Autumn can offer some of the best carp fishing of the year. As the water cools and feeding activity picks up, getting your baiting right can make a real difference. But knowing where to put your bait, how much to introduce and when to top up is often what turns a promising session into a productive one.
In this instalment of DNA Baits’ Catch More Carp series, Mark Bartlett heads to his Cotswolds syndicate, Carpathia, to explain how he approaches autumn fishing over bait.
Bart has built a reputation for consistently catching big carp, and this session offers a detailed look at the decisions behind his results. He covers choosing an area, building a productive feeding spot and adjusting the amount of bait he introduces according to the carp’s response.
Alongside his baiting strategy, Bart talks through his use of liquids, hookbait choices and rigs, explaining how each contributes to his approach. The focus is on understanding what is happening in the swim and making decisions that keep the bites coming.
Location plays a big part, too. Bart explains why he favours certain areas, where he wants the bait to land and how he aims to keep carp feeding confidently once they arrive.
There is plenty of action to back up the advice. Carpathia holds some stunning carp, and the session brings an unexpected reunion with an old friend — one of the lake’s most sought-after residents.
Whether you want to improve your autumn baiting, get more from your boilie fishing or see how an experienced angler responds to the fish in front of him, this film offers plenty of practical ideas to take into your next session.