Groundbait also proved to be a key component in Paul Williamson’s recent session where he banked this 4lb beauty after a short pre-baiting campaign. Groundbait also proved to be a key component in Paul Williamson’s recent session where he banked this 4lb beauty (inset) after a short pre-baiting campaign. Targeting… Read more
A brace of four-pound crucian carp have topped another superb week for the species – which also saw numerous fish over the 3lb barrier banked. The largest fell to Mike Lyddon in the form of a 4lb 1oz specimen which was closely followed by another crucian weighing exactly four pounds…. Read more
A string of specimen crucian carp catches, topped by a 4lb 4oz monster, suggests that there’s no better time than now to get out and target one of the nation’s favourite species. Whilst some of the country’s anglers have been struggling to catch during the current heatwave, those who have… Read more
Making the most of a small window of opportunity has helped Ken Brown bank a crucian carp that’s just three ounces shy of the British record. The specimen weighed 4lb 7oz and was landed just days before renowned crucian hotspot Johnsons Lake was set to start its close season. Hertfordshire-based… Read more
Particle baits such as hemp, seeds and maize are a great alternative for many species. A great tactic is to use a small PVA mesh bag of particles which you can nick onto the hook before casting. The majority of seeds and particles are soaked for a period of time and… Read more
One of my favourite methods to target crucians has to be the ‘refined’ lift method, fished just down the marginal of the shelf. If the margin shelf is within a rod length out I will opt for a pole float and fish directly under the rod tip for accuracy. But… Read more
