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 […]
In this post we’re going to take a look at the carp fishing technique of spodding. For a lot of carp anglers, using a spod never really springs to mind and many people prefer to stick to the basics and avoid these more advanced techniques. Personally, I believe that the basics should be mastered before branching out into techniques such as using a spod but […]
Method feeder fishing for coarse fish is often regarded the most productive technique throughout the year. The method feeder and the fishing style adjoined is extremely versatile and provides opportunity to fish various baits with perfect presentation every time. Not only is method feeder fishing one of the easiest ways for catching carp no matter the season it is also pretty straight forward to learn […]
It is incredibly well-known in the coarse and carp fishing world that fishing the method feeder with micro pellets can be one of the most productive methods throughout the year. By mastering the method feeder, you can near guarantee catches on every session, but one factor you’re going to need to perfect is mixing micro pellets to mould around your method feeder. If your pellets […]
