A Carp fishing day session turned Carpfest on Parkland lake at Eye Kettleby.

This is a short film of my latest Carp fishing session at Eye Kettleby lakes in Leicestershire, it was a case of me making the most of this one as we only had the one full day onsite. We arrived Friday afternoon and were due to depart on the Sunday morning, I was determined therefore to make the very most of this carping session. I had done all the necessary rig tying and making of some solid bags with pellets and wafter hook baits, I'd also sharpened all my hooks to the point where I couldn't get them any better to my ability.
I also had in mind a certain location on the lake as to where I wanted to present my hookbait as I'd been here 5 or 6 times over the past and noticed that the fish always seem to congregate in this area by a wooden pontoon which leads out from the island at approx' 75/80 yards. As I approached the lake at 6.45am I had a really strong feeling of optimism as to what lay ahead.
When I approach a lake one of the first things I like to do Is take a slow walkabout to see if there's any fish showing and also get a feel for different features, casting distances etc but this wasn't necessary as previously mentioned I have quite a lot of experience on this water and certainly know where the Carp reside at this time of year.
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[@geoffreyboardman8961]

Nice video Steve. Fished that lake myself a couple of times and never seen it empty of anglers before. Glad you managed a great session

[@BivvyLife]

It was very strange but also very enjoyable due to it being so much more tranquil. Thanks Geoff. Steve

[@richardcampbell3420]

Great video Steve, there's some stunners in that lake, hopefully we will get back there later in the year, last time I was there the big lake was full, well done on the session 👏 👏 🎣 🎣

[@BivvyLife]

Hi Richard Yes there's definitely some stunners in there I'll hopefully get a few more of those on my next trip with some luck 🤞🏻 You've seen the parkland lake literally full of anglers, all pegs taken? Thank you for the kind feedback pal Steve

[@addictedtoangling]

Great venue pal and top angling its great when a plan comes together C.S.L is a great old skool liquid i always set myself goals but usually over the course of the season but it keeps it interesting solid bags really are a fantastic all year method not just a winter tactic as always pal a great watch cheers and be lucky

[@BivvyLife]

Mate I'm using the bags more frequently now than at anytime since starting fishing, however I do tend to avoid them when bream are present in big numbers. with regards to the CSL I purchase big quantities of it for bait making but not thought about using it in solid bags before, Yes mad I know. Take it easy pal steve

[@kevinfarrell5778]

Red letter day there steve ..well done m8 ..great vlog...👍👍🍻🍻

[@BivvyLife]

It absolutely was Kev, thank you pal 👍🏻 Steve

[@paulcooperoni]

Great quality video and editing Mr.Bivvy!

[@gavinsmith1269]

There today peg 20... had a stunning little 10lber.

[@BivvyLife]

Nice 1. Is that your first time on there?

[@gavinsmith1269]

@@BivvyLife Yes 1st time fishing parkland, I have fished 2 and 3. I have only been fishing 18 months so your vids helped a lot.

[@BivvyLife]

@@gavinsmith1269 Hi Gavin. I'm really pleased you found my videos helpful that's exactly what it's all about. Thanks for taking the time to reply 👍🏻

[@gavinsmith1269]

@@BivvyLife No thank you, already planned our next trip there in dec wanna try that peg 22. Good luck on your next trip out.. Tight lines.

[@BivvyLife]

Nice 1 Gavin, it'd be good to hear how you get on when you're on your parkland lake sessions. My next trip Is Feb. Good luck pal.

[@thebeardedcarper7470]

Hi mate could do with having a chat with you 😀

[@BivvyLife]

Yes pal of course. If you look on my KZbin home page you'll see my email. Drop me a message👍🏻

[@thebeardedcarper7470]

​@Bivvy Life hi mate tried to find it but i couldnt see it .... anyway my main questions was how many wraps is it from peg 22 towards to island and the other area .... i went to eye Kettleby last year blanked on parkland but had a right session on lake 2 .... were going next week so any info will be great

[@BivvyLife]

It's 11 tight up to the island but I tend to fish at 10.5 in the slightly deeper water