In reply to Post #120
Got my fizz today they remind me of panettone
Got my fizz today they remind me of panettone
In reply to Post #120
Nobody's said it so I will. What a simply 'kin stunning looking fish. I'm so Jealous. Well done that man
Nobody's said it so I will. What a simply 'kin stunning looking fish. I'm so Jealous. Well done that man
In reply to Post #120
That is a Beaut of a fish.
That lad sure does put them on the bank too... really makes the most of those S2s!
That is a Beaut of a fish.
That lad sure does put them on the bank too... really makes the most of those S2s!
I had three fish to 31lb overnight on the GPB1s. Still haven't used the Hutchys in my bag because I love the old GPBs too much 
Took the fizz to Merrington this weekend first time out with them and first time fishing the lake had 2 fish only a 15 and a 16 both on the fizz from the main lake so all is good for me plenty of blanks there this weekend
Me and a friend fished a club pit this weekend, I hadn't been there for 12 years and he did one trip last year, both on the complex's other lakes. Went on the big pit and caught the only two fish this weekend by the sounds of it. Both only 13lb mind you but one on an S2 and the other on a GPB2.
I am glad they are working well for you all. Will be back early next week. Can't say I've missed you all that much haha, it's absolute bloody paradise here, we don't ever want to leave!
We are completely up to date with all orders up until just a few hours ago. We are so stupidly busy now to completely unprecedented levels for us. For the first time since our expansion last year, the two week waiting time is back in full effect from now. This is only on certain products, most orders will still be going out within days.
We are completely up to date with all orders up until just a few hours ago. We are so stupidly busy now to completely unprecedented levels for us. For the first time since our expansion last year, the two week waiting time is back in full effect from now. This is only on certain products, most orders will still be going out within days.
Forum member Andy, the one he desperately wanted from a couple of weeks back, 41lb4oz. 16mm cc Banoffee S2.
The common is 39lb8oz,, the big mirror is 44lb4oz, both white S2 16mm cc, Well done Andy!
Chris, public venue in Europe, Fizz S2 16mm cc
NashBait consultant Jacko, Banoffee S2 balanced over Scopex Squid
The common is 39lb8oz,, the big mirror is 44lb4oz, both white S2 16mm cc, Well done Andy!
Chris, public venue in Europe, Fizz S2 16mm cc
NashBait consultant Jacko, Banoffee S2 balanced over Scopex Squid
Forum member Andy, 42lb from his Kent syndicate this morning, ScopexPineapple S2 over a small bit of K2 crumb. Well done Andy.
In reply to Post #128
Some great captures there. Always really appreciate a big dark common like that 39lber.
Wish this Andy was getting on the fish anywhere near as well.... having a right old struggle start to the year, zero fish for 8 sessions now
Some great captures there. Always really appreciate a big dark common like that 39lber.
Wish this Andy was getting on the fish anywhere near as well.... having a right old struggle start to the year, zero fish for 8 sessions now
In reply to Post #130
I'm sure you know already... Spring is all about getting near them Andy. They are always grouped together at this time of year. If you are not catching within a few hours with our hook baits in spring... Move. There's no carp near you. I know it's not always possible to move these days on busy lakes... But that's always the answer if you can.
Once you get near the pack, you'll start clumping them.
I'm sure you know already... Spring is all about getting near them Andy. They are always grouped together at this time of year. If you are not catching within a few hours with our hook baits in spring... Move. There's no carp near you. I know it's not always possible to move these days on busy lakes... But that's always the answer if you can.
Once you get near the pack, you'll start clumping them.
In reply to Post #131
Thanks Mark - totally agree. Total confidence in the hookbaits and feed - not getting close enough it is.
And this funny old weather - roasting clear bright days and near scraping freezing nights/early mornings. Lake isn't fishing too well at all.
Thanks Mark - totally agree. Total confidence in the hookbaits and feed - not getting close enough it is.
And this funny old weather - roasting clear bright days and near scraping freezing nights/early mornings. Lake isn't fishing too well at all.
In reply to Post #132
Quote.... And this funny old weather - roasting clear bright days and near scraping freezing nights/early mornings. Lake isn't fishing too well at all.
In my personal opinion that's the best weather in the Spring. It's all about light levels, they are awake now.
Singles, singles, singles.
