Carp angling can be seen as quite a complete sport for beginners with a lot of things to learn to put your fish in the net consistently. To become a successful carp angler you must learn how to read the water to locate the fish, how to use the tackle available to you effectively, what rigs to use and how to tie them and also […]
There are many tactics and approaches that you target carp with, such as heavy bottom rigs, float fishing, and even fishing on the surface, which all come with different tackle to suit. As a new carp angler, selecting the right first rod can be challenging with the number of rods available to your and seemingly complex specifications. Reading of length, test curves, and action may […]
Method feeder fishing is an extremely popular method of fishing and it is commonly used by carp anglers fishing well-stocked commercial fisheries. Method feeders allow you to cast small bundles of moulded fish-attracting baits, such as ground baits or micropellets, with your hook bait presented within. After your method feeder and moulded bait hits the water, it will start to break down and fall away, […]
There is nothing worse than consistently blanking on carp fishing sessions and feeling no matter how long you put into your sessions, you still can’t hook into a fish. The reality is, sometimes things don’t go your way, the conditions are right, you can’t find any feeding fish and blanks do happen. But, if you’re consistently blanking on a venue when a lot of other […]
Carp fishing is becoming increasingly popular over the years, with millions of anglers in the UK alone taking to the banks regularly to try and put some carp and other coarse fish in the net. If you’re new to angling, then learning the various techniques, rigs, baiting approaches, tackle, and watercraft may seem overwhelming. To be honest, if you’re entirely new to carp angling, there […]
Carp fishing is an extremely popular sport across the world, especially in the UK and across Europe. Millions of anglers take to the banks regularly with many new beginner anglers taking up the sport every year. Plenty of specially designed carp rods, fishing tackle, baits and accessories in tackle stores have been developed over the years to aid new and experienced carp anglers. There’s a […]
Boilies are arguably the best and most used bait for carp fishing. They come in a massive range of flavours, colours, and sizes and with different ingredients to appeal to the carp swimming in the water below us. The make-up of boilies means that they can only last a certain period before going off, and this will differ depending on what type of boilie you […]
If you’re new to carp angling and have been looking to stock up on the essential tackles such as a new rod, reel and other end tackle required, then there is much to choose from. Over the years, many types of rods have been developed specialised to specific fishing scenarios to aid in catching the species and size of fish you intend to catch. Tackle […]
Carp fishing is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with millions of anglers taking to the banks at least a few times a year. In this day and age, carp angling is as popular as ever, and new anglers are flocking to the sport every year to catch some of the native fish species that inhabit the waters near them. The proximity to nature, learning a new […]
Carp are fast becoming one of the most popular sport fish in the UK and across Europe, with millions of anglers taking to the banks regularly in the hope of putting a few carp in the net. Since its inception in around the 18th century in the UK, anglers have consistently developed new and modern techniques to target these fish. Mainly, these carp fishing tactics […]
