October 01, 2025 1 min read

Liam’s Session at Netherwood Lakes: Carp, Tench & Surprises

Across three short trips, Liam explored the stunning Netherwood Lakes in the Cotswolds. Surrounded by mature trees, lily pads, weedy margins, and gravel holes, the venue is full of character—and full of immaculate carp and tench.

If you love natural venues, exciting carp fishing, and a few surprises along the way, this one’s not to be missed!


🎥 Watch the Full YouTube Episode


Tactics That Delivered

Surface Fishing

  • 11mm & 6mm floaters soaked in Elips Oil

Solid PVA Bags

  • Mini Combo + X-Small Elips
  • Injected with Elips Oil
  • Finished with Betalin & Almond Wafters

Baited Spots

  • Prebaited with mixed Elips Pellets (all sizes) + sweetcorn
  • Boosted with Chinese Hempseed (jarred), prepared maize, Blitz 12mm boilies
  • Pellets coated in Elips Oil for long-lasting attraction

Stalking in the Margins

  • Opportunistic bites when fish showed themselves


Shop Liam’s Full Bait Selection

Product Why It Works
Elips Oil Potent attractor for floaters, pellets, and PVA bags
Mini Combo Compact mix ideal for solid PVA bags
X-Small Elips High-leakage pellet for quick attraction
Mixed Elips Pellets Varied sizes to keep fish feeding longer
Betalin and Almond Wafters  Balanced hookbaits with sweet edge
11mm & 6mm floaters The best for surface catching
Chinese Hempseed (jarred) Natural oils & crunch carp love
Blitz 12mm Boilies Highly digestible, perfect for topping spots
Prepared Maize Bright visual feed with filling value
Sweetcorn A proven all-round trigger bait


Liam proved that versatility is key—switching between surface, stalking, and baited approaches while boosting with the right products. Watch his full video above, and try his complete setup on your next session.