How to get carp away from the snags

Dan Chart says: “Watching the fish feed in the snags has its benefits, in that you can see whether they are receptive to your bait. Establishing your bait means that you know you’ve got one thing right which, in turn, allows you to concentrate on other matters, like trying to catch them outside of these zones. Angler pressure on a majority of waters we fish naturally sees the carp seek the refuge of the snags but what you and your fellow members need to try and refrain from doing is over baiting these zones, as why would the fish have any other reason to feed elsewhere than the safe haven of their quarry?

“One thing that used to work on The Road Lake, which is well known for its angler pressure and the fish being held up in its notorious snags, was to try and gain their confidence by regularly flicking bits of bait around the entire snag. Slowly but surely, the fish would increase their speed in picking up the baits, gaining more and more confidence within a short time allowing you to control where they would feed. Eventually, we could get the fish to be brave enough to feed outside of the safe haven.

You could then cast near to the area you have moved the fish on to and continue to scatter the bait closer to your hookbait.
“Always fish near snags with a safe approach by positioning your rods in direct line of the snag, fish locked up and always ensure you are right on top of your rod. I use tackle I can depend upon: 15lb GT80+ main line and 45lb Plummet Leadcore that withstands abrasions associated with snags. I always use Covert Lead Clips which allow the lead to come free with ease should the fish become snagged.”