Today we have stepped into the magical lands of the Cotswold Water Park where Kev Hewitt, a prolific big carp-catcher and carp match angler, is going to reveal a gem of a tactic he’s been using to attain some amazing results in the last few years but, up until now, hasn’t revealed to the public eye. A secret weapon in the dangerous Hewitt armoury is, we now find out – solid bags of casters! Casters work all year round but they are really at their potent best in autumn and winter. On many venues carp seem to switch off from boilies and pellets completely during this period but that doesn’t mean they’re not feeding. Experience has taught me that a blank is often not down to incorrect location but offering a food source that a fish is unwilling to eat at that stage of the year.” Reel lines can become greasy, especially on waters where a lot of meat is fed regularly, making them very hard to sink. In this case, Steve carries a tiny bottle You must put your waggler in the same spot every time, so casting to a permanent, far bank marker like a tree or staging is a good idea.

This is due in large part to Daiwa’s V-Joint Technology, which eliminates traditional weak spots along the length of the rod and allows it to transfer energy far more efficiently and uniformly. Correct feeding is a major part of successful waggler fishing. Little and often is the general rule for smaller fish with half a dozen maggots or casters catapulted in every cast.Things start to get interesting around day four out of the seven-day cycle. In simple terms, if you put them down in sawdust on the Friday night, we are talking about Tuesday night/Wednesday morning.

Little or no wind and good visibility is perfect for waggler fishing. In these conditions you can use a sensitive waggler float to good effect. A caster is not just any bait; it is the chrysalis stage of a bluebottle fly, a critical phase where the maggot transforms into a pupa before emerging as a fully-fledged fly. This transformation begins when the maggot, having gorged itself for weeks, encases itself in a thin, protective shell to facilitate its metamorphosis. Anglers treasure casters for their effectiveness in luring a variety of fish, particularly because they mimic a natural food source found in aquatic environments. Why styls? For one, they are kinder to fine diameter lines used on canal pole rigs than modern shot. You can slide styls about without damaging gossamer thin line. Try doing that with shot, and it will end in tears with shot dropping off the line or the line weakening and snapping.For distance fishing you will need either the 3.5 or 3.75lb version. These both provide plenty of power and leverage throughout the blank to maximise casting potential. You have two options for this. Which is best for you could be dictated by the size of your freezer or just which one will be easiest for you to grab from the freezer before you go fishing. Using a freezer bag Over the next three days, from Wednesday to Saturday, the frequency of riddling the now turning maggots needs to be stepped up to four times a day if you can manage it. In my case, that’s first thing when I get up, another riddle at lunchtime, one at tea-time and one final riddle before lights out. Higher range Continental Rod – Tronixpro Xenon Zero – 4.2m Daiwa D Wave Surf Best budget beachcaster rod