In article , Colin Jacobs
wrote:
Any tips on locating Carp, Tench & Koi & Ide on a newly stocked lake. It has

Well if it's newly stocked I wouldn't bother until it has had a few years
for surprises to develop...

features like Islands Reeds etc. Visited the site tonight but could not see
any topping fish. What baits & tactics would you use whan trying a new
water?

....but in general you're on the right lines. Dawn and dusk visits will show
fish activity. Mid day tree climbing with bino's and polaroids will give
another set of clues. A few free crusts (waterfowl permitting) allowed to
drift accross the water will tell you more. If the water is coloured then
leave it 'til the zooplankton clear out the spring bloom - if it doesn't go
then the water is overstocked and the fish won't be worth catching 'til
nature has whittled them down a bit.

Hth, cheerio,

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