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Using Sweetcorn for BIG CARP - August 2024 Vlog

Simon Crow Carp Fishing TV

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Video Details

Channel: Simon Crow Carp Fishing TV

Duration: 0 hours 31 minutes

Published: 06/09/2024

Anglers: Simon Crow

📝 Summary

In this video, seasoned angler Simon Crow shares his successful tactics for catching large carp using sweetcorn at the exclusive Long Lake in Reading. The vlog documents a multi-day session where Simon targets the lake's impressive stock of 30, 40, and 50-pound carp. He provides a detailed tour of the 10-11 acre syndicate, which boasts around 800 carp, including a lake record 53lb mirror. Despite challenging summer conditions with gin-clear water and weed, Simon's "forgotten method" of using sweetcorn proves highly effective. The video follows his session, from enduring two blank days to the excitement of landing several notable fish, including the sought-after "Leany Common" at 35lb and a 29lb mirror named "Sea Scale." Simon's narrative is filled with insights into the history and effectiveness of sweetcorn, his simple yet effective rig, and his patient approach to playing and landing big fish.

⏱️ Video Timeline

  • [00:00:00]: Introduction to Long Lake and a summary of recent fishing sessions.
  • [00:01:02]: Simon introduces the focus of the video: sweetcorn tactics for carp.
  • [00:01:28]: A tour of the Long Lake syndicate, including details about its size, stock, and record fish.
  • [00:02:32]: Discussion of the current weather and fishing conditions.
  • [00:04:28]: The first catch of the session, a "decent one" on the right-hand rod.
  • [00:09:34]: Successfully landing the "Leany Common," a 35lb carp.
  • [00:11:03]: A brief history of sweetcorn in carp fishing and its rise to popularity.
  • [00:18:49]: Catching the second fish of the session, "Sea Scale," a 29lb mirror.
  • [00:19:52]: A cost analysis and comparison of different types of sweetcorn.
  • [00:21:14]: Tips for keeping sweetcorn fresh while on the bank.
  • [00:23:23]: The third fish of the session, a dark-colored mirror carp.
  • [00:25:05]: A demonstration of a patient approach to playing a large carp.
  • [00:27:18]: A detailed breakdown of the simple rig used for sweetcorn fishing.
  • [00:30:56]: Final reflections on a successful and eventful fishing session.

💡 Top Tips

  • Tactical Tip: Sweetcorn is a versatile and highly effective bait that doesn't require pre-baiting. It can be used in any quantity, from a single grain to large amounts, and its bright yellow color is a strong visual attractant for carp.
  • Bait Tip: There is no significant difference in catch rates between cheap and expensive brands of sweetcorn. Buying frozen sweetcorn is more cost-effective than tinned sweetcorn. To keep it fresh, store it in a cool bag with freezer blocks.
  • Watercraft Tip: Pay close attention to the weather and look for signs of fish activity, such as showing or jumping, to locate the best spots to fish. Fishing in deeper areas of the lake can often lead to bigger fish.

🏷️ Classification

  • Video Type: Session Diary
  • Fishing Style: Specimen Hunting
  • Venue Type: Syndicate

🏷️ Tags

carp fishing sweetcorn big carp Long Lake syndicate lake fishing vlog carp tactics Simon Crow