Crafty Carp, Lincoln (2026)

18/10/2026

"You Love Maggots ? - Then Try Red Squatts This Autumn".

Tip 1....
What they are:
The tiny larvae of the small house fly, much smaller and lighter than standard maggots.

Tip 2....
Why Squats Work in Autumn ?
Natural Imitation:
Red squats resemble small bloodworms, which thrive in late-season silt.

Tip 3.....
When 'Big Carp' shift their focus away from gravel spots to harvest naturals in dying weed-beds, a bed of squats perfectly matches their natural diet.

Tip 4.....
They Don't Burrow:
Unlike larger maggots or pinkies that will immediately dig into mud and hide, squats naturally stay put on top of the silt line, remaining highly visible.

Tip 5.....
High Attraction / High Protean.

Tip 6.....
Low Satiation:
In cooler water, a Big Carp’s metabolism slows down.
Carp automatically seek out easily digestible "High Protean" food.

Tip 7....
Great Value.
A gallon of fishing squats typically costs around £20.00.

Point...
Squatts. Are an incredible, underused autumn weapon for "Big Carp".

Please give them a try this Autumn.
Lofty.

CC.

10/10/2026

"Its Autumn & The Carp Are Stocking Up" ?

NO. They are "NOT" !

Can we all agree to stop this total nonsense reaching the "Ears & Eyes" of new "Carp Anglers" at this time of year.

A great piece of advice.
("STOP" feeding the "Crap" to the "Carp at this time of year").

"Biological Fact".
Carp cannot & do "NOT" stock up on food / bait because its getting cold or colder.

Its complete and utter. 'Nonsense'.
Lofty.

"How Carp Digestion Works".
Carp have "No" storage organ:
Because Carp have no stomach to store or break down large, heavy meals.

Food:
The Carps food of choice passes straight into the intestinal tract, the nutrients from the food / bait are held for a short period of time while they are absorbed through their "Cell Walls" and then excreted.

Continuous Grazing:
Carp must feed little and often throughout the day, constantly moving food through their system as new material pushes older waste out.
(Regardless of the time of year)!!

Capacity Limits:
A large 30 Lb Carp can only hold roughly 0.5 kg to 0.9 kg.
Thats (1 Lb) of food internally at any given time.
Meaning it is physically "full" after about a "Very Large Handful" of Bait.

Tip 1.....
Can we all agree to stop spouting total "Kin" nonsense about "Carp Stocking Up on Food" before Winter.

Tip 2.....
Carp are "NOT" Camels.
Lofty.
They cannot fill their "None Existent Stomachs" full of food for later use during Winter.

Tip 3.....
We hope that this helps you prepare for your "Winter Baiting" plan based on the 'Science'.
"NOT" on spooky old wife's tales & B/S !

CC.

06/10/2026

"On Mussels & Shellfish".

OK.
"Watch This Space".
You are about to be bombarded with the following:

"Normal Boilies":
Out of fashion.
They are blown.
Try this instead !

WOW !
Move to "Mussels & Marine Shellfish" instead.

Tip 1....
Yes.
YAWN !
We have been fishing with this bait for 40 years now.
We agree.
Its a stunning bait.
Its 'NOT' a new bait !
Its an old school bait / its not news.

Tip 2....
"On Fresh Water Mussels":
Most of them have a 'Conservation Status':
Many freshwater mussel species face severe threats from pollution, habitat disruption, and over-collection.
In the UK and many other jurisdictions, disturbing or taking protected freshwater varieties is a serious. "Wildlife Crime".

Legal Point:
Do "NOT" get caught harvesting:
"Fresh Water Mussels".
Unless you like the inside of a "Court Room" should the lake owner catch you.

Tip 3....
Any day now, you are going to see the:
"NEW REVOLUTION".
Its all about "Marine - Mussels - Cockles - Whelks - Wrinkles - Crab.
Etc.

