HONEST EVALUATION With the winter well and truly underway I have been looking back at my fishing over the last few months to evaluate my results and to ask myself honestly if I could have done better. I would think most regular anglers have family, work and various other commitments and interests that can limit …
Old Friends
Recently I took a little trip through the New England area to visit some old friends who are also CAG members and try and catch a few fish on the new to be released CC Moore Equinox Bait Range. While visiting one area with Dean Brookes I landed a new PB mirror so I was …
WINTER CARPING: Myths, Misconceptions and Madness!
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 …
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 …
Meet the contributor – Brian Wingard
Very pleased to introduce Brian Wingard to the Big Carp News team. He is a powerhouse in USA carp fishing, with a huge following on his blogs and you tube pages. He is a representative for TOKS Big 4, a CC Moore consultant, and also has done an awful lot to promote carp fishing in …
Chasing Dreams: So Long Summer
Well, it looks like summer is finally on it’s way out and my favorite period of the year is here. The Fall. What’s so special about this magical few months? Apart from the cooler more stable weather, the stunning color of the foliage and less issues from poisen ivy and mosquito’s, it is a period …
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 …
A Canadian Adventure
The idea of a Canadian fishing adventure has been firmly implanted in my mind for as long as I can remember. For years I have listened to the stories of my dad’s fishing trips into the deep wilderness of Canada. Ever since I heard those stories I have wanted to have an adventure of my …
NGT Review
Supreme Ali Rod Pod – XS9000 Big Pit Carp Runner – Bite Alarm – Orellana Carp – Camo Line The NGT Supreme Ali Rod Pod does what you need it to do: hold your rods. It is reasonably sturdy, and supports 13’ rods without a problem. It is sufficiently adjustable to cope with a variety …
Dog Days of Summer
Summer time is well underway as I write this article with the last two weeks giving us over 8 days of 90 degree weather. While most of you no doubt love the warm weather and the opportunity to sunbath and hang out at the beach, personally I am counting down the days until the Fall …