Just wondering how everyone approaches they're winter sessions . Do you fish bright singles , a bright bait over a light scattering of boilies , crumb , particles etc . Personally i'll fish either a fluoro or food bait pop up over a light scattering of boilie with some added liquid . Never had that much confidence in just fishing a single but know plenty that do , thanks.
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Are you fishing the water you have been fishing all year or are you somewhere different?
On my syndicate water I fish it pretty much the same as I do through the summer, chopped boilies in pva bags, a pop-up on one rod, a balanced bait on another and a snowman bait on the third.
I don't put in as much bait in at the start though, instead relying on the bags.
I may fire in a few boilies each day just to keep the interest. I found on one water the high attract pop-up worked for 2 days, then on the third the fish switched onto my food bait.
Are you fishing the water you have been fishing all year or are you somewhere different?
On my syndicate water I fish it pretty much the same as I do through the summer, chopped boilies in pva bags, a pop-up on one rod, a balanced bait on another and a snowman bait on the third.
I don't put in as much bait in at the start though, instead relying on the bags.
I may fire in a few boilies each day just to keep the interest. I found on one water the high attract pop-up worked for 2 days, then on the third the fish switched onto my food bait.
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Thanks for the reply . Fishing the same water but haven't been for a few week . I don't do an awful lot through the winter . I can see how easily it would be to carry on where you left off in the warmer months and put too much bait out . Just curious how everyone would approach it , especially with regards to how much bait they put out , thanks.
Thanks for the reply . Fishing the same water but haven't been for a few week . I don't do an awful lot through the winter . I can see how easily it would be to carry on where you left off in the warmer months and put too much bait out . Just curious how everyone would approach it , especially with regards to how much bait they put out , thanks.
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It can be so difficult to get right, summer or winter.
My firing out boilies every day is 2 handfuls.
I basically grab that many out of the bucket, stick them in my pocket and fire them in by catapult or throwing stick.
I drop right down on bait, very little groundbait (ground Vitalin) spodded in, if any at all. I know some really rate particles in small amounts, the only particle I use is sweetcorn. It is high in lysine, a good feeding trigger and visible.
I know that the usual thoughts that natural food on a water drops in the water, but I'm actually not so sure on that. Mosquitoes mate, in autumn and the bloodworm still live in the silt. Snails are still about, as are mussels, it is that carp simply don't need to feed, or necessarily dig into the silt.
The hardest part is always finding them, and the deepest water is not always the place to fish.
It can be so difficult to get right, summer or winter.
My firing out boilies every day is 2 handfuls.
I basically grab that many out of the bucket, stick them in my pocket and fire them in by catapult or throwing stick.
I drop right down on bait, very little groundbait (ground Vitalin) spodded in, if any at all. I know some really rate particles in small amounts, the only particle I use is sweetcorn. It is high in lysine, a good feeding trigger and visible.
I know that the usual thoughts that natural food on a water drops in the water, but I'm actually not so sure on that. Mosquitoes mate, in autumn and the bloodworm still live in the silt. Snails are still about, as are mussels, it is that carp simply don't need to feed, or necessarily dig into the silt.
The hardest part is always finding them, and the deepest water is not always the place to fish.
In reply to Post #1
Rule nothing In and nothing out
Work hard
Keep warm
Rule nothing In and nothing out
Work hard
Keep warm
In reply to Post #1
you're fishing for 1 bite at a time until you find out where the fish are happy to be sitting at this time of year.
fishing singles can be very effective aslong as you're on fish. Once you start getting bites you can gauge from there how much bait to put in.
you're fishing for 1 bite at a time until you find out where the fish are happy to be sitting at this time of year.
fishing singles can be very effective aslong as you're on fish. Once you start getting bites you can gauge from there how much bait to put in.
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Just back to fishing after 10 year break, things have moved on a pace...
My local water only allows 1 rod, how would you approach winter fishing in these circumstances? The water has upto 20lb commons and mirrors along with a good stock of F1's
Just back to fishing after 10 year break, things have moved on a pace...
My local water only allows 1 rod, how would you approach winter fishing in these circumstances? The water has upto 20lb commons and mirrors along with a good stock of F1's
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You could fish for liners, can narrow it down a bit
You could fish for liners, can narrow it down a bit
In reply to Post #3
I would keep on with observation where the fish are. Fish your normal spots and normal baits, maybe reduced amounts.
However you haven't said how many people are fishing your venue, day ticket, syndicate, pond, reservoir etc so it can be difficult to answer your question.
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I would keep on with observation where the fish are. Fish your normal spots and normal baits, maybe reduced amounts.
However you haven't said how many people are fishing your venue, day ticket, syndicate, pond, reservoir etc so it can be difficult to answer your question.
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Fish will be more localised, they won't be roaming around as much as usual, so bait placement and location is critical. Spend time with the marker to find the more obvious clear spots. Look for smoother, less heavy, silt. Stay away from leaf litter.
I mostly fish standard bottom baits but from autumn I will fish pop ups to keep above any leaf litter.
Fish over less bait but spread some around when you are leaving if it's a water you will be returning to.
3 bait stringers and small bags are a great option, with just a handful of freebies.
If they are there you will catch them.
I mostly fish standard bottom baits but from autumn I will fish pop ups to keep above any leaf litter.
Fish over less bait but spread some around when you are leaving if it's a water you will be returning to.
3 bait stringers and small bags are a great option, with just a handful of freebies.
If they are there you will catch them.
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I'll probably go with roving chods, especially on soft and silty lake beds that see a lot of leaf matter settling after the autumn drop. Bright days they may be up in the water, or close into the bank that sees warm sunshine in the mornings. I don't believe they lay dormant, especially on busy waters which sees good footfall over the "winter". I put winter in brackets as we barely get proper winters.
I'll probably go with roving chods, especially on soft and silty lake beds that see a lot of leaf matter settling after the autumn drop. Bright days they may be up in the water, or close into the bank that sees warm sunshine in the mornings. I don't believe they lay dormant, especially on busy waters which sees good footfall over the "winter". I put winter in brackets as we barely get proper winters.