Tip 4....
Its coming as sure as "Eggs is Eggs".
Please try not to buy into this total nonsense.
Its 40 + years old news !

"Mr Rod Hutchinson":
Produced stunning 'Marine Baits' over 40 years ago now.
Scopex Squid.
Monster Crab.
Lobster.
Mussel.
Ground Fish Paste.
Green Lipped Mussel.

Tip 5.....
Please.
Do 'NOT' buy into the latest marketing bo****ks.
Lofty.

Tip 6....
A £4 bag from Iceland.
Will give You have the raw ingredients to produce a couple of kilo of Stunning Marine Bait.
Add a £1 sprinkle of Crushed Casters / Amino / Worm Protean / Fishmeal Ground-bait.
Its Job Done.

CC.

04/10/2026

"The Sunday Sermon".

"On Carp Bait".

OK.
Strap yourself in, because its not what you think it is.

"Your Special Bait".
You pop down to the tackle shop and you buy your:
"Drug of Choice".
Nutrabaits.
Nash.
Sticky.
Dynamite.
Mainline.
Richworth.

Then you pop down to the lake and tip it in, like every other 'Carp Angler' on that given water, without understanding what your actually tipping in ?

Not knowing what your tipping in, does not give you an edge.
Where is the edge in doing the exact same thing as:
'The Crowd' ?

Tip 1....
Carp do 'NOT' eat by chance.
They eat by instinct, but 34 million years of 'Chemistry & Biology' is a huge driving factor in how & what drives them to eat certain food sources.

Tip 2....
Your bait should be a whispered conversation lead by "Amino Acids & Proteans" between you and the Carp.

Tip 3.....
This is "NOT" a conversation about Luck.
This is a conversation between you and the 'The Carp' about Biology.

Tip 4.....
You want to catch more Carp.
Stop guessing about what you want to feed them.
Stop buying bait that 'YOU' like.
Start understanding what "Carp" need to survive / grow & remain healthy.

Tip 5....
The Bait that works is 'NOT' the one that 'YOU' prefer.
It is the bait that a 'Carps Biology'.
"DEMANDS"!!!
For its survival & growth as a species.

Tip 6......
If you are fishing with "Perfume" and your "Perfume" (Just a scent or smell) - smells like danger !!
You are in trouble from the get go.
Carp may not come near your bait or your bait will be the last option.

So what are the three easiest "Amino Triggers" to place into your baits without the subject blowing your mind.

1. Betain.
(Betaine is the trimethyl derivative of the Amino Acid Glycine).
2. Alanine.
(Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that helps build proteins and turns sugar into energy).
3. Valine.
(Valine is an essential, branched-chain amino acid).

These three "Stimulants / Amino Acids" are 'Dinner Bells'.
The 'Carps Brain' will light up like a "Xmas Tree" if you add the faintest trace if these 3 into your baits.
Carp are hard wired to hunt these three 'Amino's' in their natural environment.

Point.
Next week we will expand on this subject.

Tight lines.

CC.

03/10/2026

"On Minute Electrical (Galvanic) Charges & Metal Carp Hooks".

We had one of our faithful followers make this:
"Very Important Observation". (Well done you Sir).
However it is scientifically incorrect.

The Point Made:
Just coat your regular hooks in dark nail varnish.
I'm fairly convinced carp can taste the metal anyway.

Tip 1.....
We answered this very good point thus:
We wrote an article on this exact subject about 6 years ago.
Lets re-examine the arguments - Fore & Against.

Tip 2.....
"Galvanic Charge":
'Some Alkaline Waters'.
When mixed with other organic substances combined with Metals (IE-Carp Hooks) can & do generate a small electric current in the surrounding water adjacent to the metal hook.
Because they effectively create a simple; "Galvanic (Voltaic) Cell".
(Sometimes referred to as Galvanic Corrosion).

Tip 3.....
So we treat our "Green Hooks" with a layer of 'Rubberised' green paint in order to negate the tiny 'Galvanic' effects.
(We actually paint all of our hooks. Green or Brown').

