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The sweetcorn kid strikes again
The day started at 6:10am with the intention of getting down the lake by 7:30 but one look out of the window and I got back into bed for another hour. Fog had descended and it was like pea soup, so no chance of a bite.
By 11:00 however it had cleared to reveal a warm sunny spring day, perfect for a few hours by a local pon... read more
The day started at 6:10am with the intention of getting down the lake by 7:30 but one look out of the window and I got back into bed for another hour. Fog had descended and it was like pea soup, so no... read more
The day started at 6:10am with the intention of getting down the lake by 7:30 but one look out of the window and I got back into bed for ano... read more
Living the Dream part twelve
After the blank yesterday and with fish all over me I was hoping for better weather, less sunshine and a little wind would help enormously and so it turned out.
An action packed, short targeted session on this lovely pool with three on-camera runs that'll have you jumping out of your chair and going for your rod! ... read more
After the blank yesterday and with fish all over me I was hoping for better weather, less sunshine and a little wind would help enormously and so it turned out.
An action packed, short targeted sessi... read more
After the blank yesterday and with fish all over me I was hoping for better weather, less sunshine and a little wind would help enormously a... read more
Fresh in the memory
In the summer of 1982 I stated to fish further afield having spent my first two years carping on my local ponds. The place I headed for was a small fenland village called Mepel which sits beside the Hundred Foot Drain. Here was a wealth of lakes to choose from and all had carp in them. Most of them were stocked in the 1970'... read more
In the summer of 1982 I stated to fish further afield having spent my first two years carping on my local ponds. The place I headed for was a small fenland village called Mepel which sits beside the H... read more
In the summer of 1982 I stated to fish further afield having spent my first two years carping on my local ponds. The place I headed for was ... read more
Living the Dream part eleven
It's the last week of September and time is running out.
In the last month I have been down to the pool 14 times, each time spending between 4-6 hours fishing before my shift begins for the day. This has result in 20 fish caught from two swims, but it's started to get tougher. Having caught possibly half of the residents a... read more
It's the last week of September and time is running out.
In the last month I have been down to the pool 14 times, each time spending between 4-6 hours fishing before my shift begins for the day. This... read more
It's the last week of September and time is running out.
In the last month I have been down to the pool 14 times, each time spending betwee... read more
Wind Noise Reduction
So apologies first of all for those of you putting up with the bloody awful sound on some of the films, this is the reason.
Wind noise Reduction or WNR as it appears in your camera settings...
Turn it off ;-)... read more
So apologies first of all for those of you putting up with the bloody awful sound on some of the films, this is the reason.
Wind noise Reduction or WNR as it appears in your camera settings...
Turn ... read more
So apologies first of all for those of you putting up with the bloody awful sound on some of the films, this is the reason.
Wind noise Redu... read more
Living the Dream part ten
Continuing my concerted effort of short day sessions on this little pool we sit it out in a rain shower mulling over my options. This swim has produced many fish but now not so much, other areas seem to offer better chances.
Choices need to be made and action taken.... read more
Continuing my concerted effort of short day sessions on this little pool we sit it out in a rain shower mulling over my options. This swim has produced many fish but now not so much, other areas seem ... read more
Continuing my concerted effort of short day sessions on this little pool we sit it out in a rain shower mulling over my options. This swim h... read more
Living the Dream - Out-takes
As any blogger will tell you, you don't always get it right first time ;-)... read more
As any blogger will tell you, you don't always get it right first time ;-)... read more
As any blogger will tell you, you don't always get it right first time ;-)
Helicopter/Chod rig
The main reason to use the Helicopter/Chod setup over any other is when you need to fish over weed/silt/detritus, the choice of setup depending on the depth the lead will penetrate.
I use the same lead system for my Helicopter rig as I do for my Chod rig with only one difference, how I place my top bead.
Both setups are d... read more
The main reason to use the Helicopter/Chod setup over any other is when you need to fish over weed/silt/detritus, the choice of setup depending on the depth the lead will penetrate.
