Q How often do you recommend switching to a fresh hookbait and how often should I recast?

TOM MAKER: It depends on the lake that you are fishing and the stock in the water. When fishing for big carp, I will leave my baits in the water for over 24hours. If I am fishing on a ‘runs’ water I will recast regularly. I want to be getting bites and a fresh smell in the swim can often work. When fishing for bigger carp, I like my baits to have the appearance that they have already been out all day. I also don’t want to be constantly recasting on their heads, so leaving the rods out will entice the fish to come in and feed.

Dunking the rig in liquid is great for getting quick bites