Perch are an extremely common course fish in the UK that can be caught in rivers, small streams, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, canals and nearly all (mainly) lowland water within the UK. Perch are not huge fish but put up a great fight for their small size. Currently, the world record stands at over 8 lbs but catching a perch in the 2 or 3 lb […]
Carp fishing is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, Europe and other parts of the world, with millions of anglers taking to the banks to try and beat their PBs every year. Carp have been selectively bred over decades which has seen consistent growth in these fish, with world record weights being recorded every few years as successful newly bred fish put on more weight […]
Carp are common across the globe, and there are species of carp in nearly every continent apart from the poles. Due to this, there is likely a species of carp swimming in waters in your country. In some places, such as the UK and Europe, carp are regarded as a sport fish, and millions of anglers will take to the banks to fish for them […]
With the end of Autumn not far away and the air temperature starting to drop as we move closer to winter, many fair-weather anglers will have already packed up their tackle for winter. The weather and seasons greatly impact how carp react below the water’s surface and can be a basic indication of how well your carp fishing session will go. Carp tend not to […]
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 […]
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 […]
With temperatures slowly dropping and winter just around the corner, man carp anglers will be packing away their gear until the spring of the year when the weather improves. If you’re a keen carp angler, you’ll be aware that carp are cold-blooded fish and are far more active in feeding when the water is warmer. During winter, as temperatures drop and the water temperature with […]
There’s no doubt that carp are the largest freshwater fish species present in the UK. They easily dwarf the majority of other coarse fish species, and there’s no wonder carp fishing is so prevalent in the UK and across Europe. Their muscular, fat and powerful bodies put an excellent fight if you’re lucky enough to get one on the end of your line. You may […]
