Hi all,
Im looking for some advice fishing a relatively small farm pond that I believe has never been fished.
Whilst it was hot a couple of weeks ago I saw at least 10 carp cruising the surface so spoke to the farmer and got permission to fish there.
The water visibility is pretty poor due to the clay bottom so you can see at most a foot deep.
I've thrown some bread onto the surface and sweetcorn into a couple of margin spots over the last week or so but never seen any activity there afterwards.
Because these fish have probably never seen a bait I wanted to know what the best strategy would be to get them feeding.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Im looking for some advice fishing a relatively small farm pond that I believe has never been fished.
Whilst it was hot a couple of weeks ago I saw at least 10 carp cruising the surface so spoke to the farmer and got permission to fish there.
The water visibility is pretty poor due to the clay bottom so you can see at most a foot deep.
I've thrown some bread onto the surface and sweetcorn into a couple of margin spots over the last week or so but never seen any activity there afterwards.
Because these fish have probably never seen a bait I wanted to know what the best strategy would be to get them feeding.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
In reply to Post #1
Float fishing worms of maggots would be a good start. Also clay usually means clear water not cloudy
Float fishing worms of maggots would be a good start. Also clay usually means clear water not cloudy
In reply to Post #1
Small method feeder, corn on the hook, plenty of oil so you know when its getting hammered.
Small method feeder, corn on the hook, plenty of oil so you know when its getting hammered.
In reply to Post #2
I did debate using worms down there but was concerned about the visibility.
There were what I'd consider alot of carp in there for its size maybe they are stirring it up. All the ones I saw were at least low doubles so they would cause a fair bit of sediments to be mixed up when feeding on the bottom.
I did debate using worms down there but was concerned about the visibility.
There were what I'd consider alot of carp in there for its size maybe they are stirring it up. All the ones I saw were at least low doubles so they would cause a fair bit of sediments to be mixed up when feeding on the bottom.
In reply to Post #4
Thats why it's cloudy, too many fish constantly ripping up the bottom not to mention all the **** they produce.
Thats why it's cloudy, too many fish constantly ripping up the bottom not to mention all the **** they produce.
In reply to Post #5
Because these fish must be feeding mostly by smell would corn have enough scent to attract them in? I'd been debating putting some hemp or pellets in there because of the oil contents.
Because these fish must be feeding mostly by smell would corn have enough scent to attract them in? I'd been debating putting some hemp or pellets in there because of the oil contents.
In reply to Post #6
If there's that many they will eat anything chap. Don't over think it
If there's that many they will eat anything chap. Don't over think it
In reply to Post #6
Like ip says, keep it simple to start, Green Giant will catch anything anywhere any time, it's cheap easy and fun. Method feeder with some good liquids and oils.
Like ip says, keep it simple to start, Green Giant will catch anything anywhere any time, it's cheap easy and fun. Method feeder with some good liquids and oils.
In reply to Post #6
I've used corn on many a muddy farm pond in my life and never had an issue and caught plenty. Corn and some micro pellet over the top would be my go to approach fishing a float. This sounds like the kind of pond I was brought up fishing. Good luck
I've used corn on many a muddy farm pond in my life and never had an issue and caught plenty. Corn and some micro pellet over the top would be my go to approach fishing a float. This sounds like the kind of pond I was brought up fishing. Good luck
In reply to Post #9
A scent from hell wafter on a method / solid bag. Sounds perfect
A scent from hell wafter on a method / solid bag. Sounds perfect
In reply to Post #1
If they haven't shown interest in your bread on the surface, then squeeze it to make it sink so it's nearer to their normal feeding area. Once they get a taste for it they will seek it out.
Meanwhile bait as already suggested, should be easy fishing I would have thought.
If they haven't shown interest in your bread on the surface, then squeeze it to make it sink so it's nearer to their normal feeding area. Once they get a taste for it they will seek it out.
Meanwhile bait as already suggested, should be easy fishing I would have thought.
In reply to Post #11
Try fishing on the top. I am from Herefordshire and cut my teeth on this type of pond. There is no need to worry about the visibility as they will find your bait as they are used to the environment.
Try fishing on the top. I am from Herefordshire and cut my teeth on this type of pond. There is no need to worry about the visibility as they will find your bait as they are used to the environment.