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Chasing elusive river carp
- Thread starter Mark Mole
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Steve Cole
Senior Member
Hi Mark. Only just seen this post as I've been busy ..... um River Carping.!!
I don't fish the Wavon but would expect the fish stock to be very similar to the Lower Severn following the 2007 flood.
Stick with it mate, a 20 is a very realistic achievable target. There will be plenty of them
The only advice I can offer is :-
Try all visually obvious features - don't give up on them after just 1 or 2 visits but try at different times of year.
Fish as many different spots as you can, some are definitely liked more than others to the nomadic River Carp.
Have enough bait with you so that if you catch you can keep it going in. I've found that these fish often travel in groups. You need to hold them when they arrive.
Otherwise, all things being equal, I find heavily tree lined sections better than barren open banks.
Oh and finally I've had most fish this season in daylight - night fishing isn't a necessity
Let us know how you get on, but if you get a 30 keep it to yourself
Steve
I don't fish the Wavon but would expect the fish stock to be very similar to the Lower Severn following the 2007 flood.
Stick with it mate, a 20 is a very realistic achievable target. There will be plenty of them
The only advice I can offer is :-
Try all visually obvious features - don't give up on them after just 1 or 2 visits but try at different times of year.
Fish as many different spots as you can, some are definitely liked more than others to the nomadic River Carp.
Have enough bait with you so that if you catch you can keep it going in. I've found that these fish often travel in groups. You need to hold them when they arrive.
Otherwise, all things being equal, I find heavily tree lined sections better than barren open banks.
Oh and finally I've had most fish this season in daylight - night fishing isn't a necessity
Let us know how you get on, but if you get a 30 keep it to yourself
Steve
Joe Fletcher
No Longer a Member
Hi Mark perhaps the link below may be of interest to you ? I know its the Thames , If there are any large Carp in the Avon then I assume the theory for finding and catching them remains the same for what ever river you are fishing ?
Read the section on Baiting and baiting methods ? I think you may need a lot of prebaiting
Carping on the River Thames – A Seasonal blog | Thames Anglers' Conservancy
Read the section on Baiting and baiting methods ? I think you may need a lot of prebaiting
Carping on the River Thames – A Seasonal blog | Thames Anglers' Conservancy
Mark Mole
Senior Member
Steve,Joe thanks for the sound advice.I have located a couple of stretches where I have recently caught carp up to 16lb,all superb mint little fish.I suppose I've got to play the numbers game If I want that biggie,not that it should matter,but that's how it gets you doesn't it
Rhys Perry
Senior Member
The BAA grimley stretch of the Severn holds plenty I believe, think they come out more often than the barbel.
Steve Cole
Senior Member
Sounds like you're on the right track already Mark, so it'll only be a matter of time.
Mark Mole
Senior Member
Hopefully Steve fingers crossed.By the way thats a nice zander you are holding,which is also on my hit list,a double figure from running water that is.Will wait a couple of months yet though.
Steve Cole
Senior Member
As it happens I'll be starting my 2014/15 Zed campaign this week Mark - So mixing up my fishing between them and the River Carp. Looking forward to it
Mark Mole
Senior Member
As it happens I'll be starting my 2014/15 Zed campaign this week Mark - So mixing up my fishing between them and the River Carp. Looking forward to it
All the best in your pursuits Steve