Guide to entry level “Euro” carp fishing gear
We receive a lot of calls and emails about what gear is needed to start “Euro” carp fishing. There are quite a few terms that can become confusing if you are not familiar with them. The amount of knowledge available on the internet can be overwhelming so I will try to explain the basic carp …
The “Turbo” German Rig – The Best Bottom Bait Carp Rig?
Tying up the Gardner Turbo German Rig. Very simple to make and extremely effective. All the components are from Gardner Tackle via Big Carp Tackle here in the USA. For a parts list for this rig had over to EC Angling. Thanks for watching!
Learning the Hard Way: Tournament Carp Fishing in Colorado
These past few years, the latest challenge I embarked upon, was the local tournament carp fishing scene. With thousands of hours fishing under my belt, dozens and dozens of of trophy carp banked, I was confident my success would translate into a tournament setting. How wrong this turned out to be! In 2015 a local …
Rigwise Foam
Rig tangles are always a concern while casting. There are a number of ways you can make your rig less likely to tangle, such as PVA sticks. But what if you just want to wack out a single bait? Rig foam is the answer, and the Rigwise Foam from Gardner is a great option. …
The Small Lake – Session 1 2018 (bass and crappie angler invasion)
Carp Tackle Unboxing #2 (WARNING: Covered in children) – Gardner Tackle, Rod Hutchinson baits
Tying a rig for a PVA bag
For most of my koi fishing I have found that a hiviz pop-up is really effective. This Rod Hutchinson Force pop-up in 12mm fits the bill nicely. Some children love pictures…And some children don’t like them at all. He was very happy right before and after and I just have to live with the …
Koi with Kids
When taking kids fishing, where you decide to fish is the biggest thing that will make it successful – the same applies to catching koi. Finding the right place to fish is the hardest part of any kid-koi adventure, unlike a “normal” fishing trip, the ability to play in the dirt or ride bikes makes …
Classic Carp Fishing Video from Bernie Haines
It has taken me some time to finally get this video uploaded for everyone to see. This was produced in 1995. I had to have it converted from VHS to DVD. It’s quite old and the quality is not the best however it has been enshrined in my memory since it was released. Carp fishing …