As summer begins to draw to a close and Autumn approaches many carp anglers will lock away their tackle as temperatures start to drop. This can be a massive mistake as carp fishing throughout the autumn months can be extremely rewarding when the conditions are just right. In perfect autumn conditions, as winter approaches, the carp will start to feed heavily to pack on weight […]
Fishing for carp in the winter months can be a difficult and tricky affair. Due to the difficulty of winter carp fishing, many anglers just don’t fish them during this time and instead dedicate their efforts from spring to autumn. But, carp still actively feed in the winter, and big fish can be caught. Let’s look at the best winter carp fishing rigs, and then […]
Selecting the correct hook for carp fishing can be extremely daunting for new and even experienced anglers’ with the massive selection available in tackle shops today. Hooks come in various sizes, shapes, eye or spade varieties, gapes and even different point lengths. Selecting the correct type of hook for your fishing session can have a massive effect on your catch rates and help you avoid […]
The large selection of feeders available on the market today provides an extremely versatile method for catching carp and many other coarse fish. Whether it be a method feeder for fishing micro pellets, a cage feeder for fishing groundbait mixed with chopped worms or a maggot feeder for baiting up swims with maggots, it is no doubt that feeder fishing is one of the best […]
Many carp anglers that frequent the banks of your local carp fishing venues like to believe they know how to catch carp and in a lot of cases this will be the case. However, one thing that many anglers lack knowledge on is how carp behave beneath the surface. By learning these carp habits and behaviours you can greatly increase your catch rates. In this […]
It is without a doubt that sweet corn has its place in the top few carp fishing baits. Is extremely versatile and can be used in every carp fishing session no matter what method you are fishing at every venue. Carp and plenty of other coarse fish struggle to turn away from the bright colour and sweet taste, so why would you not want to […]
As the seasons progress, temperatures drop and rise and the weather changes, so does carp fishing and the approach you should be taking. Throughout the year your carp fishing techniques should adapt and change with the seasons and weather which can make it quite difficult to keep track of the most productive way of fishing in each season. I have already covered tips for the […]
As all you carp anglers should know, the weather can have a massive impact on your catch rate from day to day. Whether it be a high pressure weather system in the winter or a low pressure weather system in the summer the results vary drastically. I’ve already taken a look at how carp fishing in the rain effects your chances of catching but does […]
If you are bold enough to venture out carp fishing when temperatures are low throughout the winter months then you could potentially have a tough time. Not only is the weather less than pleasant weather but unfortunately carp are quite often far harder to catch through the winter months. As the cold weather sets in and water temperatures drop as the winter approaches the carp […]
In this post we’re going to take a step back from the posts on purely fishing techniques and take a look at carp spawning behaviours to understand how this can affect fishing when the spawning season arrives. If you have visited a lake and witnessed the fish splashing wildly in the shallows of the lake then the chances are you have arrived for a fishing […]
