| In order to get great results when carp fishing it's | | | | need to know where the warmer waters are |
| essential to have a deep knowledge and | | | | located. During the summer months though, the task |
| understanding of the necessary conditions. You have | | | | of finding carp is so much easier. You will see them |
| to be aware of how carp behave in general, the way | | | | leaping and all you have to do is let down your carp |
| in which they will react in different environments and | | | | fishing tackle as quickly as you can. |
| where and when it is best to use your tackle. | | | | On the other hand, when the fish are preparing for |
| It's worth bearing in mind that all carp enjoy warm | | | | winter by stocking up on food, the autumn is the |
| waters and this is why, whatever the season you | | | | most perfect time for carp fishing so if you can wait |
| are likely to find the largest carp around boats | | | | this long then you are likely to be rewarded well. |
| moored in docks. For this reason it's good to let | | | | October and November are good months, but |
| down your tackle as near to the front of the boat | | | | further south it's even more fruitful to hang on until |
| as you possibly can. | | | | November and December. |
| Listed below are a few other locations favored by | | | | Throughout the rest of the winter months you will |
| carp and where you may be lucky enough to catch | | | | not find much carp at all and this is the least |
| them. | | | | successful season for fishing of this kind. However, if |
| -In and around water lilies | | | | this is the time you really want to go fishing, you |
| -Amongst dead tress in rivers | | | | would be best waiting for five to seven consecutive |
| -In outlets or inlets of water | | | | days of warmer temperatures to let your carp |
| -In areas of reeds | | | | fishing tackle down. Between the hours of 10.00 am |
| -Close by to large rocks | | | | and 5.00pm you will find the water is warm enough |
| -Near to bridges | | | | for carp to be present. |
| -In warm waters | | | | If you are lake fishing, a strong wind often works |
| -In waterways with varying depth levels | | | | well for you and although positioning yourself in a |
| -Near islands | | | | windswept area may not be the most comfortable |
| As far as planning the season to go fishing for carp is | | | | of spots, it could be productive as far as catching |
| concerned, your carp fishing tackle will work best in | | | | carp goes. |
| warmer climes. Nonetheless, that doesn't mean the | | | | When you are river fishing make sure your carp |
| fish can't be found in colder temperatures, it's just a | | | | fishing tackle is loaded with bait as you let it down so |
| matter of being aware of how and where to spot | | | | the wind doesn't take your bait away. Almost 100% |
| them. | | | | of the time carp will come in close to the bank during |
| In spring for example, you will discover carp in | | | | strong winds so by fishing between five and twenty |
| shallower waters where the water is warmer than | | | | eight yards from the bank of the river you are much |
| elsewhere. So, for carp fishing early in the year you | | | | more likely to be successful with your catch. |