After the disastrous trip last week, I was keen to return to the lake and start catching carp. The lake had rewarded me with three 30-plus carp last year, so perhaps it was time for some payback.
One of my favorites from last September
This Wednesday, I planned to arrive after lunch as I needed to catch up on my gardening job. I got soaked on Tuesday morning but managed to finish all my work in the sunny afternoon, avoiding any carryover to Wednesday, which would have been bad news for my fishing plans.
I pulled into the entrance around 12:30, giving me ample time to find a suitable swim and get everything organized. Unlike previous sessions, I felt completely lost when it came to choosing the right spot. No matter where I thought was perfect, it seemed to be the wrong choice. I ruled out going near the swim I used last week, despite the strong wind pushing in that direction. I didn't think I could bear sitting there again if I blanked on the first night. I also hesitated about the double gravel swim, even though it had produced many carp for me last September and October.
