With another day free, I was off to the lake for a few hours. The weather conditions weren’t brilliant, plus it was Friday and the weekend boys would be about. I planned to keep away from those swims and try something different. When I was here the other day, the carp arrived from around the corner, so this time I’ve positioned myself around that corner. Admittedly, the closest I can get is about 4 rod lengths away as there’s a bed of lily pads in between. However, they were moving up from this end and not the other one. They appear to like the wind, which is a shame as it’s still from the north and very much in my face. Ian is due down with his new bait boat at some point. He has a couple of options on either side of me or along the field bank, plus there’s still a swim available at the far end.

I’ve put two rods by the corner. However, I fancied trying single hook baits as everyone puts in bait, especially there. I’m sure it’s a popular spot. I believe the carp will visit there regularly and with any luck a single hookbait may just tempt them today.

The third rod is along the left-hand margins just off the lily pads, with three large pouchfuls of micro pellets with just my hook bait.

It’s just 1500 hrs, the day warmed up, but the carp didn’t come out to play. Despite spotting a few close to my baits, they were just not that interested. I really did feel that something would be about today. Oh well.

Until next time,

Richard

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Carp fishing is one of the most popular and rewarding forms of angling in the UK. Carp are strong, cunning, and beautiful fish that can grow to impressive sizes and provide a thrilling fight. If you are looking for some of the best carp fishing venues in the country, you might want to consider Hampshire. This county in southern England has a rich variety of lakes, rivers, and fisheries that cater to all levels of carp anglers, from beginners to experts. Whether you are looking for a day ticket for water, a specimen lake, or a holiday destination, Hampshire has something to offer you. In this blog, I will introduce you to some of the most-visited carp fishing locations in Hampshire and share some tips and tricks on how to catch these magnificent fish. Let’s get started! 🎣

There are many options for fishing in Hampshire, depending on what kind of fish and fishing experience you are looking for. Here are some of the top-rated fishing venues in Hampshire, based on the location results:

• Headlands Farm Fishery²: This is a privately owned coarse fishery near Romsey, with two lakes and a river. You can catch specimen carp, pike, tench, bream, and other fish. The fishery has excellent facilities and a relaxed community.
• Holbury Lakes Trout Fishery³: This is a 40-acre fishery near Lockerley, with four lakes and a stretch of the River Dun. You can catch trout, salmon, and brown trout. The fishery offers free coffee and tea and has a fishing barn with washing and lavatory facilities.
• Willow Park Fishery⁴: This is a 22-acre fishery near Aldershot, with four lakes and a canal. You can catch carp, catfish, tench, bream, roach, and rudd. The fishery has a tackle shop, a café, and a clubhouse.
• Whinwhistle Coarse Fishery⁵: This is a 26-acre fishery near East Wellow, with five spring-fed lakes and a stream. You can catch carp, tench, bream, perch, and other fish. The fishery is set in beautiful woodland and water meadows and has a shop and a café.

I hope this helps you find a suitable fishing venue in Hampshire. If you have any more questions, plea

6 Hours

Estate Lake

With the wife away this week, I’m limited to days only. I’ve also squeezed in an extra gardening job to make life simpler next week.  This gives me two free days this week.

I arrived at about 08:45, to find out I was the third of the four anglers booked today. Two guys were along the bank where I fished on my last trip.  They were fishing across to the lily pads, which ruled out that end, but the other half of the lily bank was free, giving me three swims that I really fancied giving a go. It was the last of the three that took my fancy, as I’d seen carp in that area before.

It was a lovely secluded swim, until the north wind blew in my face, which may not be pleasant later on when it picks up. I’ll be glad of the extra clothing I packed.

This swim gave me both margins to fish, plus the option to put a rod in an open water spot.

I set up as stealthily as possible, flicked the rods out onto the spots, catapulted a few pouches of 11mm Catalyst Pellets out, and then sat back in my chair, planning on not moving until I got a bite.

Just before noon, I moved the left-hand rod further into the bay towards the reeds that were in there, I had seen a couple of carp rolls close to that spot.  I didn’t know if I needed to be even closer, which would be problematic as a tree was in the way. But I’m confident these carp must move around the pads and away from the reeds. We all know they love reeds and don’t always venture out. I can only hope, as this is the only sign of carp that I’ve seen so far.

It’s nearly 14:30, with the cold northerly wind is really pushing it to this swim. I’m starting to feel the cold despite being very bundled up. Sitting on a chair isn’t the best until the sun arrives for a few minutes. I’m going to try and hold out until 16:00. I promised the kids I’d be home by 17:00 to get dinner ready and take the eldest’s boyfriend home. I can only hope one of my rods rattles off soon.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be again today.

Until next time,

Richard

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