UK Carp & Coarse Fishing

What a fantastic weekend away, meeting up with the family at Rutland Water. We all had a lovely walk around part of the reservoir before heading off for a wonderful evening meal at The White House in Stretton, where, back in 1664, the pub game of Nurdling was apparently invented. The food was fabulous, and it was a great evening together.

We stayed in a lovely Airbnb in Cottesmore, which was perfectly situated for our plans. The following morning, we headed into Oakham, spending some time there before enjoying lunch at The Hungry Bird.

On the journey home, we took a detour to a place that brought back plenty of childhood memories. I spent a great deal of my younger years on a boat on the River Nene, and Fotheringhay was a regular place for us to moor up.

What I never realised at the time was just how much history surrounded this small village. Richard III was born there in 1452, while Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned at Fotheringhay Castle before being executed there in 1587.

It’s funny how places from your childhood can take on a completely different meaning years later. What was once simply somewhere we moored the boat is now somewhere I can appreciate for its incredible place in British history.

What a fabulous weekend, full of interesting facts, beautiful places, great memories, and, most importantly, fantastic family time.

Richard

With rain forecast for pretty much all day tomorrow, I’ve cancelled my gardening jobs and decided to head off down the lake a day earlier than normal.

Sometimes you just have to make the most of the weather, and if I’m going to get wet, I’d much rather be sitting beside the lake with the rods out! 🎣

Let’s see what the next few days bring. 🤞

🍂 Autumn Particle Fishing – Jurassic Style! 🍂

When the leaves start to fall, particle fishing for carp really comes into its own – and when done right, it can be absolutely devastating. Here at Jurassic Particles, we know autumn is all about keeping those carp grubbing confidently on the spot.
🎯 Topping up is key – Getting the fish feeding is one thing, but keeping them there is another. As a general rule, fire out 8–10 spods after each fish. Always get a fresh rig positioned first, then top up afterwards – you’ll keep that feeding rhythm going nicely.

🌽 Keep it tight – Unlike boilie fishing, don’t go spreading bait all over the place. Carp feeding on particles stick close together, so focus on a tight 4–6ft wide area, with rigs side by side over the top. You can always drop one just off the edge too – that can nick you an extra bite!

💛 Blend in smartly – A classic autumn spod mix often includes maize or yellow baits – carp absolutely love them. If your spot’s full of yellow flecks, your yellow hookbait will blend in perfectly for those cautious feeders.

🥜 Mix it up – Carp can get totally locked onto the small seeds in a mix, so don’t forget to add some bigger food items like chopped nuts, maize, or crushed boilies. This helps keep them guessing – and gives you better hookbait options.

🧂 Add a pinch of rock salt – Carp can’t find salt naturally, but they crave it. Adding some to your prepped mix gives them what they’re after and keeps them coming back.

💧 Don’t forget the oil – A bit of oil in your mix helps create those lovely slicks when fish feed. Hemp is naturally oily, but an extra splash lets you read the water – when the surface flattens off, you’ll know they’re on the bait!

This autumn, keep your mix tight, your bait rich, and your feeding consistent – and the results will speak for themselves. 🎣

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