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 […]
Few methods of carp fishing are more exciting than surface fishing. Seeing the fish subtly break the surface and suck in your bait like a vacuum cleaner is a good way to get the ticker going. In this article, we will take a look at how to surface fish for carp. What is Surface Fishing This may be painfully obvious, but surface fishing is as you […]
What is a mirror carp? A mirror carp despite what many people think is the same as a common carp, but with a genetic mutation that affects the scales. Instead of having evenly placed and sized scales like a common carp, mirror carp have irregular, large scales that resemble mirrors “hence the name”. Let’s look at the history of the mirror carp, its habits, and […]
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 […]
Carp fishing in many ways is a simple process compared to the summer months and in other ways can give to illusion of the opposite. Your tactics in the winter months need to change to consistently catch carp, and so does your bait selection. So, what is the best bait for carp fishing in winter? Carp Feeding Behaviour in Winter Before we get started on […]
The focus of this post is going to be all about grass carp. Why? Well there’s definitely a greater chance you are going to be able to catch these fish if you know all about their behaviours, feeding habits, the baits they like and you might just find it interesting to know where the fish you love to catch originate from. Grass carp are also […]
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 […]
Though it might not seem like it at first glance, the common carp is a very interesting species of fish, both anatomically and in terms of instinct and behaviour. Let’s take a deep look at this popular European sport fish to find out exactly what common carp are, how they are distributed across the globe and also some of their behaviours. Native Distribution The common […]
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 […]