No bait company/media that rely on selling KG's of boiled bait are ever going to promote this.... But singles are totally king right now. Putting bait out is often the kiss of death in spring.
They don't want to feed with any gusto until the water warms up. They are still 'cold water dopey' I call it. That's why they fight less now. They are still half asleep and do not want to eat much. They will snatch a single hook bait. Putting out even ten free baits when they might only pick up one out of that ten is just not the one. Keen carpers, with lots of new bait who are desperate to throw in, kill lakes at this time of year. To much bait being thrown in right now ruins it for everyone.
Singles, recast regular to different areas. Once you find them, you'll clump them with singles during March/April. Weather really has little bearing IMO.
Quote.... And this funny old weather - roasting clear bright days and near scraping freezing nights/early mornings. Lake isn't fishing too well at all.
In my personal opinion that's the best weather in the Spring. It's all about light levels, they are awake now.
Singles, singles, singles.
No bait company/media that rely on selling KG's of boiled bait are ever going to promote this.... But singles are totally king right now. Putting bait out is often the kiss of death in spring.
They don't want to feed with any gusto until the water warms up. They are still 'cold water dopey' I call it. That's why they fight less now. They are still half asleep and do not want to eat much. They will snatch a single hook bait. Putting out even ten free baits when they might only pick up one out of that ten is just not the one. Keen carpers, with lots of new bait who are desperate to throw in, kill lakes at this time of year. To much bait being thrown in right now ruins it for everyone.
Singles, recast regular to different areas. Once you find them, you'll clump them with singles during March/April. Weather really has little bearing IMO.
As an add on to what I wrote yesterday, here's some Spring information that will hopefully help any of you reading this catch more fish.
Normal rules do not apply in the Spring. Once the weather warms up and their metabolism wakes up you will spook them by casting on top of them. This does not apply in the springtime. As in the previous post, they are still cold water dopey. Cast around far more than you would at any other time of year. Rod tips up slightly with tight lines. You are looking for liners. Just like casting at them, lines will not spook them in the springtime in the same way as lines will spook them once their body temps increase. So use this to your advantage.
If you have no confidence in using a single hook bait, any free bait you do use should be crumb. Something that's easy for them to process. Stodgy boiled baits in full size take time for the fish to process. That's no good until the water warms up slightly. Carp will often be active up until Christmas. But during January they will normally always be laying dormant in silt. This is like a hibernation where their bodies slow/shut right down. Early to mid February they will wake up. From then until the water warms, you throwing boiled baits in will work completely against you. Any establishing of a new bait needs to be started in May. Not March/April. Most anglers simply don't have the confidence to use singles. With our hook baits, there is stuff in there that the fish absolutely crave when they wake up more than anything else. Use this to your advantage.
Shallow water warms first. They will always be in shallow water. Or sitting in the sun. They need heat to wake up their metabolism. Back of the wind, back of islands. Look for what looks like roach blipping just below the surface of the calm water. This will be the entire lakes stock of carp balled up together. The hook baits will pull them down to the bottom.
Look for any fresh weed growth. Onion weed is normally the first thing to sprout. They will be attracted to this like a junkie to his next fix. If there are pads in your lake, the moment these start flowering the fish will be attracted to that area in the same way. Use this to your advantage. Knowing where the first weed grows will catch you so many more carp in the spring.
Learn to accept that carping in the spring calls for a completely different approach to the entire rest of the year. If you are not catching, you are not anywhere near them. Move until you find them. Once you find them they are so easy to catch at this time of year. Anglers will change rigs, change baits, change their entire approach. None of that matters in the spring. You have to get near them. In the summer the fish are spread all around the lake and moving constantly. In the springtime they are not doing this. So you cannot sit on your arris waiting for them to come to you. Simply, you have to find them.
Walk your lake at night. At this time of year they have to de leech themselves. They do this by rubbing on snags, or throwing themselves out of the water, often showing 4-5 times in under 30 secs. This is when you will track them down easily while everyone else is tucked up asleep.
Spring fishing is so easy once you find them. It's clubbing season now. If you are not catching it's not your rigs fault, it's not your baits fault... It's your fault. The difference between an exceptional carp angler and people who struggle? The exceptional carp angler understands when he is not catching it's down to his location. Anglers who struggle will look for any other excuse other than it's themselves being lazy. You can't wait for them to come to you in the spring. You have to find them.
