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 […]
Carp Fishing requires some tools and tactics that are very different from fishing for other species. Spombs are one of the tools used in carp angling that is completely different from fishing for other species such as pike or zander and gives carp anglers a very efficient and effective way of baiting in and catching carp. Due to these spombs being massively different to other […]
You have all your gear. Rods rigged, bait accounted for, and now you have to account for the most important part of fishing, find the fish. Carp like any fish species out there are predictable and follow patterns and behaviours that once understood, allow you to have a pretty good idea on where to find them. In this article we will break down some tactics and […]
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 […]
Carp fishing has grown as a massively popular sport across the world especially in the UK and some parts of Europe where carp are seen as high class sport fish. Carp grow to ridiculous sizes and their powerful tails and heavy bodies make for a great fight so its no surprise this sport has become so popular. In the UK literally millions of anglers target […]
In recent years the chod has become common place in many carp anglers approach to catching fish. Many anglers stand by the chod rig and believe it to be the single best rig and set up for catching carp in any fishing situation at any venue. Chod rigs do provide an extra edge for carp anglers in many situations and as this rig starts to […]
How you hold your catch on the bank is essential not only to get a decent looking picture but also to ensure the carp is not injured and stress levels are kept to a minimum. Thankfully the process of holding a carp properly is rather easy and all you’ll need to do is follow a few simple steps to lift the fish correctly, take a […]
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 […]
