UK Carp & Coarse Fishing

Location – Airfield Lake

Hours Fished –  71 Hours

I still have the chance to get out early doors on a Thursday.  I arrived at the lake just before 9 am, this was quite handy as most of the anglers were having a chat before they headed off to work.  This gave me the opportunity to have a chat and watching the lake in the area I was thinking of going.  A nice new fresh wind was blowing across the lake, the down side was, it was from the north east, but it just felt right.  When the wind blew on my past few sessions, I had great success.

Ian arrived after having a drive around and was happy with my swim selection.  We set about getting some bait out into the lake and getting our pitches sorted.

My first take happened just after 1630 and was probably a heavy liner, this certainly meant that fish were in the area.  The second take happened just before 2 in the morning on the right hand rod, it was quite well behaved and slipped into the Nsr perfectly.

15lb 9oz Common

Lovely start to the trip.  With the rod back on the spot it was time to get my head down.

I was up pretty early and watched the sun coming up over the forest for another sunny day.  The north east had been blowing most of the night and I’m hopeful for another bite before bait time is over.  The pressure is due to drop over the next 24 hours and I’m hoping that the carp come on the feed a bit more.

I had to wait until just after 9 pm before my next take.  These carp are certainly like the darker hours at the moment.  It was nice to have another fish put up a straight forward battle, with no real issues – other than playing it out in the margins.

21lb 15oz Common

What a peach of a fish!

My next take happened just after dawn and charged off out into the lake, I managed to get it under control and halfway back – the hook pulled. DOH!

The morning passed by with no action.  I re-did my hook baits mid afternoon, got some soup on the go and settled down to an afternoon watching the water.

My next take happened just after 3 pm and shoot across the lake out into the middle of the lake.  I slowly guided the fish back to the waiting Nsr50.

14lb 15oz Common

Middle of the day take, absolutely brilliant, you just never can tell.

I quickly sorted out the rod, got the bait back out onto the spot, and sat and had a brew with Ian.

The night passed with not a single bleep for me, which was odd as the action had picked up nicely yesterday but that’s fishing and its early pack up for me.

Until next time

Richard

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Baiting pole is amazing bits of kit.  I have found my one incredibly useful and it’s certainly has helped me catch fish.

Now, before you rush out and buy one, there are a few things to consider.

1. Cost – you will probably think that a 12m pole will be just perfect for you.  Not the case – as it’s not even 4-rod lengths from the bank.  This means you will need a few extension sections.

2. Carrying it – I have 1 x 12m pole + 11m extension section.  I carry it in an old brolly bag, which was lucky, as you can’t buy anything to carry them in

3. Practicality – they are not that easy to use in small swims or slopping swims as you need to lay the pieces out.

4. Being able to use it – this is not about the operator, it’s about the condition of the lake.  A crosswind or a strong wind will affect the pole and can easily cause the pole to break.

5. Advise

A. Never use on strong winds.

B. Don’t lift, always push or pull.

D. After 12m add extra floats every 10m.

E. When maneuvering the pole in the water, take your time.  As to many side, strains will snap the pole.

F. Dry the pole and keep the joints free of gravel.

G. Treat it with respect.

Hope this helps and doesn’t put you off buying one.  They are a great bit of kit and used correctly will help you bank carp.

R

Hope This Helps

Richard