Early spring can be a tricky time for carp fishing, but with the right approach and a focus on attraction over quantity, the bites will soon start coming.
Early Spring Carp Fishing and Keeping It Simple
Although it is now springtime, lots of anglers get very excited and often overbait as a result. However, the carp are still only just coming out of their winter slumbers so it’s important to still stick to the high attraction attack. A simple high-attraction approach can be the key to early success, and using Smart Clips helps ensure smooth line release and reliable bite indication when those first cautious takes come along.
Bright Hook Baits for Maximum Attraction
Therefore, bright, highly visual hook baits play a huge part in my armoury. Yellows and Pinks are my main stay, with Northern Specials soaked in Almond Goo and Pineapple Goo my two favourite options. Fishing these over a few spombs or handfuls of crumb, corn, hemp or naturals is just enough to get a bite. Then, repeat the process and try not to get lured into filling it in with bait, you can’t take out what you put in.
Whilst on the same subject, single hook baits and zig-rigs also score well in the spring. Again, look to use bright baits and bits of foam to lure them into taking it. When the early spring sun is beating down onto the surface try to present these in shallower areas, little gravel bar rises or plateaus are great spots to try.
Spring Success – They’re really waking up now so make sure you’re out there and the Delks are warbling!!
