I'm pretty new to carp fishing so sorry if this sounds stupid, does pressure and wind make a big difference when fishing for carp?

Thanks

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Varies from water to water but in general yes mate.
Carp like a fresh wind, especially on bigger waters (40 acres plus).
High pressure tends to bring weather conditions that aint conducive to feeding on the bottom during the day.
These are very general statements. There are no rules in carp fishing tbh.

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The air pressure is the only thing I really look for in terms of the weather. For me, low pressure at any time of the year is a good enough indication to go, but I'm sure others will have differing views 👍

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Definitely. High pressure leads to generally static conditions, in the summer that means sunny, warm and little wind or in the winter cold and clear. A low pressure front usually brings in a warmish South Westerly wind containing a fair bit of rain. This leads to the water chopping up and colouring and also funnels a lot of water bound invertabrites into the opposite corner of the lake and the fish will be there for easy pickings. If you can pick and choose your time to go fishing, it always to pays to be fishing when the conditions have changed for the better.

Yea went fishing Saturday and nothing, then a mate mentioned pressure I was proper confused

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I think that's a matter of opinion mate.
For me it's the oxygen (and sometimes temps) that takes them to the end of the wind, not the naturals. But of course that's just my opinion.
I think lots of guys pay too much attention to pressure and wind. For me the end of the wind is nothing more than a place to start looking for carp. There is also explosive fishing to be had during high pressure periods - while the days can be poor those balmy nights can be awesome. I also think high pressure in winter can be the best time to fish as that sun gets them moving about.
But the fact remains, when you're on the end of a big new wind and they show up in numbers the fishing can be proper awesome

So much the think about without having the knowledge

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That's what has kept fishing enjoyable for me throughout my life, figuring things out and learning from experience good or bad , the knowledge will come just keep your eyes open

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Having fished for years on big open expanses of water the barometer pressure has the biggest influence on results. It's no surprise that a drop in pressure usually coincides with stronger winds....

I plan my sessions accordingly.

Thanks for the advice guys

My take on the subject.

Excellent read, thanks very much

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As well as Ken's excellent writing its also worth listening to Simon Scott o nthe carp cast podcast.

some excellent insights into how carp behave the way they do - oxygen levels, warmth, reproductive cycles, weed, etc

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Cheers will have a listen

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When the millibar pressure drops to around 990 and holds for a few days, get yourself on the bank 🙂

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Yes, barometric pressure is a factor, wind strength and direction, absolutely... moon phase is another thing to be mindful of. Understanding each piece of the jigsaw can help you stack the odds in your favour.

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Agreed Mark, sometimes I'm sure I overthink it, barometric pressure's affect on natural food, hatchings...my brain gets fried!

Also for the OP, take brief notes on the conditions when you or your friends are fishing, doesn't have to be fancy just conditions, sightings, captures, times etc, usually a pattern will start to emerge and each water can be different.

The biggest factor will always be finding fish regardless of conditions so concentrate on this the most.

There is much to be said for the old salty dog's rhymes concerning air pressure:

A quick rise after a low indicates a certain blow. (If atmospheric pressure is rising or falling very quickly it tells you that strong winds are coming.)

Mackerel skies and mare's tails make tall ships hoist short sails. (These indicate a very fast-moving jet stream that invariably produces intense low pressure systems and their and accompanying winds.)

As the pressure drops with big south westerlies or south easterlies I had some very good results on the reservoir. It pushed up to the nature reserve and bridge.
Anytime it had north in was a pain to find the fish. They did not follow it all the way to the dam.

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I think Yonny hit the nail on the head, different lake react differently to different conditions, one lake I'm on fishes a lot better when it's sunny any high pressure, where another is more you typical low pressure and it's bite o'clock,

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Thanks for the advice guys, will start writing it down

Every time I see the title of this thread it reminds me to buy some lactose free milk

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nice article Ken . . .

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or just substitute it for baileys

Bailey's and lactose free milk mmmmmmm