Catch Reports
Overnight Success
Posted in Catch Reports on 17th August 2007The likeable Rick Golder is undoubtedly one of the UK’s most consistently successful big fish anglers and has caught an impressive number of big fish since switching to Essential Baits two years ago. In 2006 Rick managed to bank an impressive number of big fish, which included x 17 thirties and x 3 forties!
In recent weeks Rick has been targeting a Colne Valley gravel pit and has been managing to squeeze in one or two short overnight sessions before going to work the following morning. Less than a fortnight ago Rick managed to bank a cracking 38lb 8oz mirror during one of these short sessions, but even this was eclipsed on his most recent ‘overnighter’ when he managed to bank a magnificent brace of big mirrors, weighing in at 39lb 4oz and 40lb 5oz! Talk about going to work a happy man!
As usual it was the ever consistent Shellfish B5 that produced the goods for Rick who said that the fish have been going absolutely potty for the B5. We think his results speak for themselves, but whichever way you look at it, this man is on fire! Well done mate – keep up the good work.
Note: Rick is a regular contributor to Carp Addict for those who wish to read more about how he manages to convert his limited amount of time to fish on the bank.
Boilie Paste
Mark Stubbles with yet another fine cold water carp. Mark is an extremely succesful and consistent angler and instinctively knows the rewards little edges can bring.
Many anglers tend to overlook the advantages that paste’s can give. Throughout the colder months I nearly always wrap a thin layer of paste around my hook bait. This not only gives the bait a better ‘leak off’ in terms of attraction as the paste slowly dissipates, but also gives the hook bait a completely different texture.
Paste is also an essential requirement if you prefer to make your own cork ball pop-ups or balanced baits. A 10mm cork ball with approx 3mm of paste wrapped around it will give you a nice balanced 16mm hook bait. To make pop-ups however, you will need to wrap a thinner layer of paste around the cork. I find that a 12mm cork ball with approx 1.5mm of paste wrapped around the outside creates pop-ups buoyant enough for most presentations.
Top Tip
We make the paste soft enough for most applications, but if you find the paste starting to dry out a little, just dampen it down with a ‘Bait Glug’ or a ‘Liquid Food’ and re-mould together. (Rinse hands in warm water first)
If you need to leave the paste standing for any length of time, make sure you wrap it up in cling film otherwise it can quickly dry up. It will be fine to wrap up in cling film and leave in the fridge for 24 hours if needed.
