Methods & Baits

Methods:

Although the best catch to date was caught by an experienced carp angler (180lb in 12hrs on hair rigged halibut pellets) by far the most popular method is waggler fishing the features and margins.

Just keep it simple!

In spring and summer, surface fishing with mixer biscuit or crust is fantastic, with many people taking up to 20 or more off the top in the evening.

In winter the roach fishing comes into its own, especially to pole anglers who gradually work the swim up. Heavy groundbaiting is banned, but loose feeding, little and often, is the ideal fish attractor.

Baits:

Summer baits are meat, pellet, corn, bread and mixer biscuits. Winter baits are caster, maggot and cut worm. Many other baits are good too such as prawns, mussels, cat food and cheese.

Remember, there are more fish caught within one meter of the bank than anywhere else!