The short answer is: when the water temps are somewhere between 62 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit...give or take. But that is not the only factor...
When do carp spawn? (The short answer)
Tag: Evan Cartabiano
ATT Alarms (thoughts after some use)
There are lots of bait alarms on the market and I have tried some of them. While I started off wanting all the knobs and buttons and adjustments, I realized that none of these things really matter as much as reliability. Having the ability to change the sensitivity of the alarm on the fly means …
Review: Gardner’s Deluxe Pencil Marker Float
Gardner has a few different marker floats on the market, and each has a slightly different set of benefits. The Deluxe Marker float is a classic take on the marker float: balsa wood construction and the “pencil” design. It is available in two sizes, with the smaller size being well suited to most conditions and …
Review: Gardner’s GT80+ Main Line
I am fussy about my line and have used a lot of different brands and types over the years. There are a lot of lines that will catch fish, but some are much more pleasant to use than others. Gardner’s GT80+ is one of the latter. For example, some lines seem to be more difficult …
Tournament Thoughts
Preparation is a huge part of any tournament, and as the saying goes luck favors the prepared...and those that can remember which bag has the weights!
Could probiotics help carp?
From a "health" stand point, the studies done on incorporating bacteria into carp food have been generally found boosted food conversion (how well much of the food turns into fish), promoted faster growth, and in some cases helped to support the immune response.
Review: Gardner’s Mugga Hooks
The Gardner Mugga Hooks are an example of a hook that has gotten it right in just about every way. The metallurgy is spot on, the finish is great, and most importantly they are really, really sharp.