"Danny" wrote in message
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Hi.

What are the reasons why Carp don't feed much in the Winter, and Pike
don't
feed much in the Summer?

Or is it Myth?



The pike bit Ime is certainly a myth .... not one I have heard either. Carp
however are much less active in the winter and tend to 'hole up' in small
areas. Their metabolism slows up (I think this starts to happen when the
water temp. approaches about 50) and they do not need as much or the same
food content. So even your approach must change in colder months to secure
success. If you could spend a few months around my pond and watch the
feeding intensity of that species you would soon get the message loud and
clear. I often pop out there and try them before deciding on my tactics re
carp fishing ... or whether I will carp fish at all at that particular time.
There is a short (very short) article at the following addy about this topic
..... but you could say so very much more. However, I am sure you will get
the drift....... I don't agree with all of it, and it misses completely some
important 'bits' but worth a quick read ..... here it is

http://msn.skysports.com/skysports/a...076632,00.html

BTW I have taken seven pike in one afternoon on lure during the summer.

Cheers ....... Richard


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