In the UK and Europe carp are prized as a sort of sport fish with many anglers targetting these large fish with the best interest of keeping them fit and healthy for other people to catch. However, accross the US and Canada carp are fast becoming a massive problem as an invasive species where drastic measuers are taken to reduce their population rapidly. Bowfishing for […]
Knowing and experiencing how to stalk carp can be a lot of fun! Fishing, no doubt, is an exhilarating and fun activity. However, many of you may find the investment of long hours that it requires a bit stressful or boring. Who wouldn’t want to catch the largest number of fish in the shortest period? For this, the best way out is to start stalking […]
Fishing for carp in spring is arguably the best time in the year to catch them. This blog post is going to go through some of the popular tactics, gear, and rigs for spring fishing. To help you answer the question of how to catch carp in the spring. Why Is Spring a Good Time to Catch Carp As the sun starts giving off warm […]
Many new anglers or people interesting in getting into carp fishing often ask about the best methods to catch carp. There is a multitude of methods used to fish for carp, and this wide range of tactics, gear, and methods can overwhelm anglers when they first start dipping their toes into the world of carp fishing. In this article, we will take a look at […]
Although not welcomed as much in certain areas of the world carp fishing is extremely popular in others. In the areas where carp fishing reigns supreme, a good amount of the fishing can be done in rivers. Carp love the flowing, running water, and so should you. If you are a beginning carp angler, knowing the ins and outs of the sport can be tricky. […]
There are endless approaches to catching carp. This differentiates the sport from many other types of angling which makes it no surprise that carp fishing is one of the most sought after sport fish in the UK and across Europe. The diverse and complex approaches to catching these fish takes a lot of skill that differentiates itself from the stereotypical fishing of throwing a float […]
Few methods of carp fishing are more exciting than surface fishing. Seeing the fish subtly break the surface and suck in your bait like a vacuum cleaner is a good way to get the ticker going. In this article, we will take a look at how to surface fish for carp. What is Surface Fishing This may be painfully obvious, but surface fishing is as you […]
Plumbing the depths is a very integral part of effectively catching carp. Plumbing for the first time can be a little confusing, but it is essential to accurately present your bait in the swim, mainly when float fishing. Once you do this a few times it will become quick and easy, and your fish catching rates will undoubtedly improve. Without wasting any more time, lets […]
You have all your gear. Rods rigged, bait accounted for, and now you have to account for the most important part of fishing, find the fish. Carp like any fish species out there are predictable and follow patterns and behaviours that once understood, allow you to have a pretty good idea on where to find them. In this article we will break down some tactics and […]
How you hold your catch on the bank is essential not only to get a decent looking picture but also to ensure the carp is not injured and stress levels are kept to a minimum. Thankfully the process of holding a carp properly is rather easy and all you’ll need to do is follow a few simple steps to lift the fish correctly, take a […]