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Is a bait boat worth it?
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For many the job they do isn’t worth that money, which is fine. Bait boats are definitely considered a “luxury” for your angling but, love ’em or hate ’em, they are here and here to stay. A number of carp fisheries do not allow them to be used but an equal number now do.
Rivers often have long stretches without bank access too.. So, a boat provides the flexibility to bait up in the right place – for yourself – and can sometimes be safer fishing than some bank access locations (bridges, boat ramps etc).
How accurate is bait boat GPS?
THE CONS: Well we all know GPS can go wrong. The More tech in a Bait Boat the more can go wrong. Did you know that GPS is only accurate to around 1 to 8 Feet.
What is the range of a bait boat?
The remote range of most bait boats is between 300 and 500m, depending on the signal strength, battery power, and possible obstacles between the boat and the remote.
A bait boat is a remote controlled boat that has 1 or 2 hoppers that carry a rig and bait and drop it pretty much wherever the operator drives their boat to. In essence, you don’t cast out like you normally would and this is the biggest issue it seems, amongst those who are not exactly fans of bait boats.
How do you use a deeper chirp on a bait boat?
Can you use bait boats at Bluebell Lakes?
Q: Can I use a bait boat? A: Yes, as long as it is used sensibly and in your own swim. Q: Can I book a swim? A: No, we do not take bookings for swims under any circumstances.
Can you use bait boats at Linear Fisheries?
No boats, drones, bait boats, radios, guns, fires, picnics, swimming, drugs or heavy drinking. NO DOGS EXCEPT ON A LEAD AND UNDER CONTROL. There are no bait restrictions, but all multiple baits such as seeds, nuts, peas and beans must be well soaked, well cooked and used in moderation.
Why are bait boats banned?
“The results revealed that all five pits contained high levels of nitrate, which can be dangerous as it feeds algae which, in turn, depletes the oxygen levels in the water. “The decision to ban bait boats and cut down the number of swims on each lake was tough, but necessary to protect our highly-prized stocks.”
Where can I use my bait boat?
If yo have a bait boat then use it to get to areas where others can’t! Check for branches in the water, but your boat should go under trees where you’d never be able to cast and where carp will never have been caught! By targeting theses areas you can maximise your catch rates fishing outside of where others can fish.
Because it is shallower than the road bank it does get a lot more weedy in the summer. There are some incredible spots in front of this swim at around 100 yards range. There are also a couple of clay humps that come right up off the deck to just two foot below the surface which carp love to patrol.
How do you hunt fish in the corner?
Hunts Corner Lake
Hunts Corner Lake is now only fishable through pre-booking via the Catch fishing platform and App https://www.gocatch.fish/ and you will be able to book individual pegs or the whole lake, depending on availability.
Access to Hunts is through the main Oxlease gate which is locked at night.
How do you fish Oxlease?
One Bite At A Time
Oxlease can be moody at times, so with that in mind, I tend to bait up as I see it, starting off with 10 spombs then topping it up as the session goes on. The fish move around a lot, so if I only bait up fishing for a bite at a time, I don’t feel committed to the swim and can move swims if needs be.
How many lakes does linear fisheries have?
Made up of five lakes and featuring 52 swims, it’s a stunning site and will surely be an awesome place to fish. The lakes are fully stocked, the swims are brand-new and there is ample car parking. These lakes will only be available via the online ‘Catch’ booking platform.
What is the easiest Lake at Linear?
In my opinion, Hardwick is probably the easiest lake on the complex. There has been a good number of stunning scaly fish stocked into the venue over the past few years and they seem to be well up for a feed on a regular basis.
Ghost Carp (simply an alternative name for Ghost Koi), are a hybrid, and are usually the result of breeding Mirror or Common Carp with Purachina Koi (Platinum Ogon) to get White Ghost Koi or Yambuki (Yellow Ogon) to obtain Yellow Ghost Koi.
Can you use tiger nuts at linear?
Particle type baits such as tiger nuts and maize/sweetcorn fished over a heavy spod mix have also accounted for a good number of carp; please remember though that all seed and nut baits should be prepared correctly. In recent years most good baits fished intelligently have been successful on all of our waters.
Can I use bird peanuts for carp fishing?
Carp are nuts about nuts. That’s no secret, really, is it? Tigers, peanuts, and even the odd almond and brazil nut has featured in many captures of big carp over the years and they can be a real edge when nobody else is using them.
Can carp digest tiger nuts?
Dry tiger nuts are bad for carp as they have a tough time digesting them. This can threaten fisheries if too many improperly prepared tiger nuts are introduced into a body of water. Carp will eat and then excrete them in much the same form.
Do carp like tiger nuts?
With a crunchy texture and wonderfully sweet flavour, tiger nuts are the number one particle bait for carp fishing. They will tempt specimens where other baits have failed and could be the foundation of your future success.