In years gone by as we enter into October my thoughts have
turned towards the usual winter species. Pike, Perch and Chub are occupying my
thoughts and swimming, capriciously, across my mind. However, after last winter’s
experience, carp are still firmly in the ascendency. I learned that large carp
will still feed even in cold conditions, especially when the weather is
settled. The weed on my syndicate water is starting to look limp and less full
of vigour than it did a few short months ago. Rain has lashed down and wind
from a north east direction has tested the potency of my fence. As yet
we have not had any frosts so it seems that the obvious choice is to target the
carp. Location as always will be important and I plan to spend time on a reconnoitre
of likely looking spots. I will also keep my ear to the ground to make sure I
hear any carp gossip about where and when the carp are being caught.
Cutting down of free food items may be a good idea and what
does go in needs to increase in smell. I am tempted to go for pellets as the
water is still not so cold and they will still put smell into the water. Fish-meal
boilies or 12 mil halibut pellets are the way i want to start off but tutti-frutti
boilies might come into their own. I know that last week coconut cream pop ups were
doing the business and carp to over 20 pounds were coming out. It might be
advisable to have a tub of these in my tackle bag. I fancy a one rod stalking session perhaps early
morning or late evening. I think this may be the way to go until its gets
really cold. At that point perhaps the idea of fishing for Pike may take over.
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