Day-ticket delight as session brings a string of thirties from weed bed. Sessions don’t come much better than a recent trip to the bank for carper Russ Webb. In a 48hour session on Oxfordshire’s Orchid Lake, the Blakes Baits-backed rod hit big, netting a total of four 30s to 33lb 10oz plus a mid 20 – not bad for December on a day-ticket!The key to Russ’ success was his target area, with the venue regular casting 90yards to find a bed of weed where he knew the fish would be. “The swim I was in has been unfishable for most of the year due to thick weed, and I knew that the fish would be around there,” Russ told Total Carp.
The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…Daiwa Emblem Spod ReelRRP: £125Website: www. daiwasports. co.
The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…Vision Kenwick Ultra-Lite Six-Legged BedchairRRP: £89. 99Website: www. ultimate-direct.
The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…Mainline New GrangeRRP: £11. 50 per kilo of boiliesWebsite: www. mainlinebaits.
A brand-new range from Dynamite Baits incorporating a protein-rich fishmeal base and high levels of green-lipped mussel extract. The dark-green colour looks discreet and natural and all the food signals will be too, so it looks a good bet for carp that have seen it all before and spook off more unnatural baits. GLM is a hugely successful ingredient, so this bait looks well set to be a real winner. Dynamite BaitsGLM BoiliesRRP: £9.
Fast breakdown, visual pellets designed to take on any flavour of the anglers choice. Available in 6mm only. Velocity BaitsThe HD Ready’s PelletsRRP: £3. 99 per kiloContact: 07789 760213 or www.
Peanuts presoaked in Gulp! exclusive water-soluble attractors. The best bit is that they’re 100 per cent PVA-friendly and carp love them!Berkley Gulp! CarpPeanuts SeedsRRP: 800ml £6. 99; 1,800ml £10. 99 Contact: 01527 405410 or www.
Spirulina-boosted groundbait mix. This amino-rich, low-oil combination can be used all year round to pull fish into your swim. StickyXS Bag n’ Stick MixRRP: £4. 50 per kiloContact: 01430 448322 or www.
Made solely from milk proteins and powders, these pellets have a smooth, creamy taste and aroma. Their variable buoyancy makes them perfect over chod too. CC MooreMilkimin PelletsRRP: £8. 99 per kiloContact: 01963 362234 or www.