Tip 4 – Keep open-minded and come preparedįarlows is such a diverse lake, it’s therefore important to make sure you come prepared for any situation. Putting in the graft early on will pay dividends as your session progresses. Take a bucket on your way round, so if you happen to find fish in an empty swim, you can secure it, before running back to get your gear. Leave your gear in the car, go for a walk and let the carp tell you where to fish. So many anglers are super keen to get themselves set up in the first available swim they see and may miss key information. It’s important to have a chat with other anglers to find out if they’ve seen showing fish and which tactics have been producing. The guys who are fishing will have so much knowledge at their disposal. Tip 3 – Walk the lake and talk to other anglers This can save you time and you can find out so much by having a quick chat with the bailiffs upon your arrival.īalliffs are a great source of information! Be sure to get as much up to date info as you can You want to know which swims have been producing, which tactics have been catching and which swims are available. As soon as you arrive at the lake, head straight to the bailiffs’ office to find out exactly what’s going on. The bailiffs at Farlows are always on hand to lend support and advice. The fish in Farlows love to get on the wind, so if you see a big south-westerly and low pressure approaching, getting on the end of it can be a game-changer. If it’s warm, then getting tight to the islands in the sunshine can give you a massive edge. Keep an eye on the weather leading up to your session as this will have a huge impact on the carp’s behaviour. The Farlows’ Instagram page is a great way of seeing what’s been caught prior to your visit. Gauge as much as you can prior to arriving at the lake. Korda Koach Rob Burgess knows the place like the back of his hand and here are his top 10 tips to help put more Farlow’s carp on the bank. If you’ve not visited Farlows before, it’s well worth checking out. For a day-ticket fishery, the stock is truly incredible, with the lake record being a staggering 45lb common and around 70 carp over the 30lb mark. Whether it’s catching them in the edge, off the top or at range tight to an island, Farlows has it all. The lake is steeped in carp fishing history and literally has something for everyone. Farlows Lake is a 29-acre gravel pit in the heart of the Colne Valley.