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Matt's at it again!!
Posted in Catch Reports on 17th November 2011Matt Davies has to be a contender for the UK's carp angler of the year award after what he has caught this year! Having already banked a 46lb+ mirror and two different 46lb+ commons (and lots of 30lb+ fish!) Matt's latest conquest is a rare jewel in the crown in the shape of this stunning 39lb 10oz specimen known as the Black Mirror. Matt also caught a lovely 29lb 15oz mirror the same night! Once again, the ever consistent B5 doing the business for Matt.
Footnote: Just as we compile this catch report, Matt has been back in touch to say he's banked two more thirties!! Both commons at 30lb 9oz and 32lb 6oz respectively and as you would expect, both falling victim to the B5!!
Fantastic stuff Matt - top B5 bombing and awesome angling...
The benefits of Pellets
Team Essential member Lee Carpenter with one of his many big fish. Underwater attraction and stimulation plays a big role in Lee's success and pellets are one of the best ways to achieve this.
The use of pellets as a carp fishing bait has been well documented over the years, but their success isn’t surprising when you begin to consider just how many young carp have been fed on them during their early years. Most carp will instantly recognise pellets as a viable food source, and the fact that they break down quicker than boilies means that they release their food signals more efficiently. This will usually encourage smaller fish into the area first, but will often trigger a feeding response from the carp shortly afterwards.
Pellets are also an extremely versatile bait, that can be introduced in a variety of different ways. One of the best methods is to use them inside mini PVA bags with a few crushed boilies. The full package is no bigger than a tea bag, but leaves a nice little pile of food perfectly presented and difficult for the carp to ignore!
Larger beds of pellets can also be very effective, particularly on heavier stocked venues when trying to create competition for food. On lower stocked venues however, a few pouch loads of pellets sparsely scattered around your baited rig will undoubtedly increase attraction and keep the carp searching for food. This method will always keep a food trace in the area and increase the chances of pulling fish into the baited zone.
Pellets are also an extremely versatile bait, that can be introduced in a variety of different ways. One of the best methods is to use them inside mini PVA bags with a few crushed boilies. The full package is no bigger than a tea bag, but leaves a nice little pile of food perfectly presented and difficult for the carp to ignore!
Larger beds of pellets can also be very effective, particularly on heavier stocked venues when trying to create competition for food. On lower stocked venues however, a few pouch loads of pellets sparsely scattered around your baited rig will undoubtedly increase attraction and keep the carp searching for food. This method will always keep a food trace in the area and increase the chances of pulling fish into the baited zone.
