I tried floater fishing for the first time recently. I got the fish feeding on bits of bread but whenever I cast out the fish disappeared. What should I do?

Scott Lloyd

Floater fishing is all about patience and allowing the carp to build their confidence. One wrong move and they’ll easily be spooked like you said! It’s certainly one of the most exciting ways to fish, and once you get the hang of it, I can guarantee you’ll always have the kit in your car.  If you follow these five simple steps, I’m sure you’ll up your floater game…

 1.    Locate the carp and find where they are happy to sit in the sunshine.

2.    Prepare a variety of 6mm and 11mm floaters to get the best response from the carp

3.    If the wind picks up and there’s a ripple on the water, add a splash of cap oil to your floaters to flatten the water

4.   Use a catapult for accurate and precise feeding

5.    Regular feeding to gain their confidence is a must. Allow the carp to feed happily until they’re competing for each mouthful, this is then the time to cast beyond the carp and slowly coax it into the zone.