{"id":19162,"date":"2021-03-05T17:16:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T17:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/cz\/uncategorised\/alex-dockertys-early-spring-margin-fishing-tips\/"},"modified":"2021-03-05T17:16:08","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T17:16:08","slug":"alex-dockertys-early-spring-margin-fishing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dynamitebaits.com\/cz\/soutezni-bezny-rybolov\/alex-dockertys-early-spring-margin-fishing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Dockerty’s Early Spring Margin Fishing Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alex Dockerty’s Early Spring Margin Fishing Tips<\/h2>\n

With warmer weather just around the corner, Angling coach and match maestro Alex Dockerty discusses the baits and tactics he uses down the edge in early spring…<\/h3>\n

Thank god it\u2019s that time of year again! The temperatures are on the up, the snow and ice have finally gone and the fish are starting to have a chew and respond to bait.<\/p>\n

Here, I\u2019m going to discuss a tactic that is key to accumulating a lot of weight all year round, but I’ll also share a few tips and tricks with regards to feeding and bait that might just help you put a extra few fish in your net.<\/p>\n

The tactic I’m referring to is edge fishing, which is one of the most exciting aspects in angling as it gives you the chance to target some of the bigger fish in the lake that can take you from hero to zero within a few casts or put-ins.<\/p>\n

However, it is a tactic that can catch you out at this time of year as the temperatures fluctuate which can make the fish moody, but I’ll show you how to get it right…<\/p>\n

Go Easy on the Feeding<\/h3>\n

Firstly, and this is said in terms of early spring margin fishing, it is not always about ploughing bait into the swim and seeing lots of tails waving at you.<\/p>\n

Quite simply the carp will not have woken up to that extent and be searching for bait as aggressively as they are in the warmer months. For that reason, bait selection is very important and for this piece I\u2019ll discuss a few of my favourites and the situations in which I\u2019d look to use them.<\/p>\n

Pellet Approach<\/h3>\n

The first bait is pellets and no matter what time of the year it is, there’s a 99% chance you’ll find them on my bait tray! Whether it be micros, hard 4mm or 6mm pellets<\/a> all depends on the situation. The main point though is that pellets are a staple bait for all commercial carp and F1\u2019s and certainly shouldn’t be ignored.<\/p>\n

Firstly, micros are a fantastic attractor and great for getting fish into the peg due to the small particle size. The beauty of these is they can be fed in a variety of ways, including loose in a small sprinkle pot or large cupping-style pot or in small balls if you\u2019re presented with deeper water.<\/p>\n

However, they are not always the best bait when you\u2019re trying to be selective as most species love micro pellets. For that reason, unless I\u2019m feeding them in large quantities to act as a groundbait or if I\u2019m not wanting to be too selective about what I catch, I\u2019ll often steer away from them when I’m after a larger carp down the edge at this time of year.<\/p>\n