http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/-t1.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:43:27 GMT 10 http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/12/61/24/41/dsc00012.jpg http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/-t1.htm http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/ulcerised-wounds-t36.htm pondlife This is not a starters tip. When we fish lakes and rivers, we often see carp that we have caught with deep sores on thier flanks and underbelly. These can be caused by a number of ways, Most often caused by spawning, attack by predators, anglers, scratching on sharp objects and some bacterial infections, the biggest cause is stress. If left untreated they most often can turn into an ulcer which after some time may well kill the fish, once the wound is deep enough the fish absorbs water and ... Fish care and correct handling Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:43:27 GMT http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/ulcerised-wounds-t36.htm#132 http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/ulcerised-wounds-t36.htm http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/unhooking-mats-t28.htm Admin
Is it only for big fish, or do you use them all the time?
Are they ALWAYS the best option, or is soft wet grass on a hot summer day better than a plastic mat left to bake it the sun?

Unhooking mats have now become essential kit and I think there use is often overstated, should common sense be used instead of a blanket "unhooking mats to be used at all times" rule?]]> Fish care and correct handling Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:28:24 GMT http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/unhooking-mats-t28.htm#87 http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/unhooking-mats-t28.htm http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/carps-digestive-system-and-how-it-works-t35.htm pondlife We have already seen how the carp is an adaptable fish by being so productive in a varied and changing food enviroment. The carp's productivity is even more remarkable when taking a closer look at it's digestive system. Generally, digestion takes place in the gut by way of mechanical processes. In the majority of vetibrates, probably the most significant organ of digestion is the stomach. An area of extreme acidity (pH2) which breaks down the food and facilitates the optimum enzyme attack. However, ... Fish care and correct handling Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:38:03 GMT http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/carps-digestive-system-and-how-it-works-t35.htm#131 http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/carps-digestive-system-and-how-it-works-t35.htm http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/carp-senses-t23.htm activecarper Just a bit of information to help you understand the carp, And this thread hopefully will give everyone a guided tour of carp senses, and how they work. Firstly a carp's sense of "smell", comes through a set of nares, to us its their type of nostrils, looking at a picture of a head they are based either side of its head, just below the eyes. Carp bring up water through these and out again, then a doorway of skin shuts and opens to allow the fish to take in and sense what ... Fish care and correct handling Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:23:07 GMT http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/carp-senses-t23.htm#66 http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/carp-senses-t23.htm http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/carp-care-t22.htm activecarper 1) Always take the utmost care and consideration when fishing, whether it be towards your catch, the environment, or your fishing mate. 2) never leave your rods un-attended, even for a short while. 3) Always bring your catch to the bank with as little force as possible. 4) Make sure your un-hooking mat is used at all times, and wet it before you lay the fish on it. (if you can) 5) Make sure the fish isnt stressing out. ( colouration of pinking around the tail, and upper body/gil areas ... Fish care and correct handling Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:19:21 GMT http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/carp-care-t22.htm#65 http://fishing.heavenforum.com/fish-care-and-correct-handling-f20/carp-care-t22.htm