Carp Fishing
Bristol Angling Centre's Carp Fishing Blog
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Overthinking! - Four Things To Keep You Confident
In carp fishing, there are so many different factors and as a result it is easy to overthink things a lot in your fishing. This can result in you not fishing to the best of your ability. The best thing you can do is learn that confidence is key! If you're confident in your angling then you are more likely... -
Things You can Change To Land More Fish This Winter
During the colder months, Carp act a lot differently to how they usually do, they turn docile and a lot less active. As a result when they do feed it will be different to usual, meaning your usual rigs may not land as many fish. Here you can figure out what to change in order to land more fish Shorten... -
Locating Carp in The Winter Months
Locating Carp in the colder months is something easier said than done. As we know during the colder months the carp are a lot less active than usual which makes locating them tricky, however here are some tips which should help. Laps! Do your laps of the lake until you're settled on a swim you're confident in. Doing laps could... -
How to Deal With Bird Life Whilst Fishing
Birds can be a pain when fishing, having them diving on your spots and scoffing your bait. They can easily wipe 5kg of boilies in one sitting and not to mention damage your rigs. This blog should tell you ways you can avoid bird life. Bait Up At Night In my experience, I've found that baiting up in the pitch... -
Keep Comfy Throughout Winter and Catch More Fish
Keeping comfy whilst fishing can be an advantage, especially throughout winter months! During the colder months conditions can be a lot harsher with the cold meaning it is more important to keep yourself comfy during this time. If you get too cold then you are less likely to enjoy your fishing after all! Clothing Obtaining a good set of waterproofs... -
Baiting Approaches - How Fish React Differently To Different Methods of Baiting
In angling, there is multiple baiting strategies used commonly which have different effect on your fishing depending on the angling scenario. Here is a small run down. Fishing over Large Quantities of Boilie. Fishing over a large amount of boilie is a common baiting approach for a lot of anglers. Essentially doing this will keep the carp coming back to... -
Natural Food - What Do Carp Eat What Isn't Bait
Majority of carp lakes nowadays are rich with natural food for the carp which is very important for the diet. Majority of natural foods are packed with proteins and vital nutrients which the carp needs. Here is some common natural food which carp love. Daphina Daphina in particular is a massive part of their diet. Daphnia populations are in a... -
How To Make Your Fishing Easier With Your Swim Layout
This may not seem important, but in my eyes it is! Swim layout seems just a fad to look "carpy" or whatever but it also reduces a lot of hazards and makes your angling easier. This is how you achieve a swim layout which will make your fishing easier Rods and Landing Nets. When setting up your banksticks, ensure they... -
Barrows - The Most Efficient Way To Load A Barrow
Owning a barrow will be a game changer to your carp fishing. Being able to transport all your gear in one trip with less strain on your back is essential. You can transport your gear a longer distance easier with a barrow. Let's also not forget the amount of other uses they have for things outside of fishing. They're brilliant... -
Feature Finding - How to Find Features In Open Water
Fishing open water can leave anglers unconfident. With what looks like no-features or cover for the carp - this could not be further from the truth! There is often a range of different lake beds, features and all sorts on a lake bed. To find these, you need to know how to feel the lead down, what different lake beds...