The Gardner Bait Bomb has been around for quite a while, and yet seems to be an overlooked piece of kit that has great potential. For those of you not familiar with the Bait Bomb, it is a device that allows you to form most types of ground bait into a shape to …
What Makes a Big Carp Water?
In the parts of the world where carp are less than popular with the general public, it can be very hard to tell if a body of water will hold large carp before actually fishing in it and finding out (and possibly wasting your time). The factors that allow a lake or river to contain …
Spring Awakenings – Ending on a High
At the end of my previous article I was left with a choice to make; stay in a swim that was producing mostly smaller fish or gamble and move to a spot 45 minutes away to take advantage of the weather conditions. I decided to roll the dice. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF WEATHER PATTERNS My decision …
Spring Review – Brian Wingard
Springtime has many different memories and feelings for all of us. For some it is the excitement of finally hitting the banks after a long winter and for others it is a reflection of previous years and their personal progression. I like to think that all of the above best describes me and that my …
Spring Awakenings – Pre-Spawn Tactics
After the success of my last session which had seen me bank half a dozen fish, topped by a stunning scaley 32lb+ mirror and my first forty of the year I was on a high and itching to get back to the same area to capitalize on the feeding spree the fish were obviously engaged …
The 2013 Wooden Shoe Carp Classic
As we approached the 2013 Wooden Shoe Carp Classic I can only remember thinking how this event could not come fast enough! Last year’s Wooden Shoe Carp Classic had incredible results, with many personal bests for anglers including myself and a couple 30lb+ beasts being landed. This sparked interest from anglers all over the country …
Spring Awakenings
I love the winter! I know that sounds nuts but being out on the banks in the worst possible weather, with snow, ice and low temperatures really makes you appreciate what fishing is all about. Most of the time you have the banks to yourself and once you find the fish it can be hectic …
A Birthday Session To Remember! – by Brian Daugherty
A Birthday Session To Remember! Sitting in class, on my birthday morning of May 10th, I can tell you only one thing for certain, my mind was definitely not focused on algebra equations! My mind was already halfway across the state on our three hour journey to the western side of Michigan, which is where …
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 Cataract Story – by Christine Stout
What does a closed lake, getting thrown out on your ear by DNR for “camping” in a “no camping zone”, cliff descending, hanging and climbing, flat tires and auto mobile rescue missions have in common?? Christine Stout’s weekend of carp fishing that’s what! It started out as a normal trip, key word STARTED of course. …