Cornish carper John Kneebone explains how fishing larger lakes can be a lot easier than you think...
A big water, Upper Tamar carp in perfect condition!
LOCATION
Finding fish is the main priorityBe mobile: if the fish move, you moveGetting the location right is what will put fish like this on the bank
FEATURES AND BAIT
Food source boilies are a mustHalved boilies and flat leads will help your presentation on the marginal slope
TACKLE AND RIGS
An uncomplicated simple Balanced Wafter rig is ticking all the boxes for meAn easy change system means I can always be using a fresh rig and fishing with confidenceUsing a throwing stick to spread your boilies is great tactic on large watersA simple PVA Stick made from crushed boilies can add attraction and reduce the risk of tangles
SUMMARY
Choose a well-stocked venue such as Upper Tamar and the action can be prolificA stunning big water, Upper Tamar carp!
John KneeboneAngling Consultant, Writer, Photographer & Videographer
A family holiday to the Lake District is where I first found my inspiration to fish, after watching a match angler catch a mixed bag of silver fish and what seemed to me at the time an enormous beast of a perch.
From then on I was fishing whenever I could, which being surrounded by th... Find out more
