The G (Green) Spot

Put it on the spot mate. Not just on the spot, but at the back of the spot, in a cross wind, at 120 yards, at night, in the rain! 3 rods that is ! Yawn. I know, it’s ridiculous isn’t it? But how many times have we turned up to a new water just to be accosted by one of the latest carp fishing Gurus handing out free advice on his local water. With the best of intentions, I am certain, god bless you Sir. However, I do find it very hard to stop myself laughing out loud on occasion. I really want to say; “You do know your talking bollocks Sir”. In a Michael Caine accent. Why should I present my bait on a clear spot exactly? Answers on a post card please. Give me one piece of scientifically proven evidence that carp prefer to find all of the food they require on barren spots, devoid of any aquatic life or protection. Carp must eat, leave your rig on a clear spot for long enough and yes, they will pick it up eventually. But clear spots are threatening to them. The inspection time can be hours if not days. You want a quicker bite, bigger carp, stick your rig in some Green stuff and leave it alone. Yes, before you all lose your minds, carp can be caught from clear spots, I agree. But only clear spots? Not in the clay bottomed margins full of leaves & caddis larvae then? Not in bulrush reed lined bays, in snags, under bushes, behind tree roots, in silt, up in the water, the list is endless isn’t it? Are you seriously telling me that if I see half a dozen carp splashing around in the margins at the other side if the lake, I should not move to them if I can, I should stay on my deserted little spot? Patches of weed and general Green areas hold a plethora of aquatic life. Larvae such as caddis flies, damselflies, dragonflies, mayflies. Bloodworm & Joker. Snails, the eggs of other fish like Tench, tadpoles, leeches and worms, water beetles, water boatmen, freshwater mussels to name a few. Green areas are teaming with food, natural protean packed carp food. You will always find big carp milling around in this area. 1. Scared to fish them? Don’t want to mess it up or look foolish in front of your mates? Don’t be, it’s all very simple. Pop a Green Weed Leader on, “vats ay leader, what looks liyke weed”. 2. Attach a small lead. 3. Tie a very short Running Rig of your choosing. (Running Rig allows the lead to be snagged and you will still get stunning bite indication). 4. Then attach a couple of plastic casters or a single piece of immortal corn, tiny wafter or pop up, to a size 8 Cryogen or similar very sharp strong hook. 5. Fill a very small PVA bag with a few casters, 6 pieces of corn, a few CC