Safe carp rigs have been around for quite some time in the carp fishing world and are now a standard in carp fishing. Let’s dive into safety rigs, what they are, and just how they work. What are Safe Carp Rigs? The idea of a safe carp rig is to help the fish escape harm easier in the event of a line break. In the […]
Pre-baiting for carp is one of the most important tactics that you can use as a carp angler to consistently catch carp. Baiting properly is an acquired skill that can take time and experience to master. Many amateur carp anglers fail to see the benefits of pre-baiting and often seem to think it is not worthwhile. This post is sure to debunk this idea and […]
As I’m sure all you carp anglers will know, the weather plays a large part of carp beneath the surface, everything from rain, wind, the temperature and even atmospheric pressure can give you a good indication of how carp are behaving and if they are likely to be caught. For some, the moon phases is also something that they monitor closely as they believe by […]
Different variations in the weather can affect carp fishing in different ways. Let’s dive into the details of how weather affects carp so you can have an understanding of potential spikes in feeding activity or when feeding activity will be negatively impacted. Does Weather Affect Carp Fishing? As mentioned in the introduction briefly weather changes impact all fish species to some extent, not just carp. […]
Carp have a very diverse diet and get sustenance from a very wide range of foods. Let’s take a closer look at what carp eat in the wild, as well as some popular bait types that anglers use Carp are Specialized Feeding Machines Before we get into what carp eat it’s important to understand just how carp feed once they have found a meal. Carp […]
Night fishing for carp can be stellar in the right conditions and add a whole new dynamic to carp fishing. Fishing in the dark presents new challenges and allows the use of different tactics. And let’s be honest, fishing under the stars is pretty cool. Will Carp Feed more at Night? In certain conditions carp will feed at night like they do in the daylight […]
PVA bags are an incredibly powerful tool in the carp fishing world. These bags when filled with bait and cast into precise fishing locations dissolve and spread that carp munching goodness around stealthily hooked presentations. Let’s take a closer look at PVA bags for carp fishing and how to use them successfully. What are PVA Bags? PVA bags are a water soluble clear plastic like […]
Carp fishing with maggots can work exceptionally well for catching carp, especially in the colder winter months. In these colder months the carp become less active, they feed less and move less. When they do feed it’s usually a smaller amount than in the warm months and they are much more selective, this is part of the reason why maggots are so effective during this […]
I know many anglers who avoid fishing around submergent or emergent aquatic vegetation, not just for carp but for any species. I can completely understand why, who wants to spend hours of their limited time fishing dealing with snags and retying rigs? Carp fishing in weed can be pretty productive if done correctly, many anglers don’t take the time or have the patience to fish […]
Float fishing for carp can provide one of the most fun methods for catching these fish. Float fishing is also great for beginners, as it has many similarities to the beginner style of fishing featuring floats or bobbers to detect a fish on your line. But, float fishing is a viable tactic for even the seasoned carp angler. In this article we are going to […]