Tip 4....
'Nail Varnish' although very pretty.
Will not stop the small "Galvanic Charge".
It must be a "Rubberised Material".
(This cancels out any metallic flavours and kills the "Galvanic" properties of your metal hook.
Lofty.

We hope this helps you.

CC

02/10/2026

"A Fantastic Edge"

Weedy Green Carp Hooks.

(Weedy Green. Not our stunning "Carp Bait" but a very stealthy hook indeed).

Tip 1....
CC are all about making the hook rig & bait look like the bottom.

Tip 2...
"Gamakatsu Greens".
Size 8.
Barbed or Barbless.
(We have been using "Green Hooks" for some 30 + years now so its NOT new; Intel).

Tip 3.....
The Gamakatsu A1 - In Green.
Is a stunning / strong / small / forged hook.
Which will blend into the "The Bottom" on every & any UK water.

This =s "Very Helpful".
Lofty.

Its 'NOT' rocket science.

CC.

26/09/2026

"On Pebble Weights".

Its a tiny little edge for all of you "Margin Monsters".

But its the small percentages % that add up to a big edge.

Tip 1....
Buy a few "Margin Pebbles Weights" for your tackle box.
They come in lots of colours and swivel sizes.

Tip 2....
Controversial Point.
We dont drop our "Margin Pebbles".
We tie them on with a little dental floss.
We tend to lift into any noise and then just hold.
The Carp can only try to turn and swim away.
The Carp cannot swim forward.

Tip 3....
Simply 'HOLD' and they usually role & surrender.

Tip 4...
(A 'Margin Spot' to CC means under the rod tip or a gentle swing out).

Tip 5....
Make sure that you have balanced tackle, if you are not prepared to back wind or give ground when fishing; 'The Margins'.

Its important to have the correct "Margin Fishing" set up to ensure fish welfare & safety.

CC.

26/09/2026

"There Is A South Westerly Wind This Weekend".

Tip 1....
Try and grab a "South Facing Margin" for this weekends session.

It will be the warmest part of the lake, and it will stay warmer, for longer, compared to the rest of the lake.

Tip 2...
So if you love to fish 'The Margins', Then this is the place to be on any UK Carp water this weekend.
Lofty.

Tight Lines.

CC.

24/09/2026

"A Box Of White Powders".

'Can cause a bit of trouble'.
Especially when its from 'Holland'.
It is usually followed by a "6ft 6inch - Copper".
Wanting to open your front door with a very special tool.

The Big Key.
The Enforcer.
Donker.
Bosher.
The Sam.
Rammit.

Luckily:
It was only our new box of "Amino Acids" from "Feed-Stimulants"!!

Address:
Aluminiumstraat.
10 / 11.
Zoetermeer.
Nederlands.
[email protected]

Tip 1...
It is stunning in a "Big Carp Bait Mix" mind.

Tip 2..
Have great session if you are on the waters this weekend.
The weather looks. "Peerfik Rodders"!

Tight lInes.

CC.

19/09/2026

"CC's Special Maple Peas"?

'Pleeeease let the recipe slip. CC'.

OK.
Whats all this about.
"Maple Pease".
Is it new Intel ?
We have never heard of them.

"The M Peas".
Protein Content:
Maple peas provide roughly 22% to 24% natural plant protein.
Essential Amino Acids:

They supply a natural, balanced profile of 'Amino Acids' vital for tissue maintenance, muscle growth, and feather development during moulting seasons.

A Stunning Energy Source for. "Big Fat Carp".

Maples.
They offer slow-release carbohydrates, making them a premier conditioning feed for 'Big Carp'.

Tip 1....
"BIG CARP LOVE THEM. FACT !!!

Tip 2.
We doctor our "M - PEAS" in lots of "Natural Amino Acids - Brown Sugars - Dark Asian Soys - Allyl Isothiocyanate - Glucosinolates - Brewers Yeast.
Lofty.

CC

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