When fishing for carp, especially during cold weather it is important to bring carp into the area you
intend to fish. I do this by pre feeding carp for several days. Yes, I feed carp for several days
in late fall or winter when I fish in ponds and lakes.
I like to use simple foods that carp have been attracted to historically. Corn, oatmeal, and bread
are the least expensive when bought in large amounts. A mix made of one can of corn and one
container of oatmeal or bread crumbs, mixed with some water, is a feed that will draw carp into the area
you want to fish. Add just enough water so that the mixture clumps together when squeezed and forms
a ball. Let the feed balls air dry for about five minutes before throwing into the lake. It is important
to select places that have a history of carp activity.
After three or four days of feeding the carp you should have a loyal following swimming in your spot.
Now there may be a few of you who are reading this and think this is cheating. But remember, this
process does not and will not create a "slam dunk" for catching carp.
It is not unusual to find that for whatever reason carp will still not be in a feeding mode even after
you've dumped corn and bread all over the lake. Late fall and winter fishing for carp is different and
can be difficult. Stealth, accuracy and patience are still part of the carp fishing equation.
Wagner's Cove is being restored. The restored version will permit fishing and seating.
Conventional carp fishers\have a wide assortment of artificial baits that are used to catch carp.
I've been experimenting with some of these tools.
Some of these artificial baits can be used when fishing with fly rods or ultra light spinning gear.
I recommend these baits when it is not possible to fish for carp due to off colored or brown
water.
First winter carp. Air temp was 70F.
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