Colin the Carp
Common Carp · Cyprinus carpio
The classroom for this fish. Use the Trip Planner when you want a mark for today.
The Stillwater Boss
Carp. Find him, feed him, wait. He goes back.
This is bait, not the lure box. Find the fish first, then put bait on them. Always use an unhooking mat — UK carp go back.
The Chapters
When to Go
Mild nights, dropping pressure, and after you’ve fed a swim.
Where to Go
Margins, islands, silt and the bank the wind is hitting.
Equipment
A 12ft carp rod, or a short stalking rod.
Line and knots
Proper mainline and a hooklink. No lure clip.
Lures
Boilies, zigs and mixers. This chapter is bait.
When You Catch
Rivers: only tiny carp. Lakes: put him back.
Grok
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