I use the same le... read more
The main reason to use the Helicopter/Chod setup over any other is when you need to fish over weed/silt/detritus, the choice of setup depend... read more
Living the Dream part nine
It's the third day I have been down to the pool this week. Having had two nice fish on the previous mornings in howling winds today couldn't be more different with it being wet, overcast and without a breath of wind.
This week we have two days back to back showing how presentation makes all the difference.... read more
It's the third day I have been down to the pool this week. Having had two nice fish on the previous mornings in howling winds today couldn't be more different with it being wet, overcast and without a... read more
It's the third day I have been down to the pool this week. Having had two nice fish on the previous mornings in howling winds today couldn't... read more
Semi fixed lead clip
This is the lead clip system I use which as you can see has a few modifications. Like all the lead systems I use they are put together so that they can come apart safely, work efficiently and without unnecessarily dumping leads.
I use this lead system over bottoms that are clean to light weed/detritus. The lead will neatly... read more
This is the lead clip system I use which as you can see has a few modifications. Like all the lead systems I use they are put together so that they can come apart safely, work efficiently and without ... read more
This is the lead clip system I use which as you can see has a few modifications. Like all the lead systems I use they are put together so th... read more
Living the Dream part eight
It's now the third week of September and high winds signal the oncoming autumn, surely the best time of year to go fishing. With this in mind and my shift pattern switching to lates I had the chance to fish every morning at prime time, so I took it.
The previous day (part seven) I finished up with one of the lakes lovely s... read more
It's now the third week of September and high winds signal the oncoming autumn, surely the best time of year to go fishing. With this in mind and my shift pattern switching to lates I had the chance t... read more
It's now the third week of September and high winds signal the oncoming autumn, surely the best time of year to go fishing. With this in min... read more
Semi Fixed Running Rig
A short from Bread & Butter Carping part four where I quickly explain my semi Fixed Running rig.
For more information : https://thecarpcatcher.co.uk/thecarpcatchers_blog.php?post=229&tag=semi-fixed-running-rig... read more
A short from Bread & Butter Carping part four where I quickly explain my semi Fixed Running rig.
For more information : https://thecarpcatcher.co.uk/thecarpcatchers_blog.php?post=229&tag=semi-fixed-r... read more
A short from Bread & Butter Carping part four where I quickly explain my semi Fixed Running rig.
For more information : https://thecarpcatc... read more
Ultra Sharp Hooks
I first met Jason Haywood whilst fishing the woolpack in 2016 and of course to many of you he will need no introduction being the leading authority on sharpening hooks and one of the most highly respected anglers around today.
So if you want a big edge over the carp, with hooks that are 100% effective, then it's a no brain... read more
I first met Jason Haywood whilst fishing the woolpack in 2016 and of course to many of you he will need no introduction being the leading authority on sharpening hooks and one of the most highly respe... read more
I first met Jason Haywood whilst fishing the woolpack in 2016 and of course to many of you he will need no introduction being the leading au... read more
Solid PVA Bags
I have been packing my PVA bags exactly like this for a good few decades now and I have caught 100's of carp using them when an ordinary rig stood no chance.
The great thing about them is they get the bait down to where it matters and set the trap correctly. A good tip when casting them out is to always trap the line and f... read more
I have been packing my PVA bags exactly like this for a good few decades now and I have caught 100's of carp using them when an ordinary rig stood no chance.
The great thing about them is they get th... read more
I have been packing my PVA bags exactly like this for a good few decades now and I have caught 100's of carp using them when an ordinary rig... read more
Living the Dream part seven
Another short morning session on the fenland pool that seems to have re-captured me once again. 2006 was the last time I had put in any effort but here I am on my ninth session. That's only about forty-five hours total fishing, but it's produced 15 fish.
... read more
Another short morning session on the fenland pool that seems to have re-captured me once again. 2006 was the last time I had put in any effort but here I am on my ninth session. That's only about fort... read more
Another short morning session on the fenland pool that seems to have re-captured me once again. 2006 was the last time I had put in any effo... read more