Pete Castle is one carper who believes there is always a bite opportunity somewhere in the lake – even in the most unlikely of circumstances as we are about to find out…
Shallow lakes are some of the best to target in winter
TACTICS AND APPROACH
Travelling light and priming spots is key to my approachMake your time count and have a few things ready
BAIT
Balls of Groundbait are highly attractive and easy to dispatch onto my spots
01 Here are all the baits and bits I use to make-up my balls of Groundbait.
RIGS
I like to keep my rigs simpleFluorocarbon is great for the clear water conditions
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!
The fish can often be located near the surface bring Zig Rigs into play10mm Hybrid pop-ups: a superb surface hookbaitA Ladywell stunner nears the netNailed off the top
Pete CastleMarketing Manager for Free Spirit Fishing
I have been keen carp angler since the age of ten and have worked in the fishing trade for the last 15 years. I simply love the sport, especially being outside. My highlight would be winning National Geographic's Kingfishers Fishing Show in 2012. Find out more
