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Clive Kenyon said:
Sorry guys, I don't buy these reasons for the tri-tackle obsession.

Specified number of rods on the licence? Would they have ten identical outfits if that had been the specified number? All the tackle is geared up to three rod sessions? Cart before the horse comes to mind :D
And as for the identical outfits performing identically? That is someone desperate to justify the decision to buy three identical outfits :D When I was at Currys sales school and again in the car trade they used to say that there were features and benefits to every product. Features were what you wanted. Benefits were what you needed. But, it was features that sold time after time, and that's a features argument if I've ever heard one. If you can't pick up one of your own rods and reels and not know how it performs then there is no hope for you. :p

I reckon its down to fashion. Three rods are the uniform of a 'dedicated' carp angler, along with the camo'd sleeping bag inside the camo'd bivvy, 150 yds from where the bait is. :D
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As the old saying goes, "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink".

Craig, along with all the boilies and the hair rig, don't forget the ubiquitous Pellet in all its forms, saftey bolt-rigs, coated braid, silicon sleeving/tubing, hook patterns, tungsten putty, fluoro line, combi-rigs, heavy leads, all the various PVA formats, rodpods, alarms, hangers, unhooking mats, backleads, headtorches...........they've all, to my knowledge, migrated from carping, even if they weren't invented by carpers.

And the vast majority of the biggest barbel caught each season fall to anglers using at least one or more of them.


Go figure. :eek:
 
For me carp fishing can be quite dynamic. Yes there's the sedentary cast & wait. But for me identifying one, two or three nearby waters and spending sometime there, especially during the week days if one has the option, one can choose those moments more carefully. A couple of hours here and there could account for better fish than those sitting still. Quickly a picture of the prevailing conditions, etc could push those fish to certain areas. We are entering what I consider prime time which is where water temps over the next week will approach one of the prime times of year - I have had some of my best results across the 2 & 3 week of May.

Margins & surface fishing - my favourite. Just like the barbs & similar baits, careful introduction of small & little feed, priming a few select on a few spots & coming back every 30 mins to see any colour or movement. Follow the warm winds, especially if it is a new wind on slightly larger water. Or on more pressurised water where the anglers are not.

When starting a new water I start course fishing in the likely areas which also gives a good vantage point. Usually fish in the early mornings or especially evenings can bag the odd carp amongst other fish. Using a float or a small ledger in the margins, keeping quiet and lines slack. Water base pastes are a great bait & the carp love them - nothing overly special but once the smell gets in the water on where fish a moving across can be very successful - pester fish might be a pain there.

Fishing for carp, bream, roach, pike or barbs - when you have the urge have a play. I usually start one thing but then might quickly end somewhere else

Hope you have a bash n enjoy.

Cheers, Jon
 
Thanks Jon. You reminded me how many carp I had caught on kit e kat in the past. Great bait, just so hard to keep on the hook. I used to hand lob it into the margins. Might be a good flavour to add. That or tuna.
 
Well I have got permission to fish the water again this year, so once this rain stops I'll be out Barbarpping. I'll let you know how I get on.

Might try a few TGN's over hemp.
 
I'm supposed to be out for a couple of nights this week on lake thats connected to a river which at the moment is very high so should be on for an interesting session
 
I think that it is human nature to want nice things. Wouldn't we all like a BMW 530 rather than a Mk2 Mondeo? The fishing equivalent to the BMW is financially accessible. Additionally, I'm pretty sure that the thinking is that the best available kit will provide that all important edge. Carp fishing hasn't the best reputation on account of some of the rough types who seem to be attracted to it, JT for example is a keen carper and he's a nice gentleman, hope that he doesn't read this thread, don't want kneeing into the river. If you can find an unspoilt estate lake then carp fishing can be just as enjoyable as barbel fishing on rivers. I do think that we have picked up a heck of a lot of tackle development from the carping fraternity. Similarly, "fluff chuckers" are mocked, but try it, it can be great fun and another string to the bow - especially during the close season.
 
Andy has added into the new Articles section on the message boards page my "set the scene" article. Hope you enjoy it.

Graham
 
Really enjoyed the article Graham. Any chance of a guest spot? ;)

After a long wait i had a big hit at my syndicate lake this week. 4 fish in 4 hours topped by this double hook up for over 60lbs! Does it make up for not being able to fish the flooded Trent i cross on the way? You bet ;)

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My Goodness Graham. Stunning fishing and fantastic looking common....can I come..(smiley)

I'm really busy at work at the moment, and this oldie has a game of T20 cricket against some Ausssies Friday night...but hope to get out friday in the day for a few hours, probably just to get some bait out.. If you want to pm me with your bait choice I won't mind!!

I'd be happy with one of those every 10 trips or more........!!!.

Great stuff.

Graham
 
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