I'm pretty new to carp fishing so sorry if this sounds stupid, does pressure and wind make a big difference when fishing for carp?
Thanks
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
Varies from water to water but in general yes mate.
Carp like a fresh wind, especially on bigger waters (40 acres plus).
High pressure tends to bring weather conditions that aint conducive to feeding on the bottom during the day.
These are very general statements. There are no rules in carp fishing tbh.
Varies from water to water but in general yes mate.
Carp like a fresh wind, especially on bigger waters (40 acres plus).
High pressure tends to bring weather conditions that aint conducive to feeding on the bottom during the day.
These are very general statements. There are no rules in carp fishing tbh.
In reply to Post #1
The air pressure is the only thing I really look for in terms of the weather. For me, low pressure at any time of the year is a good enough indication to go, but I'm sure others will have differing views 👍
The air pressure is the only thing I really look for in terms of the weather. For me, low pressure at any time of the year is a good enough indication to go, but I'm sure others will have differing views 👍
In reply to Post #1
Definitely. High pressure leads to generally static conditions, in the summer that means sunny, warm and little wind or in the winter cold and clear. A low pressure front usually brings in a warmish South Westerly wind containing a fair bit of rain. This leads to the water chopping up and colouring and also funnels a lot of water bound invertabrites into the opposite corner of the lake and the fish will be there for easy pickings. If you can pick and choose your time to go fishing, it always to pays to be fishing when the conditions have changed for the better.
Definitely. High pressure leads to generally static conditions, in the summer that means sunny, warm and little wind or in the winter cold and clear. A low pressure front usually brings in a warmish South Westerly wind containing a fair bit of rain. This leads to the water chopping up and colouring and also funnels a lot of water bound invertabrites into the opposite corner of the lake and the fish will be there for easy pickings. If you can pick and choose your time to go fishing, it always to pays to be fishing when the conditions have changed for the better.
Yea went fishing Saturday and nothing, then a mate mentioned pressure I was proper confused
In reply to Post #4
I think that's a matter of opinion mate.
For me it's the oxygen (and sometimes temps) that takes them to the end of the wind, not the naturals. But of course that's just my opinion.
I think lots of guys pay too much attention to pressure and wind. For me the end of the wind is nothing more than a place to start looking for carp. There is also explosive fishing to be had during high pressure periods - while the days can be poor those balmy nights can be awesome. I also think high pressure in winter can be the best time to fish as that sun gets them moving about.
But the fact remains, when you're on the end of a big new wind and they show up in numbers the fishing can be proper awesome
I think that's a matter of opinion mate.
For me it's the oxygen (and sometimes temps) that takes them to the end of the wind, not the naturals. But of course that's just my opinion.
I think lots of guys pay too much attention to pressure and wind. For me the end of the wind is nothing more than a place to start looking for carp. There is also explosive fishing to be had during high pressure periods - while the days can be poor those balmy nights can be awesome. I also think high pressure in winter can be the best time to fish as that sun gets them moving about.
But the fact remains, when you're on the end of a big new wind and they show up in numbers the fishing can be proper awesome
So much the think about without having the knowledge
In reply to Post #7
That's what has kept fishing enjoyable for me throughout my life, figuring things out and learning from experience good or bad , the knowledge will come just keep your eyes open
That's what has kept fishing enjoyable for me throughout my life, figuring things out and learning from experience good or bad , the knowledge will come just keep your eyes open
In reply to Post #8
Having fished for years on big open expanses of water the barometer pressure has the biggest influence on results. It's no surprise that a drop in pressure usually coincides with stronger winds....
I plan my sessions accordingly.
Having fished for years on big open expanses of water the barometer pressure has the biggest influence on results. It's no surprise that a drop in pressure usually coincides with stronger winds....
I plan my sessions accordingly.
Thanks for the advice guys
Excellent read, thanks very much
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In reply to Post #12
As well as Ken's excellent writing its also worth listening to Simon Scott o nthe carp cast podcast.
some excellent insights into how carp behave the way they do - oxygen levels, warmth, reproductive cycles, weed, etc
As well as Ken's excellent writing its also worth listening to Simon Scott o nthe carp cast podcast.
some excellent insights into how carp behave the way they do - oxygen levels, warmth, reproductive cycles, weed, etc
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Cheers will have a listen
Cheers will have a listen