In the UK, carp are considered one of the most sought sport fish. Anglers will flock to day ticket waters hoping to catch the largest or most fish in a session. Every fish is put back safely after catching it, and no one (that I know of) will think about consuming them as a food source. In fact, strict rules are in place that all […]
Corn is one of the most versatile, effective, cheap and easily accessible carp fishing bait on the bait market today and can sometimes beat all the new modern baits such as boilies and pellets in the right conditions. Few fish species won’t pick up corn in the water, and carp is far from an exception. They seem to love it. Sweetcorn doesn’t look like or […]
As air temperatures drop into winter, which slowly brings down the water temperature, carp enter a period of very low energy expenditure where they feed very little. Natural food sources in the water are extremely reduced, and their body temperature drops in line with the water temperature. This slows down their metabolism, and the fish can even sit motionless for periods if the water temperature […]
When you know there is plenty of carp swimming below you: you’ve caught fish here before, you can even see them, but they are still not biting. It can be incredibly frustrating. Sometimes, no matter what you throw at them, the carp won’t play ball and pick up any of your hook baits. When this is the case, you can do plenty to try and […]
With the heat of summer subsiding and the air temperature starting to drop as we move into Autumn, many fair weather anglers will be looking to get a few more carp fishing sessions in before packing away their tackle for winter. The weather and seasons greatly impact how carp react below the water’s surface and can be used as a basic indication of how well […]
Carp are opportunistic feeders and will eat anything they come across that they deem edible. As carp are bottom-feeders, they spend a lot of time cruising the bottom of the water in search of anything they can consume. Carp use their sense of smell, eyesight and a highly sensitive olfactory system to sense dissolved substances in the water, such as salts, sugars and proteins. They also […]
Spring is a lot of people’s favourite season of the year for many reasons, including the pleasant weather, the growth of new foliage everywhere and the promise of summer. However, another reason people love spring is that with it comes a fresh flurry of activity in the previously still lakes and reservoirs. That flurry of activity, of course, means that the carp have awakened from […]
Is that the promise of summer in the air? With warmer temperatures approaching, I’m sure all you can think about is getting back on the banks. But how can a beginner become a part of the carp fishing scene without any prior experience? Well, this full carp fishing guide can be a big help in that department. This post is a short summary of all […]
Many anglers have trouble hooking carp in winter. No matter how experienced you are, carp can successfully escape you, especially as the waters get cold and the fish body temperatures fall. While the chilly nights may seem like the perfect opportunity to show off the carp you caught to your friends and family, the elusive fish can seem impossible to get a hold of. But […]
As the English weather gets colder, most anglers hang up their fishing rods because they would rather relax inside with the heating on than freeze outside by the bank where no carp is willing to take the bait. However, there are ways with which you can improve your catch rate even in the winters by getting the carp feeding. Do we have your attention? Yes, […]
