May's tip - fly fishing for carp
This May, Fishing for Schools instructor Bob Goble's thoughts turn to fly-fishing for carp and dog...
about this blogRead moreThe warmer weather is here at last and Fishing 4 Schools instructor and fly fishing expert Bob Goble gives us his tips for good fishing this May.
I am so glad that May is here and I'm feeling the warmth on my back at last, after the dreadful weather earlier this year. Life is great again and fishing of all types should be good.
Coarse fish will be eager to eat - especially carp, swirling and slurping at the surface and gobbling up chum mixers (dog biscuits). This would be my choice, using an imitation with a fly rod.
Sea anglers will have a chance to catch rays and hounds (dog fish) with baits off the beaches, as well as bass. If the weather is calm and clear fly fishing for the species can be magical, with sand eel and bait fish imitations.
Trout will also be very active with all manner of insects and invertebrates to eat as the water warms.
Talking of trout here are a couple of tips to consider, once you have decided where you are going to fish:
Be safe and have fun. Bob G.
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