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Why can’t I catch carp?

Asked: Andy Bothman, Last Updated:

Fish not finding your bait, this could be due to low scented bait or low visibility so passing carp cannot see it. Try High Viz Boilies for Hook Bait. 10. Bait may have become invisible due to use of heavy lead that has dragged the whole rig into soft silt causing a bad bait presentation.

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