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Why call it a swim?

1.4K views 7 replies 5 participants last post by  cwcarper  
#1 ·
I've always been puzzled why carp fisherman refer to their spots as "swims" isntead of just fishing spots like other species anglers. Is this just cause thats the accepted term in Euro carping circles?
 
#8 ·
Carpn...sorry, that wasn't really directed at you, I realize you had a serious question. You're correct, though...it's a British term that has been adopted by some of the US carpers. I personally don't use the term very often, though I'm sure I have more than once. Since they founded so many of the modern (I prefer modern over Euro) techniques used for shorefishing (and specifically for carp), it's hard not to incorporate some of the language.