Good Evening.
The weather today has been threatening rain but it has held off. I have spent the day doing checks and adjustments to the rods. I always like to check after 24 hours into a long session, just to see if there are any nuisance species etc… I got a pleasant surprise on two of my rods as I had bloodworm on the hook and bait. The hump I found yesterday is sprouting new shoots of Canadian pond weed as this was also on the hook of one of the rods. I was sure there was some plant life on this hump yesterday and now my suspicions have been confirmed. Taking this into consideration I think it could be a very good spot as things start to warm up.
After making a few small changes, I am now happy with everything. The rods are now going to stay put for a few days and I think it will be a case of waiting for the fish to arrive. I didn’t put too much bait out yesterday as I was running out of time because the day shot by. Today I took a bucket of boilies out to each area, and using the motor on my boat I quickly delivered a boilie every square metre or so, covering a very wide area around each spot. I did this by driving the boat slowly back and forth in lines using my marker as a central guide. I have done this baiting strategy to try to grab the carp’s attention if they move through in a shoal. The wide spread of bait in three separate areas should keep them busy for a while till one of them finds my hookbait. That’s the plan!
As promised I have taken many pictures today and I will leave you with a few to look at so you can all get a feel for the place. I have a few woodpeckers for company in the wood and every now and then I can hear this loud tap tap tap – it’s fantastic and I will try to get a picture if I can.
Enjoy the pictures and have a good Saturday night.
The Blair Witch Project!!
Bivvies in the woods!
This track leads to the lake!!
Where we find my rods!!
To my right is Chocolate Malt Bay!
To my left is Red Fish tree stump close!
Straight ahead is Mussel and Oyster hill!
Travelling in style!
Dynamite Bait's Halibut Pallet!!
Chocolate Malt stinks!!!!!
Loving the liquids!
"Have I pee'd here already!"
Green chilli and onion....
...for my tuna and pasta lunch!
Fancy a quick snack?
Let's make a piadina!
Add the vital ingredients.
Gently fold while heating.
Wrap one end in foil to prevent burnt fingers and eat immediately!!
"Was that a ghost?" Goodnight!
See you tomorrow!
Jake and the dogs!
Tags: Blair Witch Project, boilies, Canadian, Dynamite Baits, jake langley-hobbs
March 20, 2010 at 8:43 pm |
Hi Jake.looks spooky!On the plus side the lake looks stunning.i have decided to get malarkey boilies from destiny baits and also some fresh mussel and oyster from db as i really think these will do the business. My wife told me if jake is using them they must be good! I really think the hemp is a must also the tigers.unsure if to take some pellet as well. On last years trip my mates said the carp didnt respond to heavy baiting but i think better to take too much and bring it home.Any signs of fish yet? Take care in those woods and dont be taking home movies! Tim
March 20, 2010 at 8:53 pm |
I would start drying the mussel and oysters now mate as they are really soft straight out of the bag due to the absence of egg in the mix. I dried mine in a box and they eventually went quite hard. I also rehydrate them with the liquid and this makes them even harder. I am actually impressed with how hard the choccy malts have gone. But considering I put them in boxes in November, you would hope they would really!! They are now like bullets which is what I like for hookbaits. If you can’t get the M & O baits hard in time, use two 20mm pop ups mate. Always worth a go!!
Cheers mate.
March 21, 2010 at 12:52 pm |
Looks really carpy the swim you’re in! I reckon you’re in for some good ol arm wrenching action!! Good luck
I’m going on Monday evening for a couple of nights and I cannot wait especially now the weather has warmed up a touch!