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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
Watching Carp
A short from episode eight of Living the Dream
Sitting up a tree watching the carp come in and feed on my bait and waiting for the opportunity to slip in a rig.
Here we see a common occurrence, the carp come in and feed then move off, often circling the area before coming back again.
They then repeat this until the bait ... read more
A short from episode eight of Living the Dream
Sitting up a tree watching the carp come in and feed on my bait and waiting for the opportunity to slip in a rig.
Here we see a common occurrence, the ... read more
A short from episode eight of Living the Dream
Sitting up a tree watching the carp come in and feed on my bait and waiting for the opportun... read more
Living the Dream part six
Two short morning sessions where I fish a few different swims and get about the pool to try and find the carp. As the sessions go on it gets harder of course. As the number of fish caught increases the number uncaught decreases but not only that. The ones you catch at the start are usually the easiest to catch so not only i... read more
Two short morning sessions where I fish a few different swims and get about the pool to try and find the carp. As the sessions go on it gets harder of course. As the number of fish caught increases th... read more
Two short morning sessions where I fish a few different swims and get about the pool to try and find the carp. As the sessions go on it gets... read more
Living the Dream part five
It's my fifth session and i'm back on the spit, the main swim on the lake. Another short four hour session before work commences with just one rod and a handful of bait.
It's now becoming obvious how the carp move around the pool and where they are going to be at different times of the day. As I knock off the residents one... read more
It's my fifth session and i'm back on the spit, the main swim on the lake. Another short four hour session before work commences with just one rod and a handful of bait.
It's now becoming obvious how... read more
It's my fifth session and i'm back on the spit, the main swim on the lake. Another short four hour session before work commences with just o... read more
Living the Dream part four
It's monday and I decide to get down to the lake for four or five hours fishing before my shift starts. It's now my forth session and having already had a number of good fish i'm looking forward to getting down and nabbing a few more.
However the main area of the lake has been taken by a couple of bivvies so I trot off to ... read more
It's monday and I decide to get down to the lake for four or five hours fishing before my shift starts. It's now my forth session and having already had a number of good fish i'm looking forward to ge... read more
It's monday and I decide to get down to the lake for four or five hours fishing before my shift starts. It's now my forth session and having... read more
Bubblers
A short from episode five of the series Living the Dream, released on 30th dec 2018
Some thoughts on bubblers and why they might be so difficult to catch at times.... read more
A short from episode five of the series Living the Dream, released on 30th dec 2018
Some thoughts on bubblers and why they might be so difficult to catch at times.... read more
A short from episode five of the series Living the Dream, released on 30th dec 2018
Some thoughts on bubblers and why they might be so diff... read more
Bait application
A short from episode five of the series Living the Dream, released on 30th December 2018.
Some thoughts on bait application.... read more
A short from episode five of the series Living the Dream, released on 30th December 2018.
Some thoughts on bait application.... read more
A short from episode five of the series Living the Dream, released on 30th December 2018.
Some thoughts on bait application.
Living the Dream pictures
In October 2002 a year after graduating from university I picked up my rods again and one of the first places I visited was this little pool, at that time it held about nine carp upto 18lbs. The lake was gin clear and although I had them feeding on my bait it took me a while before I stated to catch them. Eventually all bar... read more
In October 2002 a year after graduating from university I picked up my rods again and one of the first places I visited was this little pool, at that time it held about nine carp upto 18lbs. The lake ... read more
In October 2002 a year after graduating from university I picked up my rods again and one of the first places I visited was this little pool... read more
Living the Dream part three
It's a week later and my third session on this little pool. After losing a fish last week to the second rod I have decided to just stick to one. Since i'm getting plenty of action this will enable me to relax slightly as well as concentrate on just that one rod.
The session goes well too!
Four hours fishing, four handfuls... read more
It's a week later and my third session on this little pool. After losing a fish last week to the second rod I have decided to just stick to one. Since i'm getting plenty of action this will enable me ... read more
It's a week later and my third session on this little pool. After losing a fish last week to the second rod I have decided to just stick to ... read more