So it had been a week since my last session and this time I was able to stay out for a bit longer (6 hours) so I decided to go back to Dobsons Lake as I normally have it to myself and it has carp up to low 30's.
I settled into the session on peg 6 which is just opposite the end of the island. There was a bit of a breeze and I was targeting the quite water at the back of the island. You can see the peg from the picture above and the shots below.
After being in this swim for a few hours I was having no joy even though I changed rigs and hook baits. I did however keep hearing what sounded like a fish jumping to my left. So I decided to move. I packed up the barrow and moved four swim down to Peg 2. Whilst doing this I went through a puddle that was significantly deeper than I thought lol and get my feet soaked.
Once set up in Peg 2 I spotted the carp that was jumping and tried to cast to the area. This was very tricky as I had to cast to my left under a tree as the swims closer to the fish were all flooded. You can see shots of the swim below.
Unfortunately everything I tried I just could not tempt the fish. I am not convinced my presentation was correct as there seemed to be lots of loose twigs and branches that I kept pulling out when I retrieved the rig.
I did try a bit of piking with a Savage Real Eel lure which has a great action in the water but alas not joy again.
Off to Cambridge for Xmas break and the plan is to go fishing with my Dad one day and my Daughter, Dad and Nephew on another. Fingers crossed.
Blog later.....
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