Once you do, the hook baits will bring you results you can only dream of this time of year. Don't mess that up by throwing free bait out. It's hard I know. Carp anglers spend winter at home. Spring is the time when all their winter plans about new freezer baits and tactics are put into effect. That often involves throwing in far too much bait. That ruins it not only for themselves, but for everyone else too.
Singles is the way forward for the next few weeks. That could be your favourite freezer baits, a zig, or a single pop up. You just need to understand that the fish are not woken up properly yet.
None of that is meant to sound sanctimonious or condescending. Just trying to help you reading this catch more fish. Whether you use our stuff or not.
Normal rules do not apply in the Spring. Once the weather warms up and their metabolism wakes up you will spook them by casting on top of them. This does not apply in the springtime. As in the previous post, they are still cold water dopey. Cast around far more than you would at any other time of year. Rod tips up slightly with tight lines. You are looking for liners. Just like casting at them, lines will not spook them in the springtime in the same way as lines will spook them once their body temps increase. So use this to your advantage.
If you have no confidence in using a single hook bait, any free bait you do use should be crumb. Something that's easy for them to process. Stodgy boiled baits in full size take time for the fish to process. That's no good until the water warms up slightly. Carp will often be active up until Christmas. But during January they will normally always be laying dormant in silt. This is like a hibernation where their bodies slow/shut right down. Early to mid February they will wake up. From then until the water warms, you throwing boiled baits in will work completely against you. Any establishing of a new bait needs to be started in May. Not March/April. Most anglers simply don't have the confidence to use singles. With our hook baits, there is stuff in there that the fish absolutely crave when they wake up more than anything else. Use this to your advantage.
Shallow water warms first. They will always be in shallow water. Or sitting in the sun. They need heat to wake up their metabolism. Back of the wind, back of islands. Look for what looks like roach blipping just below the surface of the calm water. This will be the entire lakes stock of carp balled up together. The hook baits will pull them down to the bottom.
Look for any fresh weed growth. Onion weed is normally the first thing to sprout. They will be attracted to this like a junkie to his next fix. If there are pads in your lake, the moment these start flowering the fish will be attracted to that area in the same way. Use this to your advantage. Knowing where the first weed grows will catch you so many more carp in the spring.
Learn to accept that carping in the spring calls for a completely different approach to the entire rest of the year. If you are not catching, you are not anywhere near them. Move until you find them. Once you find them they are so easy to catch at this time of year. Anglers will change rigs, change baits, change their entire approach. None of that matters in the spring. You have to get near them. In the summer the fish are spread all around the lake and moving constantly. In the springtime they are not doing this. So you cannot sit on your arris waiting for them to come to you. Simply, you have to find them.
Walk your lake at night. At this time of year they have to de leech themselves. They do this by rubbing on snags, or throwing themselves out of the water, often showing 4-5 times in under 30 secs. This is when you will track them down easily while everyone else is tucked up asleep.
Spring fishing is so easy once you find them. It's clubbing season now. If you are not catching it's not your rigs fault, it's not your baits fault... It's your fault. The difference between an exceptional carp angler and people who struggle? The exceptional carp angler understands when he is not catching it's down to his location. Anglers who struggle will look for any other excuse other than it's themselves being lazy. You can't wait for them to come to you in the spring. You have to find them.
Once you do, the hook baits will bring you results you can only dream of this time of year. Don't mess that up by throwing free bait out. It's hard I know. Carp anglers spend winter at home. Spring is the time when all their winter plans about new freezer baits and tactics are put into effect. That often involves throwing in far too much bait. That ruins it not only for themselves, but for everyone else too.
Singles is the way forward for the next few weeks. That could be your favourite freezer baits, a zig, or a single pop up. You just need to understand that the fish are not woken up properly yet.
None of that is meant to sound sanctimonious or condescending. Just trying to help you reading this catch more fish. Whether you use our stuff or not.
Jacko again, a special one this time. Fish is a rare one, only comes out once every couple of years. Two rods wound in, last rod laying on the deck as he put his gear in the van to go off to work. Off it rattled with this cheese. Smidge under 40lb.
RedBerryVanilla S2 13mm balanced over ScopexSquid crumb. The lad has been ripping them recently again on work overnighters. Well done Jacko
RedBerryVanilla S2 13mm balanced over ScopexSquid crumb. The lad has been ripping them recently again on work overnighters. Well done Jacko