Catch Reports
Another forty
Posted in Catch Reports on 19th July 2009Consistent big carp catcher Rick Golder has been in the thick of the action once again and has recently notched up yet another big fish on his CV. His latest victim was this classic looking 40lb 8oz mirror (right) caught from an undisclosed surrey pit, which took him over 30-mins to land following an immense scrap.
This was Rick’s second forty since April, during which time he has banked three different 37’s and 5 other thirties from the lake. All of the fish have fallen to Shellfish B5 boilies and most of the carp have been caught during short overnight sessions before work!
Balanced Dumbells
There are definitely times when standard round hook baits can lose their effectiveness and a switch to a different shape can often produce the goods. These pellet shaped hook baits offer a viable alternative to standard round hook baits and when mounted on a slightly longer hair and fished over a bed of pellets, they can often make the difference between success and failure!
Their shape not only makes them very difficult for the fish to eject, but coupled with their added buoyancy due to the inclusion of cork dust, they are also superb for fishing over the top of silt or weed. They are also very durable and will last for many hours without being nibbled away by nuisance fish, Crayfish or diving birds. Definitely worth considering when the going gets tough!
Top tip
Try mounting the dumbell on the hair long-ways. This will enter the carp's mouth easier, but will spin around on ejection thus making it more difficult for the carp to eject the hook.
