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Locating Large Carp in the
Autumn
At some stage during the autumn period carp will build up their energy
supplies for the onset of winter. As the temperature falls, and especially
during the first big temperature drop, carp often go on the feed. It is
during this period, and over the following week or two, that many big carp
can be caught using general carp fishing and baiting tactics. In fact, some
experts believe that the first frost is the best time to go carp fishing in
the autumn as the sharp frost can kill off some natural food supplies.
Location of Carp During Autumn Times
With some strong winds that come in the autumn period, looking towards the
windward bank is a good place to start locating carp during this time
of year. If the weather forecasts suggest that there will be strong
south-westerly winds, then the windward bank can be a very productive area
to find carp in autumn. Even more so if this warm wind has been persistent
over the previous few days. The heavy winds oxygenate the waters helping to
trigger a feeding spell. The big winds also stir up the bottom of the lake
where debris and bait has gathered together. This provides carp with an
abundance of loose food items.
If there is a heavy cold wind blowing, then it may be best to look in the
margins, especially if the area is covered so it buffers any cold
spells. Another good place to locate carp during the autumn is on
the back of a cold wind.
If you are fishing for carp towards the end of autumn, then the carp may
NOT be found at the windward end or at previous hotspots very
often. This is because there may have been huge amounts of fallen leaves
gathered together at this end. The natural process of breaking down the
leaves uses up oxygen in the water and releases carbon dioxide, for this
reason carp may avoid these areas altogether until early spring.
If during the autumn there are cold, calm days then the shallows may
be a good place to find fish when the sun appears in the morning.
The snags are usually another good place to find carp hanging out
during autumn. They tend to rest up in safe areas after a big autumn feeding
session, and lay ready for the onset of winter.
As every lake is different it is very hard to know exactly where to locate
carp during any period of the year. The ideas presented in this article are
to be used as a rough guide. The best practice for finding fish in the
autumn is to study the water you actually fish to find out the normal carp
movements over the course of a year. You can speed up this process by asking
many local fishermen what they think, or have experienced in the past. Carp
are creatures of habit, so when you’ve found out their locations at
different times of the year, they will often repeat these patterns for
future years to come!
Applying a New Carp Bait
Fishing for Carp in Rivers
Locating
Big Carp in the Spring
Carp
Location in the Summertime
Finding
Large Carp in the Cold Winter
Location
of Most Carp in Autumn
The
Case for Quality Carp Bait
Fishing Tactics for Snags & Trees
Boilie Placement on the Hair rig
Different types of carp rigs to use
Attempting to Catch Wary Carp
A Carp's Digestive System in Detail
Common
Baiting Tactics When Fishing
The Various Carp Bait
used to Catch Bigger Carp
When to use Pop-ups or Bottom Bait for Carp Fishing
How to
complete a Baiting
Campaign on Lakes & Ponds
The
Basic Carp Fishing
Baits Used to Catch Large Carp
Fishing Tactics when Fishing for Carp during Long-stay Sessions
Advice & Articles on How to Fish for Big Carp
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