Angling Lines blog

by Paul Cooper;

40lb+ carp caught with accurate spodding

One of the most productive methods for multiple captures of any species of fish, is by accurate presentation of both loose feed, boilies and the hookbait to a small area in open water.  

The first task is to locate a possible feeding area that is within casting distance, to present a carpet of feed and your hookbait. The requirements for this are  

1. a marker rod,  

2. a spod rod  

3. 2, 3 or 4 Fishing rods.  

The first rod that you should use is the marker rod which can find the depth of water, the contours of the lake bed and the texture of the make up of the lake bed. Once a fishing spot is located, allow the float to rise to the surface and pick a point on the skyline that the float is lined up with. Either record this or memorise the location.  

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John Hether wrote:

Hi, Can you tell me how to check the depth of the water for fishing for carp as I am new to all this and would like to learn?

Gareth Watkins replies;

Hi John, You basically have three methods for checking the depth of your swim when you are on a carp lake.

The first is the Marker float rod. For this you need a fairly tippy rod or a proprietary marker rod. These really help you map out not only the depth but the nature of the lake bed.

I’d suggest using 10lb braid as your main line as this transmits the maximum sensations up the line, to let you know what you are fishing over.

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by Gareth Watkins

Accurate casting is an essential part of modern Carp Fishing. I looked in a earlier piece about distance fishing, but at all ranges precision is crucial for consistent results. You need to be able to place your baited rig on the same spot with great accuracy if you wish to have any real level of regular success in the sport. Below are five tips that will make this easier, whether you are fishing to a gravel bar on a pit of to an over-hang on a small Estate lake, these tips will help you put your bait in the money easily.

1. Use a Marker Float – A marker rod is for me a totally essential piece of kit. I couldn’t imagine turning up at a new venue without one. Yet is staggers me the number of anglers I see who don’t use a Marker float set up. Its main use for me is to plumb the swim in front of me in an attempt to discover what is there. Set up correctly you can get a good idea of the depth, and the nature of the lake bed. With experience you can get a feel for which areas are most likely to produce a fish. More importantly it allows you to find that productive spot on every occasion you need to.
   When you find a likely looking spot you can pop up your float, and you have the perfect target to cast to. You can clip, or mark the line of this rod so you can accurately find the feature whenever you need to replace your bait. Naturally it also gives you a target to fire your free baits at also, so you really are fishing effectively. continue reading…