There are many different types of carp swimming in commercial fisheries and natural waters up and down the UK, across Europe and other parts of the world. The mirror and common carp are plentiful in waters and the most common types of carp caught and stocked. One type of carp you’re not going to come across very often and sparks interest between anglers and non-anglers […]
Method-feeding fishing is an extremely popular method for catching carp and other coarse species in commercial fisheries. It allows you to cast small bundles of carp-attracting ingredients such as groundbait or micropellets with your hook bait presented within. The method feeder is great for baiting up a small area with not too much bait at large distances and accurately (depending on your casting ability). I’ve […]
Carp fishing can seem like a complex hobby if you’re unfamiliar with the specialised tackle, baits, carp behaviours, rigs and the various fishing approaches you can use to get your first fish in the net. The baits used for catching carp vary widely from your typical worms and maggots to specialised baits developed to catch carp, such as boilies and some pellets. These carp can […]
Carp have been introduced into nearly every continent except the poles. In the UK and across Europe, they are regarded as sport fish, and millions of anglers will regularly head to the banks to try and beat their PB or get plenty of fish in the net. Commercial day ticket carp waters are common in the UK, where anglers can pay for a day catch […]
There’s no shortage of carp fishing baits on the market today. A trip into any tackle shop across the UK will have shelves lined with boilies, pellets, groundbaits, pop-ups and even coloured or flavoured sweetcorn. The extensive range of carp baits in different sizes, flavours and colours can make selecting the most effective bait for the job a little confusing to beginner anglers. The bottom […]
On the surface, carp may seem common and fairly uninteresting fish, with not many anglers paying attention to their anatomy. It is, without a doubt that the best anglers among us will have some sort of understanding of the anatomy and behaviours of the fish they enjoy catching. The anatomy and behaviours of the fish directly impact the fishing approaches that have been developed over […]
If you’re interested in carp angling, I’m sure you’ve caught many carp or at least seen plenty of pictures of carp caught by anglers. Distinguishing between types of carp should be reasonably straightforward, with each having distinct features that you can easily spot, such as the significantly reduced number of scales on mirror carp or the full bodies of scales of commons. Carp come in […]
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 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 […]
