reasonable | | | | equipment that you think you may need for a |
| manner and on a carp fishing rig that suits the | | | | good carping session. We know that carp tackle |
| environment on the bottom on the lake. Lake | | | | can be expensive these days but if you are |
| information should be obtainable by the bailiff and | | | | serious about catching, carp fishing secrets and |
| they are usually more than happy to let you | | | | tips aside, then you should at least have a mid |
| know certain quirks about a particular swim and | | | | range carp rod and spend as much as you can on |
| to what type of lake bed you are casting onto. | | | | the bait runner reels, I still use and prefer |
| 2) Big Carp also seem to have more developed | | | | Shimano. Make sure you have good bite alarms |
| awareness to baiting patterns and an over fished | | | | and you take a few spare batteries with you. |
| swim may lead to the carp filter feeding of the | | | | Remember, you can always upgrade your other |
| dissolving bait already having been put there by | | | | carp equipment but it is best to start with a good |
| over keen anglers who think that throwing in a | | | | package of rods, reels and bite alarms so you |
| ton of bait will actually help them catch. Again, it is | | | | minimize having to waste that money when you |
| worth getting to know information about each | | | | find that the tackle you first purchased may not |
| swim of the particular lake and when the last carp | | | | be up to the job after 6 months. |
| was caught. It is really good when you can get | | | | The more you can understand about the proven |
| into a swim that is bare of old bait and the fish | | | | methods to catching big carp as early as possible |
| start to feed again on your whole baits - you are | | | | will stand you in good stead for future carp |
| then in for a full catching session so don't expect | | | | catching success. There is much written about |
| to get much sleep if you are doing an all-nighter. | | | | catching good carp and you should take the time |
| 3) Baiting for Carp is a much discussed topic for | | | | to read and read more on the subject as |
| top anglers but it has been proven that certain | | | | knowledge is King - having loads of fantastic carp |
| factors influence the carp into feeding on | | | | fishing tackle doesn't mean that you are |
| dissolving or whole baits. If you are fishing a swim | | | | guaranteed to catch the elusive fish. |
| for just a couple of nights and you can see lots | | | | |