When it comes to fishing commercials in the summer, it's hard to beat a good day on the pellet waggler! Not only does it keep you busy and active, but when it works, there aren't many more enjoyable ways to catch carp. If you want to give it a go, head to one of these venues for a prolific days fishing!
Makins Fishery, Wolvey, Warks
Of all the lakes on this popular complex, it’s those on Phase One that are best suited to the pellet waggler – carp in the 5lb-10lb bracket are numerous. Set the rig 2ft-3ft deep and recast regularly, aiming to retrieve it every 30 seconds. Any islands that can be reached with the waggler are a good starting point.
Contact: 07951 436461 Web: www.makinsfishery.co.uk
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Blake Hall Fisheries, Cheadle, Staffordshire
Head to Peninsula Lake and start your day on the bomb, feeding 8mm pellets over the top. The pellet waggler will soon take over when the carp come up in the water column, although regularly changing the depth by a few inches is key to keeping the bites coming.
Contact: 01538 753908 Web: www.bhf.areafish.com
Sumners Ponds, Horsham, West Sussex
The island that runs down the middle of the lake is a magnet for fish, and a reasonably heavy balsa waggler will reach it with ease. Start a couple of metres short of the feature and nudge closer if bites dry up. Expect fish to 15lb to turn up throughout the session.
Contact: 01403 732539 Web: www.sumnersponds.co.uk
Boddington Reservoir, Byfield, Northamptonshire
The carp have packed on the pounds in recent years, and most are now in the 8lb-12lb bracket. Prime a line 25m from the bank with 8mm hard pellets while fishing a Method feeder at range. Keep feeding it for at least an hour before chucking a pellet waggler over the top.
Contact: 07740 534891 Web: www.canalrivertrust.org.uk
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Gold Valley Lakes, Aldershot, Hampshire
Both Gold and Syndicate are perfect places to work a pellet waggler, with no shortage of double-figure carp. Regular casting and feeding is key, but varying your routine is vital to prevent the big fish from wising up to the trap.
Contact: 01252 336333 Web: www.goldvalleylakes.com
Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Island and Adams are deep lakes, and it’s important to search the layers to find the fish. Start by fishing 5ft-6ft deep and come a fraction shallowerif you are getting indications but no bites. If you aren’t getting any indications at all, go slightly deeper.
Contact: 01302 864555 Web: www.hayfieldlakesfishery.co.uk
Manor Farm Leisure, Harvington, Worcestershire
Casting towards the aerators on any of the lakes will find F1s to 5lb and bonus carp to 10lb. Using 6mm hard pellets will help you catch both species. Floats that you can sneak in subtly are likely to fare best.
Contact: 01386 870039 Web: www.manorfarmleisure.co.uk
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Stafford Moor, Dolton, Devon
Tanners and Woodpecker have a solid reputation for producing on the pellet waggler, with carp to 15lb present in both. Aim to fish approximately three-quarters of the way over to the islands and cast around your loosefeed zone to try and pick off any bigger fish on the edge of the shoal.
Contact: 01805 804360 Web: www.charteroak.co.uk
Southend Farm, Waltham Abbey, Essex
The carp to be found in the Main Lake spend most of the summer cruising close to the surface, and dropping a tiny foam pellet waggler that is set just a foot deep in front of their noses can often provoke a response. The fish are renowned for fighting hard, and so a hooklength of at least 7lb is strongly advised.
Contact: 07854 404284
Lindholme Lakes, Epworth, Lincolnshire
Loco Lake is the stand-out performer when it comes to pellet waggler fishing, and big F1s and carp will keep the float going under. Keep the wind on your back to make casting and rig placement easy and regularly tweak the depth to keep the fish coming.
Contact: 01427 875555 Web: www.lindholmelakes.co.uk
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Whitmore Fisheries, Preston, Lancashire
The shape and design of Coliseum and Donut make them the ideal playground for waggler tactics, with carp to 15lb on the cards from both. Using a banded 8mm pellet hookbait that is a different shade to your loosefeed is a great way to restart the action after a lull.
Contact: 01253 836224 Web: https://www.whitmorefisheries.co.uk
Decoy Lakes, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Those that fancy short-range pellet waggler action should head for Horseshoe Lake, where chucking 20m will get you tight to the far bank. If you want more open water for a bigger chuck, give Beastie a go. Whichever you settle on, carp in the 5lb-12lb bracket are likely.
Contact: 07498 332817 Web: https://www.decoylakes.co.uk
Wold Farm Fisheries, Podington, Northamptonshire
Islands Pool is home to a colourful array of carp, with plenty of ornamental surprises offering something a little different to the norm. Chuck a small pellet waggler close to an island or lily beds – 1ft-2ft is often the optimum depth in early summer.
Contact: 07410 705882 Web: https://woldfarmfishing.co.uk
Marston Fields, Birmingham, West Midlands
Elm holds the biggest residents, and they can be caught on a pellet waggler presented three-quarters of the way to the island. Use 8mm hard pellets as both loosefeed and hookbait, switching to a bright wafter on the hook if bites tail off.
Contact: 07861 391916 Web: https://www.marstonfieldsfishery.co.uk
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