New member in Mirfield

[bradley]

Hello

I live in Lower Hopton and took up fishing a year or so ago. I've pretty much taught myself and have learnt as I have gone along - with lots oftrial and error I might add. I regularly fish at Upper Hopton (the little pool there near the golfing range) as well as the pond at Lindley and the canal near Hudds.

I've always caught fish but have yet to land a decent carp or pike. Ideally I could do with some ideas, tips and guidance about how to improve my fishing and catch more consistently.

Any suggestions as to where else I might want to fish?

Bit of a general question I know but I have to start somewhere.

Thanks

Bradley

[paulcarp]

Why not try Ladywood lakes

fish in the margins with meat you should hook into carp 3-5lb or use pellet waggler and even try method feeder at 10 meters.

Welcome to site bradley

Cheers
Paul

[nick88]

Get on the Calder, miles and miles to explore and your in a pretty good starting location in mirfield.

It will also help you hone your skills on a natural water.

Welcome to the site.

[binner]

welcome to the site

if you want to catch pike then get your self on one of the pike teaching days once the weather turns (info in the predator section) as despite their looks pike are very fragile and all those treble hooks flying about can do as much harm to you as the fish!

[Eyghon]

Hi and Welcome to the site Bradley

[woodchucker]

Welcome to the forum Bradley, as binned has already said wait until the weather cools down and come on one of the teaching days to learn about pike fishing it will help you no end. For larger carp pattersons ponds are worth a go, some nice lumps in it

[liftbite]

Welcome to the site

It depends what your tatics & fishing methods are
Pole ...
Fairview
Needless
Birkwood emlys/Oscars
Benlee
Rods....
Birkwood mainlake bomb & pellet 8mm
Needless
River Calder



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