With summer approaching, many more anglers will flock to fisheries across the UK in search of carp. But can you really become a top angler if you don’t know anything about the fish you’re hoping to catch? Probably not. From feedings grounds to the habitat to their nature, a good angler needs to know everything there is to know about a particular fish species if […]
Is that the smell of summer in the air? Of course, it is! As soon as summer approaches , all that many Brit wants to do is go carp fishing. Since UK summers are so unpredictable, any sunny day are a great chance to go coarse fishing. But why is carp fishing so popular among coarse fishermen, and why do so many people ask for […]
Are carp invasive? Yes, in areas that they are not native to, they can be very destructive to the habitats and also put a serious strain on the native fish that inhabit the waters they are introduced to. Let’s take an in-depth look at carp in terms of them being an invasive species and how they can affect non-native ecosystems. Carp as an Invasive Species […]
Carp fishing with prawns as a bait selection is often overlooked by many anglers. Let’s take a deeper look at prawns and how they could be a great bait choice for you to experiment with on the water. Do Carp actually Eat Prawns? Absolutely! Even if the variety of prawns or shrimp are simply frozen cocktail shrimp from the store and in no way native […]
Let’s get it out there: carp fishing with pellets can be easy, it’s not difficult. I know you aren’t still convinced, and you must have questions like: Why choose pellet bait over other baits? Which pellet type to pick? And what happens if we do not mix micro pellet for method feeders properly? Well, I have answers to all your questions in this article. It’s […]
Answering the question of what the best season for carp fishing is isn’t really a straight forward answer. There are many periods throughout the seasons that can be phenomenal times to catch carp. Let’s dive into the topic and see if there is a definitive season that outshines the rest. Personal Preference We should probably start this article simply by saying that this is kind […]
On various corners of the world, carp fishing is ranked high up in the world of angling. In some areas, not so much, but we will be targeting those who revere carp fishing as an elite level of sport. But, if you are new to carp fishing or want to know more about it, there are a number of aspects you should know about. One […]
Margin fishing for carp is typically underutilized by many carp anglers who prefer fishing swims, casting long distance in search of carp, while ignoring the shallow waters by their feet, where carp will frequent. This post will take a detailed look into margin fishing. What Is Margin Fishing? Margin fishing, simply speaking, is fishing very close to the bank instead of casting out to the […]
As far as carp fishing with worms go I’d say it’s pretty uncommon. I genuinely don’t think I can recall speaking to more than a handful of people using worms at any carp venue I’ve visited. Does this mean they are completely useless? Well no, not exactly. Worms can actually be a great bait for fishing for carp when used in the right situations and […]
Do carp feed in the winter? Well, yes they do. Many carp anglers thought in years past that carp feed little if never in the winter months, but this is almost never the case, let’s take a deeper look at a carps feeding habits in the winter months. Do Carp Feed in Winter? Yes, carp do feed in the winter, but it’s highly dependent on […]
