As the carp begin to wake up in spring, the days are getting longer and the upper layers of the water are beginning to warm. Time for spring carp fishing! So the carp are often taking advantage of this. Presenting a bait in front of the fish where they feel most comfortable is key to …
It’s funny when I read stuff about carp fishing with a carp fly rod on these internetwebs, every becomes obsessed with what fly to use…that is the least of your concerns when you decide to chase carp with some lashed feathers and fur, that said here is a simple fly to tie that has caught …
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Here are the winners for the Carp Of the Month Contest February 2025. They have been notified. Congratulations! Zone 1 – Brian Savage Zone 2- Adam Zahrt Zone 3 – Colin Peters Zone 4 and Overall winner – Richard Gaudreau
Your Nighttime Fortress: Shelters & Bivvies Picture this: you’re out under the stars, rod in hand, chasing those sneaky carp that love to party after dark. Night fishing for carp isn’t just effective—it’s a full-on adventure, as long as you’ve got your act together! Sure, carp will nibble any time of day, but some waters …
Today, we’re visiting Lyons Drove Fishery in Cambridgeshire for winter carp fishing, and there’s a compelling reason for our trip. We’re heading to the ‘Big Res,’ a spot that’s been delivering impressive results this winter. Even in the harshest cold, fish have been biting consistently, making it an ideal location to hopefully land a catch …
A guide to Amino Acids by BioSource Baits: Now available at Big Carp Tackle Store How do amino acids work? THE PROBLEM Carp are stimulated to feed when between 50% and 85% of their chemoreceptors are occupied by amino acids. This ‘Just Right’ receptor coverage is established by generating a precise (~1.2 mg/min) amino acid …
Lewis Porter and Jim Wilson team up to target not just one, but two intimate lakes back to back, both offering different challenges and home to some beautiful carp. The carp can be easier to find on little lakes, but catching them can be a different story! They cover their tactics, bait and thought processes …
Watch Otto and Emma on Part 2 of their fishing adventure. Otto is joined once again by the hilarious Emma as they both set off of a fishing adventure in search of her biggest carp! Nothing comes easy on this trip, and the pair share both moments of joy and despair. Join them on the …
Locked in Winter at Welly: A Carp Angler’s Story by Carl Udry Spending time locked away in a 400-acre country park with 35 acres of water to explore isn’t everyone’s idea of fun—but for me (Carl Udry), it’s sheer magic! Angling in the winter is no easy feat, but when the rewards are there, it’s …
