Any specific baits more suited to a green water algae situation? I am thinking of going for maximum flavour (Not neccessarily flavouring).
Presuming it's safe to fish whilst the algae is in bloom, I would stick to fishing the daytime where the oxygen will be higher.
Regarding bait, the first thing I'd do is see if the ph of the water was stabilised in the areas I intended to fish (this is often not the case unfortunately). If the ph is somewhat predictable, I would then make up a mix that had a largely different ph to the water around it.
Aside from that, I would focus on getting masses of solubility from bait into the swim.
I think a crunchy aspect to the bait would also help attract carp once some fish had already found the bait.
Good luck and make sure the water is being regularly checked by people who know what they are doing.
Regarding bait, the first thing I'd do is see if the ph of the water was stabilised in the areas I intended to fish (this is often not the case unfortunately). If the ph is somewhat predictable, I would then make up a mix that had a largely different ph to the water around it.
Aside from that, I would focus on getting masses of solubility from bait into the swim.
I think a crunchy aspect to the bait would also help attract carp once some fish had already found the bait.
Good luck and make sure the water is being regularly checked by people who know what they are doing.
In reply to Post #2
Scent from hell will work well...
Scent from hell will work well...
Thanks for the replies. I have a few ideas for making a stinking bait that might be good in this situation, high leakage and solubility indeed. In the shorter term I have a tupperware that has been in the fridge since November with a mix of Sticky Krill and Key Cray that were glugged back then and not touched since. Might be worth a shot.
As for the algal bloom it is not "that" bad. Not pea soup anyway. The water looks murky and when looked at from a distance is green/grey rather than the blue/grey of clear water. Small amounts of surface algae (don't know what these are called?) collecting like a green surface film in the margins on the windward side of the lake. It is a club lake and lightly fished so doubt that any water testing is going to happen via the fishing rights holders. Also, I doubt the official bodies such as the local water authority would like to get involved until there are actual recorded fish deaths.
As for the algal bloom it is not "that" bad. Not pea soup anyway. The water looks murky and when looked at from a distance is green/grey rather than the blue/grey of clear water. Small amounts of surface algae (don't know what these are called?) collecting like a green surface film in the margins on the windward side of the lake. It is a club lake and lightly fished so doubt that any water testing is going to happen via the fishing rights holders. Also, I doubt the official bodies such as the local water authority would like to get involved until there are actual recorded fish deaths.
In reply to Post #4
The algae floating on the surface is dead and unfortunately this can be the start of the problems from a d.o. point of view.
The EA definitely would get involved and help before there's a fish kill occurring, make sure that someone in the club has contacted them, don't just assume.
I hope it all pans out ok.
The algae floating on the surface is dead and unfortunately this can be the start of the problems from a d.o. point of view.
The EA definitely would get involved and help before there's a fish kill occurring, make sure that someone in the club has contacted them, don't just assume.
I hope it all pans out ok.
In reply to Post #2
hi,
how does one check water ph level?
hi,
how does one check water ph level?
In reply to Post #6
To do it properly you need a correctly calibrated ph meter. Probably not worth the cost or effort.
To do it properly you need a correctly calibrated ph meter. Probably not worth the cost or effort.
In reply to Post #6
It's not hard, some little dip strips would do it, the issue is pH can change, and can be different In one part of the lake to another, so it's really not worth worrying about
It's not hard, some little dip strips would do it, the issue is pH can change, and can be different In one part of the lake to another, so it's really not worth worrying about
In reply to Post #7
you can pick up a cheap ph meter for less than a tenner on ebay.
you can pick up a cheap ph meter for less than a tenner on ebay.