After the first two months blanking getting a result the week before made me feel that I was onto something, and had finally found a way to get bites.
As ever it's about finding the key that undoes the lock that leads to a succession of captures.
See: https://thecarpcatcher.co.uk/thecarpcatchers_blog.php?post=936 for the article 'The Key' that accompanies this film

Reedy fen is a farm reservoir with a good stock of carp. Around 5-6 acres, the margins have extensive reed beds with a thick layer of silk-weed growing down the margin slopes. The deepest part of the lake is 28 feet with 14 feet just a few rod lengths out.