Weed growth creates sanctuary, shade and food. Carp love it because anglers struggle to see into it. The right lenses help you look through thick cover and read the shapes holding just below the surface.
Contrast finds the fish
In weed-choked pits, the biggest challenge is separating fish shape from greenery. A tint that boosts contrast helps you pick out tails, slow turns and colour changes that look just a little too alive.
The best tints for weedy venues
Vert
Calms the heavy green cast you get over dense weedbeds and pads. Keeps greens looking natural so silhouettes and slow tail flicks separate from background colour. A very comfortable view for long stalking sessions.
Ambre AMPM
Lifts contrast in shaded lanes and under trees where fish hold tight to cover. Brilliant for close-range work when subtle movement is everything.
Marron 247
Natural, balanced clarity when sun hits the weed hard. Great all-round control across bright and mixed conditions.
Gris
Helps tame harsh midday glare on shallow weed without shifting colours. Useful when skies are blazing and reflections are aggressive.
Angle shifts reveal silhouettes
Move your head slightly. A 5-degree angle change can make a tail appear where a shadow was. Patience and micro-adjustments catch the clues.
Fortis picks for weed-choked pits
- AVS – agile and comfy for margin creeping.
- Isolateurs – side shields to remove chaotic side glare.
- Enveloppes – full coverage when reflections attack from all angles.
See deeper. Turn heavy cover into opportunity.
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