Are Carp Big Goldfish?

Are Carp Big Goldfish?

Carp can grow to unimaginable sizes that dwarf the native fish swimming in a lot of waters, it’s no wonder that carp fishing is becoming increasingly popular across the world, especially in the UK and Europe. Day ticket commercial fisheries are common where carp anglers can pay a one off permit price to fish venues for many species of carp stacked in the water. Commonly, […]

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How To Set up a Feeder Rig? – The Easiest Methods

How To Set up a Feeder Rig? – The Easiest Methods

Fishing for carp and other coarse species of fish is becoming more popular year in and year out, with millions of anglers spending time on the banks regularly. Carp fishing has become increasingly popular over the years and is a common hobby in the UK and across Europe. Over the years, new methods of targeting these fish have been developed to take advantage of the […]

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Can You Catch Carp on a Match Rod? – Explained

Can You Catch Carp on a Match Rod? – Explained

If you’re new to carp angling and have been looking to stock up on the essential tackles such as a new rod, reel and other end tackle required, then there is much to choose from. Over the years, many types of rods have been developed specialised to specific fishing scenarios to aid in catching the species and size of fish you intend to catch. Tackle […]

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Can You Pick Up Carp By The Mouth?

Can You Pick Up Carp By The Mouth?

Carp fishing is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with millions of anglers taking to the banks at least a few times a year. In this day and age, carp angling is as popular as ever, and new anglers are flocking to the sport every year to catch some of the native fish species that inhabit the waters near them. The proximity to nature, learning a new […]

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What is a Ghost Carp? – Breeding, Identification & Catching Them

What is a Ghost Carp? – Breeding, Identification & Catching Them

Carp fishing is becoming increasingly popular, with millions of anglers taking to the banks regularly to try and get some carp in the net. Their powerful bodies, large sizes, fast growth rates, and elusive nature makes for great sport, and there’s no doubt the sport will continue to increase in popularity. Commercial carp fisheries and day ticket waters are common up and down the UK […]

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Can you Catch Carp on a Fly Rod? – Tackle, Flies & Approach

Can you Catch Carp on a Fly Rod? – Tackle, Flies & Approach

Carp are fast becoming one of the most popular sport fish in the UK and across Europe, with millions of anglers taking to the banks regularly in the hope of putting a few carp in the net. Since its inception in around the 18th century in the UK, anglers have consistently developed new and modern techniques to target these fish. Mainly, these carp fishing tactics […]

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Do Carp Like Bloodworms? – Bloodworm Tactics

Do Carp Like Bloodworms? – Bloodworm Tactics

Carp fishing can seem like a complex hobby if you’re unfamiliar with the specialised tackle, baits, carp behaviours, rigs and the various fishing approaches you can use to get your first fish in the net. The baits used for catching carp vary widely from your typical worms and maggots to specialised baits developed to catch carp, such as boilies and some pellets. These carp can […]

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What do Perch Eat? – UK & America

What do Perch Eat? – UK & America

Perch are an extremely common course fish in the UK that can be caught in rivers, small streams, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, canals and nearly all (mainly) lowland water within the UK. Perch are not huge fish but put up a great fight for their small size. Currently, the world record stands at over 8 lbs but catching a perch in the 2 or 3 lb […]

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Can Carp See Fishing Line? – Solved

Can Carp See Fishing Line? – Solved

Carp are known to be hard to catch, which provides a challenge to new and experienced anglers. This is partly why carp are fast becoming extremely popular to target as a sport fish. Many specialised tactics and approaches to targeting carp are tailored to the carp’s behaviour as they swim in the water below you. To become an experienced angler, you need to gain a […]

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When Are Carp at their Heaviest?

When Are Carp at their Heaviest?

Carp fishing is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, Europe and other parts of the world, with millions of anglers taking to the banks to try and beat their PBs every year. Carp have been selectively bred over decades which has seen consistent growth in these fish, with world record weights being recorded every few years as successful newly bred fish put on more weight […]

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