Trent View Carp Fishery, Nottingham

The fish show themselves well and they like a big wind so it’s usually fairly easy to locate them.

So once I’ve done this I always start off with 10 spombs of the fishery pellets and go from there, the residents are used to feeding on them in bulk so I feel this adds some confidence.

It’s well worth soaking those pellets in a good quality liquid if you want to make them stand out a little more.

I’ve done really well on a snowman rig so only really use this as Trent View, a white, yellow or brown topped boilie will do the trick depending on the day.

I always use a lead clip system with tubing (there is a leader ban) with a 3.5 dumpy distance lead to a 16lb fluorocarbon hook length tied d rig with a 16mm homemade bottom bait tip off with a 12mm white/yellow/brown pop up.

This works well as it’s the only bigger food source over the top of something they are comfortable in feeding on.

My top 3 tips would be to find the fish first before setting up, use the fishery pellets and don’t neglect the margins.

When you arrive it’s well worth having a chat with the bailiffs about what is happening around the lake, where are the fish being caught etc, check on the wind direction and as a starting point follow that!

The shallows do really well when it’s warmer but every peg does fish.

In winter i’d jump on the zigs or go for maggots, both are proven methods at Trent View. Remember that no fixed zigs are allowed and no fake baits or foam on the hook.

Trent View is a really good venue angling community wise, it’s really like a family, everyone is more than happy to help and have a chat.

Don’t forget your spod rod!