BAITCASTER Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hey there guys... So a Buddy and I hit the 12 on saturday and despite our efforts, came up with an empty net. We spent a good 7 hours out there. I couldnt help but wonder why the carp wouldnt want to take my perfectly presented boilies. I was using a hair rig with Pop up boilies and chumming with the method feeder. my friend was using corn puffs and then switched to regular corn on a hair rig.NOT EVEN A SNIFF LOL!!!. Am I doing something wrong or Could it be the location or even is it two early still. I guess all this time Ive been putting in will make the first carp of the year that much more fullfilling. Ill be out next weekend to try It again. any suggestions?. Presentation test NOTE THE GARBAGE BAG PEOPLE THIS IS WHAT WE SHOULD AL BE DOING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dods Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 sounds like its been tough for everyone lately. Maybe the fish are sick of the cold temps too? great job keeping the area the way you found it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAITCASTER Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 sounds like its been tough for everyone lately. Maybe the fish are sick of the cold temps too? great job keeping the area the way you found it. Thanx Just doing my part. to keep our fisheries and sourounding areas fishable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Kudos to ya for trying for carp in the cold weather . You must have been fishing the shallows there & maybe the carp prefer a certain depth in the frigid waters of the 12 . I will have to try my summer/fall spot way upstream from your spot . I haven't had a chance to try it there when the water level is fully up . There's some current there so corn may be better to chum with & use for bait as it will stay on the bottom where is was put better than the bread /corn puff method. Next week looks promising as it warms up & we should get some sunshine for a change. And kudos again for cleaning up the area ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAITCASTER Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Kudos to ya for trying for carp in the cold weather . You must have been fishing the shallows there & maybe the carp prefer a certain depth in the frigid waters of the 12 . I will have to try my summer/fall spot way upstream from your spot . I haven't had a chance to try it there when the water level is fully up . There's some current there so corn may be better to chum with & use for bait as it will stay on the bottom where is was put better than the bread /corn puff method. Next week looks promising as it warms up & we should get some sunshine for a change. And kudos again for cleaning up the area ! the current wasnt bad where we were and the chum was staying put well as well there was lots of corn in the chum...We used pop ups because it wass a little weedy on the bottom but I also tried a spot there on a nice sand bed wich was a little shallower..Maybe your right in water depths can definately effect where they stay in the winter. but Im bound in determined to find out how to get these guys in the colder wheather....Im gonna try green ribbon or behind the general next sat, I am willing to sacrifice the size of the fish to find out what they like to feed on in the winter as well as water depths.. CHEERS!!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Good report. Thanks.I am sure you will get into them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggs Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 if you go behind mc donalds on ontario st look down the hill if the ice is gone there will probly be carp in what looks like a pond down there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I would head UP River, there is a place where two rivers meet and there is a difference in water temps.. I usually have sucess there.. during the winter i find the Carp are in slightly warmer water.. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshowrot Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I find that carp tend to just be really lethargic during the winter months, it is usually a hit or miss with the baits you can use anything and if the carp doesn't feed he is in the mood for the bair then your done. Usually I will switch baits every half an hour to an hour. I usually use shrimp,roe bags of dry cat food, boilies vanilla i find is the best,corn. I will be hitting the waters tomorow for some carp I will let you know how I do! Also I find the lighter the line the better, I use 6lb test on my super light rod the reason I can feel everything. I also have it carp will nibble and if you try setting the hook then you spook them right out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAITCASTER Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I find that carp tend to just be really lethargic during the winter months, it is usually a hit or miss with the baits you can use anything and if the carp doesn't feed he is in the mood for the bair then your done. Usually I will switch baits every half an hour to an hour. I usually use shrimp,roe bags of dry cat food, boilies vanilla i find is the best,corn. I will be hitting the waters tomorow for some carp I will let you know how I do! Also I find the lighter the line the better, I use 6lb test on my super light rod the reason I can feel everything. I also have it carp will nibble and if you try setting the hook then you spook them right out. I normally never try to set the hook with carp thts what your weight on your mainline is for when using a hair rig. I always use a bait runner so even if the hook is not completely set when I pick up my rod and start to real the second drag should properly set the hook. I will definately try the vanilla boilies, beleive it or not its the only flavour I didnt try lol. Thanks I look forward to hearing your post to see how you did....GOOD LUCK......... CHEERS!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkins Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Question, if you use a pack feed weight above the hair rig will that suffice as your weight to set the hook. This may explain a loss in fish this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Question, if you use a pack feed weight above the hair rig will that suffice as your weight to set the hook. This may explain a loss in fish this year. The feeder cages or feeders come either weighted or not weighted. You can get the weighted ones with different sized weights. So yes they will suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkins Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 What do u suggest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 perkins. There are a lot of different styles of weighted feeders. Here is a link that shows some of them. You have to decide which you prefer for the waters that you fish .http://s588.photobucket.com/user/hammercarp/slideshow/Weighted%20Feeders . It shows weighted, coil feeders, flat bottomed feeders, finned feeders and wire cage feeders. There are probably even more . The choice is yours. You can even put lead on feeders yourself with a little Mcgyvering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frog088 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 what boilies? high protein works better than carbs in cold water imo, are you making your own? If you are, try adding - fishmeal, tuna, sardine, etc, up the protein count. Do not over bait / over feed your swim.... Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frog088 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 poop...just noticed this post is ancient and the topic has now changed to questions about method feeders. disregard above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkins Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Im hoping to get some carp gear for christmas, so if anyone wants to hit up the 12 ill be game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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