A tranquil lake surrounded by trees.

Mental Summer fishing in search of the lakes big Ghosties!

Tom Maker

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Video Details

Channel: Tom Maker

Duration: 35 minutes

Published: 20/07/2025

Anglers: Tom Maker

📝 Summary

This video documents a fishing session at a syndicate lake in Oxfordshire called Unity Lake. The creator's goal for the session was to catch some of the large "Ghost carp" in the lake. This trip was his most successful to date, resulting in the catch of one of the biggest mirror carp in the lake and also another large ghost carp.

⏱️ Video Timeline

  • [00:00:00]: Introduction to the session at Unity Lake and the target fish.
  • [00:05:00]: Tom Maker shows his rig and bait choice for the session.
  • [00:10:00]: The first ghost carp is caught.
  • [00:20:00]: A large mirror carp is landed.
  • [00:30:00]: Tom talks through the session and the tactics that worked.
  • [00:34:00]: The video concludes with shots of the captured fish.

💡 Top Tips

  • Tactical Tip: When targeting specific fish like ghost carp, observation is key. Spend time watching the water to identify their patrol routes and feeding areas.
  • Bait Tip: A high-quality boilie, like those from Sticky Baits, can make a huge difference. Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavours and sizes.
  • Watercraft Tip: Fishing in the summer can be challenging. Look for areas with good oxygen levels, such as those with a fresh wind blowing into them.

🏷️ Classification

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

🏷️ Tags

carp fishing ghost carp Unity Lake Tom Maker Korda Sticky Baits