In reply to Post #30
And exhausted from the effort of spawning. We should all leave them be for two weeks afterwards so they can recover, so that we don't damage them as a result of tiring them even more and going through the process of unhooking, photos and weighing.
And exhausted from the effort of spawning. We should all leave them be for two weeks afterwards so they can recover, so that we don't damage them as a result of tiring them even more and going through the process of unhooking, photos and weighing.
We closed down our lake for 2 weeks when they started, then it went cold the day after, so that was made down to 1 week.
It hadn't been that warm either beforehand.
Now it is warmer again, a few have gone for it again, but not every fish is trying to spawn, there are some right up the other end of the lake not interested.
We are leaving the shallows alone, not fishing near those that are still in the area.
It hadn't been that warm either beforehand.
Now it is warmer again, a few have gone for it again, but not every fish is trying to spawn, there are some right up the other end of the lake not interested.
We are leaving the shallows alone, not fishing near those that are still in the area.
In reply to Post #1
. . .ours now closed until the 28th . . .perfect timing for bit of barbel bashing . . !
. . .ours now closed until the 28th . . .perfect timing for bit of barbel bashing . . !
I was once on a lake in France in late April/ early May. It's a lake owned by a well known person, especially of late.
I was fishing an isolated arm off the main lake and could see the fish chasing and rolling in the reeds. I mentioned it to the owner who said I was wrong and was quite dismissive. I knew I was right and moved out into the main lake to give the spawning area a wide berth.
After a couple of days I walked around to the area and the owner was there watching. The whole area had broken reeds and ripped up weed floating on the surface. He still denied that spawning was taking place.
As we left, another 8 turned up.
I was fishing an isolated arm off the main lake and could see the fish chasing and rolling in the reeds. I mentioned it to the owner who said I was wrong and was quite dismissive. I knew I was right and moved out into the main lake to give the spawning area a wide berth.
After a couple of days I walked around to the area and the owner was there watching. The whole area had broken reeds and ripped up weed floating on the surface. He still denied that spawning was taking place.
As we left, another 8 turned up.
In reply to Post #34
I just write off the end of May and all of June in my calendar as far as fishing is concerned these days tbh.
Go and do other stuff with friends and family.
I do not wish to risk/be fishing for spawning carp regardless of what the lake owners do or do not allow.
I also dont want to catch them in the following few weeks when they are still recovering and in poor condition.
Leave them alone and get back out in July.
The way Jerry Hammond does it on his lake is spot on imo, 6 weeks closed from when they start with a draw for swims when it reopens and baiting up allowed ahead of that.
I just write off the end of May and all of June in my calendar as far as fishing is concerned these days tbh.
Go and do other stuff with friends and family.
I do not wish to risk/be fishing for spawning carp regardless of what the lake owners do or do not allow.
I also dont want to catch them in the following few weeks when they are still recovering and in poor condition.
Leave them alone and get back out in July.
The way Jerry Hammond does it on his lake is spot on imo, 6 weeks closed from when they start with a draw for swims when it reopens and baiting up allowed ahead of that.
In reply to Post #35
Have a go for barbel mate! Your missing out on some great sport as barbel are powerful and as beautiful as carp, more actually imo, and they're great fun to catch. Plus fishing on a river such as the Wye is a pleasure, the scenery is beautiful and so are the fish. Seriously mate, I would recommend going and trying out for them at the start of the open season for rivers, you won't regret it!
Have a go for barbel mate! Your missing out on some great sport as barbel are powerful and as beautiful as carp, more actually imo, and they're great fun to catch. Plus fishing on a river such as the Wye is a pleasure, the scenery is beautiful and so are the fish. Seriously mate, I would recommend going and trying out for them at the start of the open season for rivers, you won't regret it!
In reply to Post #35
Agree Jim.
Top bloke Jerry Hammond, just look at his Carthegna fish. lovely venue and stunning carp, all down to quality fish management.
Agree Jim.
Top bloke Jerry Hammond, just look at his Carthegna fish. lovely venue and stunning carp, all down to quality fish management.
In reply to Post #35
Agree, and the worse thing is to catch the Fish post spawning when they're hungry, absolutely knackered and in bad shape.
Couple of catches =
Agree, and the worse thing is to catch the Fish post spawning when they're hungry, absolutely knackered and in bad shape.
Couple of catches =
In reply to Post #38
Billericay club refused to close their waters and people have carried on fishing for carp as they spawn. Beggers belief, but on one water of theirs, a dozen or so fellas did a whole weekend with carp actively spawning the whole time they were there. Several of us complained to the club, zero action. I don't know who's worse, the club for not closing the waters or the idiot noddies for continuing to fish. Unreal. As soon as they start to spawn, that's it, pack up, go home - do something else or fish for something else. Hard to fathom the mindset of some 'carp' anglers these days. I'll be on the Trent chasing Barbel for the next few weeks - the carp can wait and who wants to catch post spawn fish anyway - let them recover, give them some space and everyone benefits, even the fish... win, win.
Billericay club refused to close their waters and people have carried on fishing for carp as they spawn. Beggers belief, but on one water of theirs, a dozen or so fellas did a whole weekend with carp actively spawning the whole time they were there. Several of us complained to the club, zero action. I don't know who's worse, the club for not closing the waters or the idiot noddies for continuing to fish. Unreal. As soon as they start to spawn, that's it, pack up, go home - do something else or fish for something else. Hard to fathom the mindset of some 'carp' anglers these days. I'll be on the Trent chasing Barbel for the next few weeks - the carp can wait and who wants to catch post spawn fish anyway - let them recover, give them some space and everyone benefits, even the fish... win, win.
Pulled off the lake today because the fish were starting to have a go only to meet a sponsored angler who I informed that they were Spawning said oh well il just fish away from them 🤷♂️
In reply to Post #40
Just remember guys not everyone is a great angler, some people just will not now about spawning fish will they. I wouldn't fish for them,educate educate.
Just remember guys not everyone is a great angler, some people just will not now about spawning fish will they. I wouldn't fish for them,educate educate.
In reply to Post #36
Noooooo please don't, barbel are often still spawning well into July and are even more vulnerable than carp in low oxygen and low flow conditions. Far too many go belly up on the popular rivers in the summer due to poor handling. They're a rare creature in some parts now so best wait until at least August before trying to catch them.
Noooooo please don't, barbel are often still spawning well into July and are even more vulnerable than carp in low oxygen and low flow conditions. Far too many go belly up on the popular rivers in the summer due to poor handling. They're a rare creature in some parts now so best wait until at least August before trying to catch them.
In reply to Post #42
Really, gosh didn't know that. I did know that they can decide to spawn after the closed season has ended, but not well into july. Will take that into consideration for this summers barbel fishing. Thanks mate
Really, gosh didn't know that. I did know that they can decide to spawn after the closed season has ended, but not well into july. Will take that into consideration for this summers barbel fishing. Thanks mate
In reply to Post #41
Then it's down to the lake owner to do that by closing surely
Then it's down to the lake owner to do that by closing surely
In reply to Post #44
Club I was on couple yrs ago just allow people to fish 😡 some lads on the lake put a sign up saying closed due to spawning and got in trouble with the club. ****ing madness
Club I was on couple yrs ago just allow people to fish 😡 some lads on the lake put a sign up saying closed due to spawning and got in trouble with the club. ****ing madness