{"id":23208,"date":"2015-11-16T14:43:11","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T13:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anglinglines.com\/blog\/?p=23208"},"modified":"2021-12-07T15:01:13","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T14:01:13","slug":"winter-is-here-a-few-tips-on-making-the-most-of-your-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anglinglines.com\/blog\/winter-is-here-a-few-tips-on-making-the-most-of-your-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips To Make The Most of Your Winter Session"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nWell, it\u2019s that time of year again when you are fishing for hard earned carp. Over the next few months I will be fishing very short sessions, in the hope of getting a couple of bites.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"carpWinter is generally a very non productive time of the year as the carps metabolism slows right down due to it being a cold blooded creature. We as anglers have to react accordingly and \u00a0need to reduce the amount of feed and change our baiting strategies. Food still needs to be introduced to the water \u00a0but obviously in much lesser quantities.<\/div>\n

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I always believe that baits need to get smaller, so out come the 12 and 14 mil boilies with possibly even smaller pop ups. Pop ups, critically balanced\/wafters, are probably the best option to get that occasional bite. Now bites are hard to come by, everything at the baited end needs to be perfect. I try to use Ultra sharp smaller hooks, very short hook links and stringers instead of fishing over bait. It is a good idea to over flavour any pop ups so now is the time to get those baits soaked in the flavour of your choice.<\/div>\n
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\"winterAny bait that I introduce to the lake I put in at the end of my session, especially if I intend to return the following days or in a few days time. As for the amount of bait, this depends on the weather. If we are due for a mild wet period the fish should feed so maybe 1\/2 a kilo of bait can be introduced. I try to spread the bait rather than feeding one spot so that I am getting the bait to any fish that may remain in one locality.
\nWith Winter it is guess work when the carp feed, be it for just one hour in 3 or 4 days, but they do feed. If you have timed it right and\/or Lady Luck is on your side, you may get a \u00a0bite or two, but more often than not the indicators remain silent.<\/em>\u00a0It can be mind numbing but as long as you have the right clothing and plenty of warm drink it can be pleasurable. The nights are long so it is short sessions for me, a flask and sandwiches and travelling light. Wrap up warm and watch the water.<\/p>\n

Paul Cooper
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\nArticle originally featured on the Quality Baits<\/a> blog.
\n<\/em>Read more articles on winter fishing here –<\/em> Cold Weather Carp Fishing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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