The snowman rig is commonly classed as one of the best rigs for catching carp throughout the year on many venues. With its simple presentation and irresistible bait it’s no surprise that it has no problem catching carp session after session. This post is going to be focused specifically on the snowman rig, exactly what it is, how you can set up a snowman rig, […]
Carp fishing can be a top-class hobby with lots of ways to catch these fish. Depending on your preferences, you can go from targeting smaller fish to the biggest in specific venues – as you wish by altering your approach. If you love catching giant carp, then “specimen” carp fishing is for you. Never heard of it before? Fret not – you’re at the right […]
Answering the question of what the best season for carp fishing is isn’t really a straight forward answer. There are many periods throughout the seasons that can be phenomenal times to catch carp. Let’s dive into the topic and see if there is a definitive season that outshines the rest. Personal Preference We should probably start this article simply by saying that this is kind […]
Most people are familiar with the koi carp. And usually, the name of the fish produces a mental image of stone-lined ponds in a picturesque setting that is filled with bright and colourful fish. Koi carp definitely have an interesting history and lineage. In this post, let’s take a look at the history, anatomy, and habitat of the koi carp. History and Biological Lineage Koi […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
