It’s difficult for me to pinpoint when a year begins and ends with my angling, and to be honest I wasn’t entirely sure if it was a good year for me; however within a few moments it became apparent it was a remarkable year that would take a lot for me to surpass, many quixotic …
Tag: Gardner Tackle
Carp fishing in the Capital: Washington DC Tidal Basin Carpin’
There are lots of places to fish in the USA, but perhaps none so iconic as the tidal basin in Washington DC. For those of you that might not know what the tidal basin is, it is a ~107 acre reservoir that connects the Potomac River with the original purpose of providing water to flush …
Understanding Carp Rigs Part II (updated)
Here in part II we’ll explore some of the rigs that have proved effective here in North America and when and where you might want to use them. One of the advantages we have in North America is an abundance of carp catching opportunities which allows us to properly test different rigs. It should be …
Review: Gardner Seeker Marker Float
The Seeker Marker Float from Gardner is one of the many choices available, but it is not just any old float - it offers excellent cast-ability, visibility, and a price tag under $10.
How to tie a pop-up rig
There are many different rigs that can be used with pop-up hook baits, with a a varying amount of difficulty involved in tying them. The rig detailed here may look fairly involved, but in reality the only thing making it more complicated than a basic hair rig is an over hand knot holding a rig …
2015 Connecticut CARP Open
The Tournament… my view As many will know I’m primarily a short session angler fishing 4-6 hour sessions plus a few overnights. In the past decade I’ve fished only two week long tournaments (Baldwinsville & Big 5 Carp in Romania) plus a just a handful of multi day sessions. So it was with some trepidation …
Gardner Tackle USA – Team Member Evan Cartabiano
It is with great pride that I can announce that I am now part of the Gardner Team. Gardner Tackle kit is top quality and I can really get behind it and feel good showing it to other anglers as I have been using it for years and know it to be top end gear that will …
Understanding Carp Rigs – Part III (updated)
Understanding Carp Rigs – Part III This is where it should all come together… no matter what rig you choose it must work correctly to make sure the hook ends up securely positioned in the fishes lip. Rig Mechanics In a recent carp forum exchange someone stated “EVERY RIG is nothing more than a PERSONAL opinion..” Well …
Carp Safety – going beyond the mat!
Carp Safety – going beyond the mat! You only have to see a photo like this posted on Facebook with a carp lying on bare ground or being held up by its gills to see the passion that is generated toward better handling and fish care. The problem, as I’ve discovered recently, is that too …
Setting up a Spod or Spomb
Spombs & Spods come in all shapes & sizes and are a great tool when you want to get either a few extra hook baits or perhaps even several pounds of bulk feed & particles into your chosen swim. They have certainly become an invaluable part of any carp anglers armory. However one of the …