My planning is based on the target weights im going to need to normally win, target fish and the size of the fish expected to win. That gives me the basics of a plan.
Bait needs to be thought about. Amount likely to be needed and types of bait I fancy using. Im not someone who follows the IN methods and baits but I do tend to follow some basic ideas on what I will need to do to win on most venues. I always have plenty of pellets of various sizes plus crushed pelets for paste in my bag, plenty of corn, meat and hemp. Some bread if allowed, plus a few sight baits just in case! Not much planning needed on most venues as the baits I carry are good enough to sort out most venues and situations.
I carry loads of rigs, hooks and rods that are ready to use. So, the rest is down to where I draw and how I feel once im sat at my peg.
Usually takes a few minutes to decide to A) feed the margins. B) Feed a 2+2 line and C) either fish a longer pole line, chuck a bomb/waggler/feeder. I expect to empty the venue on plan A and B as soon as possible at this time of the year.
Its not always as simple as that but by testing swims with feeding patterns it soon sorts itself out if the fish are in my peg.
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