Frequently Asked Questions - Bait
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Details and prices of bait available onsite can be found on the Bait Price List.
Q: Could you recommend any bait’s to
bring - e.g. pop ups, floaters, etc?
A: I have not found any bait that is preferred by the fish. I have
seen just about make, type and flavour of boilie fished and they all
catch. Pop-ups do work but, I would fish a single pup-up or snowman
critically balanced on the bottom.
The Carp don't appear to like surface feeding so, I would suggest
you leave the floaters at home. The water birds tend to get them
before the Carp.
Q: How much bait can I bring and what
baits are not allowed?
A: You can bring your own boilies with you and the quantity is up to
you. A good stock of boilies and pellets are available at the lake.
As detailed in the Fishery Rules, particles MUST be obtained at the
lake. Sorry folks - ALL NUTS ARE BANNED - this includes Peanuts,
Brazils, Tigers, etc.
If you are unsure whether you can use one of your favourite baits at
the lake then, please give Mark a call before you leave for the
lake. Mark's phone number is shown on the Contact Us page.
Q: Do we need to pre-order bait?
A: There is no need to pre-order bait such as Pellet and Particle as
there are always ample stocks on site. If you are considering
requesting large quantities of Boilies (20kg or more) then please
give Mark a call at the lake to ensure that he has the stock
available when you arrive. Mark's phone number is shown on the
Contact Us page.
Q: Just wanted to clarify whether you
class pellet as particles. We would obviously be buying some of the
on site pellet and particles but wanted to know if we could bring
some of our own (which is brought from the bait and food company)?
A: If you are bringing pellets
with you, could you please advise Mark on your arrival at the lake
about the bait you have brought with you.
There are two types of pellet available on site, 10mm fish rearing
and 22mm halibut pellets. The Carp are used to seeing them. The 10mm
fish rearing pellets are also used during the winter, with support
from particles, as a dietary supplement.
The halibut pellets contain high levels of fish oils and are
available during the season. Care needs to be taken when using fish
oils due to the problems an excessive intake of oil can have on the
fish. In warm weather and water, fish oils are good news for anglers
and fish alike. However, in cold water the Carp are unable to digest
the oils and it collects in their liver. Too much oil can kill the
fish so, please be careful how you use these products.
Q: Can we take and use tinned sweet corn
and tuna with us?
A: I don't see any reason why you can't use tinned sweet corn and
tuna. However, could you please advise Mark on your arrival at the
lake about the bait you have brought with you.
PLEASE - do not take bags of frozen sweet corn with you! It has been
pre-treated prior to freezing and packing and can cause problems for
the fish unless it is cooked! Mark will not let you use it either!
Q: How much bait should I bring?
A: The quantity of boilies you may need for a weeks fishing is a
little tricky. It all depends on how you are going to tempt the fish
to your hook bait. I would suggest you use the mixture of flavours
you are confident to fish with at home as a good starting point. Or,
you could wait until you get to the lake and take advantage of the
bait available on-site.
The baiting policy I use is to pepper the area I am going to fish
with about 20 baits per lead when I get there. Then, I set up
everything and cast onto the pre-baited area. Top up from time to
time with a few free offerings if things are not moving and relax.
When I catch one, I put out about 10 to 15 with the re-baited hook
and relax.
You can use particle and pellet mix if you wish, and they are
available on-site. Mark will put this out for you using the lake
boat and he will take your direction as to where you want it spread
(saves all the effort of spodding). Once deployed, cast over it and
do what I do - RELAX.
Q: What is the best flavour boilie to
use?
A: Boilies of any flavour catch Carp - they don't seem to be that
picky. Mark has a good range so, you may prefer to have a word when
you get there. He will know what is catching. I have tried Tutti
Fruity, Tangerine, Rosehip Isotonic, Pineapple, Crab and Mussel,
Scopex Squid, Monster Crab and a load more and have snared fish all
flavours. Keep it simple and you won't go wrong. Pop-ups - I have
mixed flavours of pop-ups and boilies and the Carp have taken them.
I have 3 different flavours (18mm) in my bag and use any boilie to
hand at the time. Mixing gives a different edge especially if they
are shy of one flavour. Changing the shape of a boilie can sometimes
make a difference as well.
Q: What is the best size boilie to use?
A: What is your favourite size in the UK? Generally I use 18 and
20mm and on occasions, if I am feeling bold, I use 24mm. As
mentioned above, changing the shape of a boilie can sometimes make a
difference as well.
If you need further information, please contact Mark at the lake.
If you still can’t find an answers to your questions, please don’t
hesitate to cast me a line at webmaster@catchcarpinfrance.com and I
will do what I can to help.
