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Question: Can you please explain what air pressure is and how it has an effect on my fishing? Andy Stone, via www. totalcarpmagazine. com Marc Coulson says: For the scientific definition of air pressure, you’d be much better off going on Google or Wikipedia. Essentially, it is the pressure exerted on the earth by the air above it.
Question: I am confused about fluorocarbon. We’re told that it works because it is clear in water, but some companies make coloured versions? How does that work? Paul Leamy, via www. totalcarpmagazine. com Marc Coulson says: Do you know what, Paul, that’s a complete mystery to me as well.
Question: When fishing near to snags, how much drop should you have on the bobbin? Charlie McConville, via www. totalcarpmagazine. com Marc Coulson says: First things first, Charlie. If you are fishing close to snags then be absolutely sure that you are fishing as safely as possible.
Question: How can I avoid tangles when using braided hook links? My rigs are about 12 inches long, with a 21/2in hair, but even the hair tangles around the hook sometimes. It’s affecting my confidence; please help! Thomas Austin, via www. totalcarpmagazine. com Marc Coulson says: I would steer clear of using long, braided hook links altogether.
Question: A few waters near me have boilie and nut bans, so I am curious as to what baits you would use on these venues? Jason Ellis, via www. totalcarpmagazine. com Marc Coulson says: Bait bans are a bugbear of mine because they usually stem from the fishery owner being misinformed at some stage and, subsequently, making a knee-jerk reaction to the detriment of his anglers and even the fish in the lake. Boilies are the most nutritious carp bait used on a regular basis and such a ban will often stunt the fish’s growth potential.
Question: I have started fishing a lake with very clear water so I”m going to use fluorocarbon. I’ve been told that you should only use certain hook patterns with this material. Can you tell me if this is true? Alex Selwood, via www. totalcarpmagazine.
Question: Does anybody use par-boiled potatoes these days? If not, why not? If so, what’s the best way to present them? Albert Maclaren, via www. totalcarpmagazine. com Marc Coulson says: Erm, the simple answer there is no, I do not know of anybody who uses potatoes. To be fair, the main reason for this is that there are far more effective baits available these days.
Question: When fishing my lake I like to keep my lines pinned down with the use of back leads. However, what can I do to keep my line out of harm’s way when fishing the margins and close in? Ollie Hobson, via www. totalcarpmagazine. com Marc Coulson says: Like you, I love to fish the margins, especially in summer when the carp frequent the close-in spots on a regular basis.