Carp Bible - Weather

So do you take your wet weather gear or is it board shorts, flip-flops and factor 15? It’s the eternal question; so we have given you a few of the available web sites where you can check the weather before you head out after those Carp.

You can use the handy Metcheck post code search, keep an eye on the lunar phase or click through any of the other links for up to the minute weather news and reports to help prepared you for your forthcoming session.

CURRENT MOON

moon info

Tidal action is evidence of the moon's influence upon the waters of Earth. The "Best Days" to go fishing on the moon phase calendars show the days on which fish will tend to feed more aggressively. Using moon phases to plan fishing trips is only one factor in planning a fishing strategy. www.calculatorcat.com/moon_phases/phasenow.php

Designed by Andrew Bond, metcheck offers all the usual searchable forecasts by town or postcode. Plus if you click on hobbies in the top menu you can get a good fishing weather guide too. www.metcheck.com

Good old Auntie Beeb. With a searchable five day forecast facility and the ability to set your home town so the site brings you your local weather when you log in, the BBC site is brought to you in conjunction with The Met Office. www.bbc.co.uk/weather

The official portal into the government run public service. Founded in 1854 they provide an invaluable service to the country within the meteorological field. www.metoffice.gov.uk