{"id":860,"date":"2020-06-06T14:07:10","date_gmt":"2020-06-06T14:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/improveangling.com\/?p=860"},"modified":"2024-05-21T18:21:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T18:21:02","slug":"commercial-carp-fishing-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/improveangling.com\/commercial-carp-fishing-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial carp fishing guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Commercial carp fishing is without a doubt one of the easiest and most entertaining methods of catching carp, when fishing lakes such as this one you can expect spontaneous bites complied with action pact sessions where you go home after having caught tons of carp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The harsh reality of it is that many anglers do over confuse and complicate this simple but effective style of fishing, after having fished like this for years we can assure you, we’ve heard some things that are completely contradictory to how commercial lakes should be fished. Hence, why we decided to create this article to provide fellow anglers with an honest and truthful insight into how to fish commercial fisheries. Were by no means expert match fishermen however do love catching carp from different types of lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fishing commercial lakes are ideal if you want to keep your gear light, catch masses of fish and only fish for a couple of hours. If you don’t have much time on your hands but are dying to catch some immaculate carp, commercial fisheries are definitely the place for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you may be aware we primarily fish for carp, so the tips and tricks we’ll be going through in this article are for the sole purpose of catching carp. This will include how to prevent fish such as bream, roach, F1’s, and tench from taking your bait. Not that we have anything against those fish however improveangling is primarily focused on catching carp. With that out of the way, let’s delve deeper into how you should approach commercial fisheries for the best possible results. In this article we\u2019ll be going through the basics you\u2019ll need to catch carp at commercial fisheries, what works best for us and tips for success, and addressing some misconceptions. If any of that sounds interesting then stick around for a few more minutes and continue reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you\u2019ll need!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Having the correct tackle for the job is the first way of ensuring you have a productive trip, in this section of the article we\u2019ll be going through some items we found to help us keep productivity to a maximum when fishing commercial waters, we\u2019ll also be explaining the reasoning behind their importance as we as there general role throughout the fishing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rod\/pole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When carp fishing on commercial fisheries you are not restricted to using only a rod, a pole can also be a helpful tool especially when looking to catch a large number of carp as efficiently as possible. A pole is similar to a rod however doesn\u2019t have a reel, this comes with its advantages and disadvantages. First of all, having a long 20 ft pole means you can gently lower your rig into the water whilst minimising your chances of spooking the carp in your swim. However it’s also known that catching slightly bigger carp on a pole, let’s say 10lb+ could be a challenging task, especially as you don’t have the capacity to let the fish tear some line. In worst cases, a bigger carp will either snap the line altogether or rip the hook out. Even though poles can have an elastic line like attached, catching bigger carp using them presents much more of a risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After having used both a pole and rod, we’d always stick with a rod, this however is a personal preference and also a result of the style of fishing we’d usually do. When course fishing at our local lake we stick with a trusty 10 ft rod, they allow you to chuck feeders at a decent range with a good level of accuracy as well as being easy to handle whilst on the bank. The smaller size of a 10 ft rod means they’re perfect for those quick bites that typically occur when fishing commercial waters. If you’re going on your first trip to a commercial fishery in a while or just want to upgrade your rod for the sole purpose of catching tones of carp in a short time frame we’d always recommend you go for a smaller rod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a link to a rod we’ve used a countless number of sessions at commercial fisheries, this bit of kit has served us extremely well and we’d defiantly advise you consider taking a look. Whether your a beginner or an expert we believe this style of rod is perfect for the job, it’s strong yet maneuverable design makes reeling in those fabulous carp an absolute pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daiwa Yank N Bank Feeder Rods (Check price on Amazon)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

If you’d like to know more about our tops picks for different feeder rods on the market then feel free to check out one of our other articles, best feeder rods 2020.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reel<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If there’s one bit of kit we’d always recommend investing in, it would always be a reel. Getting a quality product will ensure you don’t come into any unnecessary obstacles which could have been avoided, this can be anything from the line falling off the reel to knots and tangles accumulating under the spool. Having personally dealt with issues such as these, we can assure you it’s not fun especially when you’ve just started catching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When fishing commercial waters we’d advise you invest in a good bit of kit that will serve you well in the long run, a perfect example of such a reel is the Daiwa ninja, it’s practically designed for fishing commercial waters where you’re hot on the action and need a reliable, good quality reel to help bring in those masses of carp. If you know you’ll be fishing commercial waters then the Daiwa ninja is defiantly a reel worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daiwa Ninja Reel (check price on Amazon)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

As you may be aware there are many types of reels on the market form big pit reels to free spools, all of which work incredibly well for catching carp, however, if your fishing a small commercial fishery we believe having such a reel won’t add to your fishing. If you want a more general reel that can be used for all your carp fishing then consider checking out our article on best carp reels 2020<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The next essential you’ll need when commercial fishing is a net, typically the carp you’ll be catching will be smaller so there’s no need to bring a large triangle carp net. Instead, go for something smaller and more maneuverable, this will make it much easier especially when fishing smaller lakes with smaller pegs. For the majority of our commercial fishing we use the new:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guru commercial carp net (check price on Amazon)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

With a net you’ll often have to purchase a handle separately, this may seem slightly annoying, it defiantly did for us, however, it will make your life easier in the long term allowing you to swap in different sized nets, we found this defiantly helps especially if you fish different styles as we like to do. If you do only want to fish commercial waters then this net and handle combo will last years and serve you well, in our opinion, it’s defiantly something worth investing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NGT new 3 meter 10ft landing net handle (check price on Amazon)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

If it’s your first time going fishing or you just want to upgrade your net, we’d say picking up a good quality combo will not also make your life easier when fishing commercial waters but will also last for years, we’ve personally had net combos that we’ve used for over 10 years. Ensuring you have a quality product in these circumstances will actually save you money in the long run especially if you take your fishing seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bait<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When commercial fishing, the bait you use should be simple and effective, getting the carp feeding consistently in your swim the majority of the time the way to go. We personally think that when fishing for carp on smaller venues especially, feeders work like magic, they deposit a good amount of bait around your hook bait, significantly increasing your chances of a bite. When using this technique stay alert as you should be getting a bite every 10-15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a good method feeder mix is always what we go for, if you want a step by step guide of how to use this stuff properly then check out of our other articles on how to mix groundbait<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s have a wide variety of hook baits you can use when commercial fishing, anything form pellets to maggots will all work, however, we find the fish tend to be more inclined to feeding continuously when they’re smaller. This doesn’t mean you can’t catch bigger carp however they are much smarter so do take the bait less frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our favourite baits for commercial fishing whether your using a float or feeder are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n