Carp fishing in the winter? Are you nuts? They don’t bite do they? Are you nuts? The number of times I have been asked these questions and one’s on a similar theme lead me to believe that there are still a lot of misconceptions regarding Winter Carp fishing. I would point out that these …
Category: Tutorials
Back to Basics. The starting point of carp fishing the easy to tie hair rig step by step with video.
I just wanted to go over some basics with everyone. For the intermediate or seasoned carp angler this is common knowledge how to tie a hair rig but for anyone just getting started in carp fishing this can be one of the most valuable things you will learn. The hair rig is the rig used …
Weed Beating Tactics
There can be no doubt that the summer months are some of the most challenging periods to consistently catch carp. As well as weather patterns that can fluctuate from ridiculously hot and humid, along with pouring rain and spectacular thunderstorms we also have to contend with the the conditions of the lakes and rivers, floral …
Ethics & Etiquette in Carp Fishing…
Etiquette is defined as a code of behavior that fits within commonly accepted norms and ethics within society or a group. It might not be such a popular term as it once was but its meaning and purpose helps to create an environment for people to interact without the need for written rules or policing. …
The Baiting Pyramid
Unlike today where massive carp are regularly featured in any number of dedicated magazines it only took a 20lb fish to make the angling headlines in the 1970’s. The ‘modern era’ of hair rigs, bolt rigs and long range fishing was still someway off and the capture of any carp, let alone a big one, was …
Getting Results from Shorter Sessions
Fish Less & Catch More… The time and preparation invested ahead of a few days by the water is not only rewarding but eagerly anticipated by many anglers. Tying rigs, sorting and organizing gear, cooking up bait and organizing food and drink supplies is usually essential to make sure a session lasting more than a …
Keep focused this winter by preparing your baits for spring!
Itching to get out on the bank but cant because of the snow and ice? Are thoughts of carp increasingly filling you daydreams?………..ME TOO! Well you can keep yourself focused and sane by preparing some of your baits for spring right now. I like to begin glugging/and oiling my pellets now ready for when those temperatures …
Winter pop up tip – by Craig “Brit” Parkes
The cold winter has come a knocking. With heavy snow, ice and temperatures that make you question your sanity when out on the bank, the carp are also affected and consequently change their feeding patterns. Fish will evaluate the amount of energy required to move to a bait, over the amount of energy it will obtain …
Winter Success: Part 3 – Ringing the Changes
In the first two installments of this series I talked about my approach in winter and also bait application. In this final part I want to highlight some simple rig choices and also how being adaptable and ringing the changes can turn a bleak session into a ‘Red Letter Day’. If you have read any …
Understanding Carp Rigs… Part I
The Basics. When it comes to putting carp in the net there is nothing more important than what’s at the end of your line. And I’m not talking bait here. It simply does not matter if you have the tastiest of carp cuisine, or the finest rods, reels or every other piece of paraphernalia known …