Specimen Carp Lake, Anglers Paradise

The specimen lake on the Anglers Paradise complex is home to 27 pristine carp up to mid 30’s with an average of over 20lb.

This is a lake where you really don’t want to forget your polaroids, having a good pair of Polaroids can really make a difference as you watch the fish patrolling, setting a trap on the route.

Tips for newcomers

Plenty of corn is a real edge when stalking, the fish love it and is very much overlooked these days on the venue. There’s also a few catfish present and corn keeps those away, when using boilie, I’ve had cats to 70lb.

Smaller 9 to 10ft rods like nash scopes will help you get in any nooks and crannies where the fish could be hiding.

I use a heli setup, on nash cling on leader, ronnie rig with a size 2 nash twister and 20lb skin link as the boom section, with a 15mm NashBait citruz pop up.

The fish move a lot and I would always spend time watching before choosing the best peg for the day, if you can find them then as long as you present a sound enough rig to them, they can be caught.

Don’t just set up in the most convenient swim, don’t go finding the fish as they can be found.

One hour in the right place is better than being 23 in the wrong and many people on this lake tend to stick to their guns and stay in a swim that isn’t producing.

Travel light, be prepared to move if it’s not working.

Look at the weather conditions, remember that carp are cold blooded, so will be looking to be comfortable and will be seeking some warmer water, where ever that make be in the lake.

Bring a baiting pole if you can as it’s a real edge when stalking and margin fishing.