Spotlight: Wide Gape Hooks – The Wide Gape hooks have a storied history spanning over two decades, assisting anglers in landing numerous large fish. It’s a pattern that has stood the test of time and will likely remain a perennial favorite. This hook was one of Damian Clarke’s early ventures in product development and was …
The History of Carp Fishing and its Evolution: Carp fishing has a long and fascinating history, and has evolved over the years into the popular recreational activity it is today. The origins of carp fishing can be traced back to ancient China, where the fish were first domesticated and raised in ponds as a food …
Carp Fishing: USA vs UK: A sport practiced both the United States and the United Kingdom, but there are some key differences in the way it is practiced in each country. The type of carp that is being pursued is one of the key variations. The most sought-after species in the United States is the …
Carp fishing championships and competitions: Carp fishing is a popular recreational activity in the United States, and there are a number of carp fishing championships and competitions held throughout the country each year. These events provide an opportunity for anglers to test their skills against some of the best carp fishermen in the country, and …
Munch Baits review – I was brought on to the Munch Baits US team back in April of this year, I’ve now been exclusively using the products since then. I wanted to allow some time to try out a range of the products before I wrote a review of my experiences so far. I don’t …
I’ve been using the Avid Lok Down Buzz Pod for over a year now, I’ve found that I’ve used it more and more due to its convenience. What would be the scenarios you would use it? I personally use it in place of a pod, when you get into the warmer months and the ground …
Ridgemonkey Modular Bucket – Everyone has those few items that you ‘can’t leave home without’ when setting off fishing. A few of those items for me are the Ridgemonkey Modular XL bucket and a couple of the Ridgemonkey collapsible buckets. Where to start, there are so many positives for me with these items as I’ve …
Compact Angling Setup – Most of you like me don’t always have 24 hours + you can dedicate to a session. If I’m honest most of my time on the bank varies between 2-8 hours at a time. Life, family, work commitments etc mean that I frequently don’t plan sessions out but rather go when …
Over the winter I was in the market for 3 new reels to pair up with my long-distance rods for the new year, over the last few years I’ve started to favor Daiwa for my reels, just personal preference. For this year I settled on the Daiwa Emblem 45 SCW QD-OT. The OT edition add …
Daiwa GS LTD 4000 – If you’re like me, and you use retractable setups for short sessions, small venues and you’re in the market for a new reel, look no further than the Daiwa GS 4000 Ltd which can been found over at Big Carp Tackle. I’ve been using this reel myself now on my …
