Coloured water

[David Whitmill]

I've just returned from another unsuccessful Pike session on my local lake. I've put the lack of action down to the coloured water due to the high water levels. I never do any good when the water is coloured and I suspect that this is because Pike hunt predominantly by sight and therefore cannot see their prey? Fishing for other species and particularly on rivers, coloured water can actually improve sport. Is this because most fish feed by smell/feel and therefore the coloured water doesn't effect them? What are peoples experience of Carp fishing in coloured water, in lakes? Any other thoughts appreciated.

 

[Stewart Bloor]

I fish waters where I do well on a rising river, very coloured. Other waters, the same scenario is the kiss of death. I guess we have to get to know each water and also take into account other factors - water temperature etc etc.

 

[Chris Bishop]

Pike feed by smell as much as sight.

Try sea baits or injected baits in really coloured water.