5 Common Carp Fishing Errors That All Anglers Make | Roo Abbott
Nobody likes making mistakes when fishing. So in this short article and video, OMC's and Carp Tuition Social's Roo Abbott highlights five common errors that all anglers make and how best to avoid them...
Every carp angler out there, no matter how good they are and what they catch, will have made one if not all of these mistakes below. The thing is, it is not about making a mistake, it is about how we learn from it. Have a read or watch the video above so you can avoid making these five errors...
Putting a Blunt Hook Out
There's absolutely no excuse for this one other than laziness, but we have all done it. Every time a Rig is cast out, you should always check that Hookpoint. A sharp Hook will catch you way more carp. If the Hook has lost a bit of sharpness, whip out the Tweakers Touch Me Up, stick the point in and get twisting. It will be sharp again in seconds. No more blunt Hooks!
Stop Tangles!
A tangled Rig is a busted one, to the point where you're simply wasting your time. There's loads of ways to prevent tangles but one of the best for long range fishing is to use a stiff Hooklink like our Kickback Linkz. This in partnership with the incorporated Blend Anti Tangle Sleeve throws the Hook away from the Lead and Mainline every time, making tangles a thing of the past!
Putting Bait All Over The Place
Spreading bait all over the place willy nilly, particularly smaller baits like particles or pellets is not going to help you get a bite quickly. In this scenario the fish have so much choice and such a large area to feed over, it might take them weeks to find your Hookbait! If you do want to spread baits, use larger samples like Boilies, where the fish can move from bait to bait, with a foot or so gap between each one.
Comfort Is Not Always Key
Fishing in the easiest to reach spot in any old manner is not the best method to catch carp consistently. Don't pick the swim closest to the car park, have a good walk around and find those fish. Then, once you're in a good swim, spend some time with a Marker Float or Lead and find a good spot. It takes effort, but trust me, it is worth it!
Plan Ahead
On longer sessions, planning ahead and getting in front of the carp before they arrive in an area can be a massive game-changer. If you can see the wind is going to start smashing into one bank in a day or so, perhaps sacrifice a day and get in there early. Find reachable spots, get your bait and Rigs in, then sit back and wait for the fish to arrive.
And there you have it, five common mistakes I see anglers make, which can be very easily avoided. Keep these tips in mind, get out there and catch a load more fish!
Roo Abbott is one of the shining stars of the OMC Team. An experienced carp angler, Roo specialises in French carp fishing, particularly at venues that permit boats. He also recently starred in the Grand Fishing Adventure Underwater.
