Hi 'Hoot!'

Surely, a safe place could be under some fallen down trees. But, cold
blooded as they are, they will go to deeper water as the temperature is
warmer in winter?

Water temp doesn't fluctuate below a certain depth, so I have heard. I just
can't remember what depth it was.

As for barbel, my record was an 11LBer from the Thames. But now-a-days I
prefer the laid back Carp fishing. Well, except surface fishing for carp in
the summer.


"Hoot!!!" (nospam) wrote in message
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Depends upon the Carp
I.e. wild or patsy
fish will find a safe place and stick very close together
Deep water is not always the best
Fish will go to the north facing bank (it will get most sun)

Water temp will fluctuate
best to fish with water above 9c or after a few cold days followed by a
few
warmer days

Why fish for carp?
Barbel are more fun