Rigs are arguably one of the most complex aspects of carp fishing, there are so many different systems to fit various situations that to someone who isn’t familiar with carp fishing, rigs can feel daunting and off-putting. However, they aren’t anything to be afraid of, and with some practice, you’ll have a diverse set of…
Well, this is an elaborate question. Firstly, because there are a variety of ways to catch carp. Secondly, this is the very question that this website was centered around. However, catching carp isn’t all that difficult. With perseverance and a touch of guidance, anyone can become a competent carp angler. By far the most effective…
Carp fishing is popular in Europe simply because carp grow to enormous sizes and put up an extremely hard fight. Their rapid growth combined with being extremely common, make them a sort-after fish for many anglers. The community around carp fishing has attracted a multitude of new anglers in recent years who all share a…
Carp are among the most popular game fish in the world. They are prized across Europe and many parts of Asia for their looks, strength, and most importantly, size. While most of us are familiar with the Common Carp, which can grow to a healthy 100lbs, there are some other breeds of carp that effortlessly…
The UK is full of some fantastic lakes, full of lots of big carp. Whether you’re looking to find a new local carp lake or want to travel across the country, here are 20 of the best carp lakes throughout the UK: Linear Fisheries Name Location Fish Size Linear Fisheries A map of linear fisheries…
Overnight fishing can be tricky as you have to stay alert and be well prepared in order to have a successful session. For the most part, overnight carp fishing is identical to carp fishing during the day and the vast majority of the conventional tips & tactics apply. However, you do have to make small…
Carp are well-known bottom feeders, they spend their lives hoovering up bait from the lake-bed which is why many novice anglers are surprised when they see a carp break the surface. Most carp fishermen use the break in the surface as a rough indication of where the carp are located, this is an excellent technique…
Spring fishing is sometimes neglected, the main reason for this is many anglers often prefer fishing those hot summer sessions and don’t believe the level of success they’ll have in the spring time is worth the effort. Although it’s a fact that the fish will usually feed more when summer comes around, capitalizing on the…
Commercial carp fishing is without a doubt one of the easiest and most entertaining methods of catching carp, when fishing lakes such as this one you can expect spontaneous bites complied with action pact sessions where you go home after having caught tons of carp. The harsh reality of it is that many anglers do…
To new anglers, carp fishing can seem to be a complex and difficult hobby that requires a big budget and a lot of time. However, this is far from the reality for most people which is why we prefer simpler, easier, and more affordable ways to catch these beauties. The perfect example is float fishing,…
