Although carp have gained themselves a bad reputation in some parts of the world, such as the United States, as being invasive and causing problems to native species, in some parts of the world, such as the UK, they are valued as a sport fish. The specialised methods for catching them, their elusive behaviours and the great sizes that they grow to make for great […]
Carp behaviours differ from other popular fish species that anglers enjoy catching. Their bottom and scavenging feeding behaviour are massively different to the predator feeding styles of trout and salmon. Carp are omnivorous and will scavenge for any edible food source on the bottom of the water and also up in the water column. Carp’s behaviour changes with weather conditions and the temperature of the […]
If you’re new to carp angling, then you’re going to need to spend a lot of time researching the fish and the specialised method that anglers use to catch them. Carp are known for being hard to catch, and carp fishing is far different from other types of angling, with carp showing their own set of distinct behaviours under the water. This can be anything […]
Carp fishing is a massive population hobby in the UK and Europe, with millions of anglers fishing for carp at least once throughout the year. This number is constantly growing, and commercial carp fishing venues are common across the UK and Europe. With a constant supply of new and inexperienced anglers, it is important that beginner anglers understand the importance of looking after the fish […]
Carp fishing is an extremely popular angling segment across the UK, Europe and other parts of the world. These fish reach unreal sizes, put up a great fight once hooked and can be a real challenge to hook with specialised tackle and tactics. In the UK, they are regarded as sport fish, with millions of anglers enjoying targeting them in commercial and public waters. In […]
Carp are interesting fish with their elusive nature, methods of sourcing food and the massive sizes they can grow to. It’s no surprise that carp are fast becoming some of the most popular sport fish across the UK, Europe and even branching out into other parts of the globe. To become a high-success carp angler, it’s beneficial to not only build up an understanding of […]
When it comes to carp angling, one of the most important aspects of your fishing approach is to pinpoint where the fish are so you are targeting them in a productive swim. To locate the fish, you can use various approaches, such as looking for fish jumping or moving on the surface, paying attention to the weather conditions and seasons and sometimes looking for feeding […]
Trout is undoubtedly one of the most popular fish to catch globally. They’re prevalent across most of the globe, with anglers targeting them with many fishing approaches such as bait fishing, lure fishing and, of course, fly fishing. The majority of trout species are freshwater fish and can be found in lakes, rivers, streams and ponds across the world. They put up a great fight […]
Trout is no doubt one of the most popular sport fish in the world, with anglers targeting them in rivers, lakes, small streams, large lakes and, of course, fisheries across the world. With their hard-fighting nature, fly fishing techniques used to catch them, and of course, the fact they are a popular food worldwide, there’s no surprise they are so popular to catch. To become […]
If you’re a carp angler, you will be well aware that carp behave differently to other fish species swimming in our waters and catching them can be challenging. To become a successful carp angler, you not only need to get to grips with all of the tackle available, the rigs, baits and baiting approaches but also how they act in the water and in certain […]
