- Preston Innovations 10m Edge Monster Margin.
- Middy White Knuckle Thriller Margin Pole.
- Daiwa Yank ‘N’ Bank Power Margin 9.5m.
-
Middy ReactAcore XQ-1
margin 10m
. - Daiwa 9m Tournament Pro X Margin Pole.
- Matrix Torque 4.5 and 6m margin poles.
- MAP TKS Competition Power Margin pole 8.7m.
- Shimano BeastMaster 8.5m.
How do you fish for carp in the margins?
-
1 – Find the
clear hard spots
. This is exactly the same as if you have a
marker rod
out in the middle - 2 – Look for new reed growth
- 3 – Washed out baits & small amounts
- 4 – Get in the lake (If allowed) .
- 5 – Lay a trail
- 6 – Hand place your rigs
- 7 – If you see them, feed them!
What is the best pole for carp fishing?
- Drennan Red Range Margin Pole.
- Middy White Knuckle Thriller Pole.
- Maver Reality Margin Pole.
- Ron Thompson Gangster Pole.
- Matrix Torque Margin Pole 4.5m.
- MAP TKS Carp Margin Pole.
- Garbolino Ghost Carp Margin Carp Pole.
- Preston Monster Edge Margin Pole.
What is the lightest margin pole?
The Xitan Xtreme Margin 9.5 is a high quality and very strong pole for margin and “short” fishing. All sections have increased wall strength and a visible spiral carbon reinforcing, yet the Xtreme Margin still weighs less than 500gr at 8.7m, making it one of the lightest margin poles available.
What floats margin fishing?
The MF1 float is ideal for targeting margin fish in very shallow water; because of the wire stem this gives you instant bite detection. I fish these floats in water up to 2 feet deep and they are also great for when a bit of wind is causing you problems, because of the strong wire stem they are really stable.
Do carp feed in the margins at night?
Carp will often spend the daylight hours in one area, but then come darkness they will move off to another part of the lake to feed.
How do you fish for carp in shallow water?
Keep it subtle with bait With little depth to play with, the carp are never far away from your baits. They’ll instantly know it is there, so be discreet. On my shallow syndicate, using ‘match the hatch’ bottom baits and wafters has accounted for most of the bites.
What does fishing in the margins mean?
When you are trying to find a margin spot, it is all about where you have seen fish You have to bait or fish spots that receive a lot of traffic from the carp. There will be spots where the fish simply won’t visit for whatever reason, so try and pick an area that the fish visit or pass by regularly.
Do I need a 16m pole?
Although mostly used at under 14.5m, a 16m pole is essential if you want to match fish , as there will always be times and places where you’ll need that extra reach to compete with the rest of the field.
What
test curve
is best for carp fishing?
Carp rod test curves explained A 3lb-test-curve rod is now classed as an all-rounder, with 3.5lb and 3.75lb test curves more suited to casting long distances A 2.75lb or 2.5lb rod will be softer and arguably more fun but won’t have huge casting power.
Can you use any rod for carp?
2.5 to 3 – Pound Test Curves – These rods are great for an all-around carp fishing rod. They work well for big and small fish while also allowing for decent distances when casting. 3 – Pound Test Curves – Any rod with 3 lbs test or greater are mainly for reaching great distances and casting heavier leads.
What is a margin in a lake?
The Court stated: “Margins are likely to be areas beyond the wave action of a lake or extending away from the banks of a river for, depending on topography and other factors, at least 20-50 metres and sometimes more”.
What is the best pole elastic?
- Matrix Slik Elastic.
- Preston Hollo Elastic.
- Drennan Polemaster Carp Bungee.
- Nufish Zipp Elastic.
- MAP TKS Twin Core Hollow Elastic.
- Matrix Hollow Core Pole Elastic.
- Preston Original Slip Elastic.
- Preston Dura Slip Hybrid Pole Elastic.
Can you float fish for big carp?
One of my favourite methods is floatfishing for carp, laying on style It’s handy for stalking in the edge, as you can lower a rig in and remain undetected by the carp as they feed right under your feet. I have managed to catch carp to 30lb using this tactic, and there’s no reason why you can’t catch even bigger fish!.
Can you float fish for carp?
Float fishing for carp can provide one of the most fun methods for catching these fish Float fishing is also great for beginners, as it has many similarities to the beginner style of fishing featuring floats or bobbers to detect a fish on your line.
What is the best 16m pole?
Matrix MTX4 Ultra 16m Pole The pole of choice of Jamie Hughes, arguably the best commercial match angler in the world! Again, this pole sits at the top of the tree and is one of the very best poles money can buy.
Why do carp rods have big eyes?
On spod rods, you may find the tip will have a
larger eye
because braid will take its toll eventually if used on your standard carp rods This larger ‘eye’ will be more robust and stand out to the rigors of braid.
Do carp like shallow or deep water?
How To Catch Carp? Carp feed at all depths of the water table however are more likely to be found looking for food on the lake and riverbeds during the day, so this is the best place to start.
What triggers carp to feed?
“Carp as a species are classed as diurnal feeders in that daylight hours trigger them to feed, mainly dawn and dusk. However, if you apply some angling pressure to them this goes all over the place and they will feed at any time, even in the night.
What is a carps Favourite bait?
Mussels really are a carps favourite and best food source. Fish a couple of tiger nuts as a hook bait over the top of the mix, or even some maize or plastic corn, and you can be on to a real winner.
How deep should a carp lake be?
Coarse fish such as the cyprinids, e.g., carp and tench, are pretty tough, although ideally, they should have deeper areas of over 1.5–2.0 metres where they can go for the duration of the winter months and remain semi-dormant until the warmer weather arrives.
Where do carp like to hang out?
Look for river inlets and outlets, or places where the river connects with another body of water The currents in these types of areas will regularly deposit food sources, and carp will often be found nearby. Learn more about Streams & Rivers different structures.
Do top kits fit all Poles?
The whole point of TKS (which stands for Top Kit Solution) is that any pole with a TKS badge can accept ANY top kits we’ve ever produced that carries a TKS badge What’s more, as we’ve progressed the range over the last decade, we’ve utilised shared mandrels so certain poles are interchangeable with each other.
Can you pole fish in winter?
You may even need a target board positioned at the tip of your rod so that you can see the bites. Your pole elastic and reel mainlines can be reduced in strength too as the fish aren’t going to fight anywhere near as hard during the winter.
References
https://tacklescout.co.uk/best-carp-margin-pole/
https://casualcarper.com/carp-fishing-tips/margin/