The margins are that area that is very close to the bank. Many beginning carp anglers think that the best chance to catch a fish is to cast as far into the center of the lake as possible. The carp are found in these margins during the day and the hours of darkness. Therefore, margins provide an excellent opportunity to enhance success.

The angler could simply drop the bait under the rod tip and fish on the margins. However, this is probably not the best place to fish, as it is too close to a person. Carp by nature are wary and wary. They are easily startled by sudden movements, noises, or vibrations. They may be swimming close to the angler at the margins, but this does not mean that they will be comfortable enough to feed while at such close range. It is best to fish the jig bait as far to the left or right as possible when fishing on the margins. This way, the angler can move around a bit more without risking scaring off a fish that might be investigating the bait.

When fishing in the margins, try to locate a spot that has features that are attractive to carp. Simply setting the bait anywhere on the margins would be the same as casting a bait out into open water hoping for the best. Try to locate areas on these margins with suitable features such as a pothole or shelf on the bottom of the water, a patch of weeds or gravel, a sunken branch, or a clear spot where fish might have previously fed. It will be worth putting your bait near any of these features, as carp like to hang out in these types of areas.

Some carp become so wary that the slightest unnatural things in the water startle them. Includes fishing line. One way to overcome this problem is to set the line to the bottom of the water. When the line is attached, the fish can swim without touching it, which could scare them away. A tail cable should be used to hold the line to the bottom of the water. A back strap is a weight that has a plastic clip that attaches to the line. It will sink to the bottom taking the fishing line with it. A paper clip and a small ledger can be used for a homemade back strap.

One of the advantages of fishing on the banks is that a carp will not have to be towed as far as it would if it were hooked twenty yards to the center of the lake. However, this does not mean that the fish should be caught quickly. It still needs to be played to make sure he is tired before trying to get him into the landing net. Trying to rush a fish and catch it before it is ready very often leads to a lost fish as it lunges for freedom.

No need for those long, accurate casts while fishing the margins. Just walk to the desired spot and drop the bait. He then walks back to the fishermen’s station and puts the rod back in its place. If an angler is not confident in their casting ability, margin fishing is ideal. The rig can be baited and set in exactly the same spot every time.

Another advantage of margin fishing is that eventually the loose bait will collect around the bait on the hook, attracting more fish. Very soon they will become trusting and begin to devour the bait. It can be very difficult to build a long distance bait bed and then cast the hook bait consistently over the bed. With this method, the hook bait can be dropped on the bed every time.

Many beginning carp anglers will continue to ignore the margins and cast long distances to catch fish, even if this is a mistake. The margins actually produce some really big fish. This method of fishing is so simple that it makes it ideal for anglers of all levels. So for a chance that has as many carp to catch as anywhere else, try the margins. It will need to be quieter and keep vibrations to a minimum, but fishing should be a quiet sport all the same.