Surface fishing is wicked, but do it on a water without any water birds
around, especially ducks. It will be impossible unless you can draw the
Carp in really close.

And don't be afraid to chuck out quite a few free offerings to get the Carp
feeding confidently.


"Phil L" wrote in message
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It was two years before i got my first double, but after that they
seem to get more frequent.
What methods are you using?
The old ways of launching a big bait and weight to the middle of the
lake aren't always the best - carp have learned fast that this is a
danger zone and so do their dining elsewhere - try in the margins near
some weeds and bullrushes, I have caught many double figure carp in
less than 18 inches of water.
Surface fishing is always good in summer and the best baits for this
are chum mixer (held on with bait bands), bread (brown bread is
better), dried cat food and any type of floating pellets.....you may
need a controller float to cast them any distance but I dont bother
with that, I prefer to fish them close in.

HTH