In reply to Post #14
Jon, it will be interesting how nature balances out the carps weight and condition in general with the lack of sponsored munga spombers, and sensible anglers alike putting food in.
I suspect some lakes water quality, and carp condition may actually improve over these lock downs.
No excessive / rancid bait and less stress
Jon, it will be interesting how nature balances out the carps weight and condition in general with the lack of sponsored munga spombers, and sensible anglers alike putting food in.
I suspect some lakes water quality, and carp condition may actually improve over these lock downs.
No excessive / rancid bait and less stress
In reply to Post #1
I think that there will be different results on different lakes, depending on whether 'bait dependant' or 'overstocked', to those that live mostly on natural food.
Those that are bait dependant, fish might well go back in weight, but might actually be healthier for it, as water quality improves.
The lakes that are rich in natural food, more than the fish require, I do not think the fish will lose condition. It is quite possible that bait is just an 'extra'.
A lake that has high amounts of natural food may still be overstocked.
You make the point that the fish have lost weight, 15%, but is that a bad thing? It could be that they have used up some of their excess fat stores, as they may over winter anyway.
I remember when carp anglers stopped fishing a water with low natural food stocks near me due to the water going between clubs. Bait stopped going in. Fish that were around 20lb dropped 2 or 3lbs over a year, but another year later had gone back up to their original weights, despite few anglers going on there with the new club. Fish that had become bait dependant started going back to naturals.
I think that there will be different results on different lakes, depending on whether 'bait dependant' or 'overstocked', to those that live mostly on natural food.
Those that are bait dependant, fish might well go back in weight, but might actually be healthier for it, as water quality improves.
The lakes that are rich in natural food, more than the fish require, I do not think the fish will lose condition. It is quite possible that bait is just an 'extra'.
A lake that has high amounts of natural food may still be overstocked.
You make the point that the fish have lost weight, 15%, but is that a bad thing? It could be that they have used up some of their excess fat stores, as they may over winter anyway.
I remember when carp anglers stopped fishing a water with low natural food stocks near me due to the water going between clubs. Bait stopped going in. Fish that were around 20lb dropped 2 or 3lbs over a year, but another year later had gone back up to their original weights, despite few anglers going on there with the new club. Fish that had become bait dependant started going back to naturals.
In reply to Post #1
Au natural is the way
Low stock lakes full of natural food where the fish have an endless supply will not be effected
Lakes that rely on anglers baits or heavily pressured ones will. The fish can not sustain the weights without it because it ain't natural
One thing I have learned over the years fish weights do vary and I have seen 5lb changes regular and I think this is down to a waters natural harvest working in cycles over the course of the year. Some natural waters can be stuffed full of food during the warmer months and baron in the winter. I know a few sand pits, the fish seem to struggle to grow and put on weight, I have put this down to this very reason, like flicking a switch, all then nothing!
I think the simple answer is, when people who know the waters and the fish in them they will be able to tell if the lack of anglers bait has had an effect when they start coming out again, lbs
Imagine how happy the fish will be, no lines in the water, no damage and no stress!!!
Au natural is the way
Low stock lakes full of natural food where the fish have an endless supply will not be effected
Lakes that rely on anglers baits or heavily pressured ones will. The fish can not sustain the weights without it because it ain't natural
One thing I have learned over the years fish weights do vary and I have seen 5lb changes regular and I think this is down to a waters natural harvest working in cycles over the course of the year. Some natural waters can be stuffed full of food during the warmer months and baron in the winter. I know a few sand pits, the fish seem to struggle to grow and put on weight, I have put this down to this very reason, like flicking a switch, all then nothing!
I think the simple answer is, when people who know the waters and the fish in them they will be able to tell if the lack of anglers bait has had an effect when they start coming out again, lbs
Imagine how happy the fish will be, no lines in the water, no damage and no stress!!!
In reply to Post #18
Spot on!
I'm finding that the fish are at good natural weights this year and in brilliant condition!
Spot on!
I'm finding that the fish are at good natural weights this year and in brilliant condition!