Many carp rigs involve stiff boom sections and the best way to make them nice and neat is to use a crimp.
Gardner Crimpit Tool & Crimps
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Follow The Rules and Catch More Carp!
Catch More Carp: There are rarely any short cuts to consistently catching big carp… even here in the USA. However there are some basic rules that when followed will certainly increase your chances of success…. Rule #1 Fish where the fish are… An obvious statement perhaps but it’s one that is too often overlooked! …
Record Carp in North America
Just how big do carp grow in North America? Record Carp in North America: That’s a question Steve Broad (editor of UK Carpworld magazine) posed to me while we chatted at the Zwolle back in February 2015. Carpworld’s International section had just carried a picture of Daniel Slaby’s stunning 56lb 4oz common caught from a …
The Method Feeder Rig (MCC Winning Rig) Tutorial
The method feeder rig has been around for a very long time, and it is still one of the best ways of catching a lot of carp. Although I have used this tactic extensively since the early the 2000s, in recent years I had gotten out of the habit except when fishing with a feeder …
Targeting Grass Carp
Some love them and others…well, they love them a lot less. Whatever your thoughts of grass carp are, there is no denying that they achieve some very impressive proportions and can be found over much of the United States. They have been stocked in many waters for weed control and even small ponds can have …
Gardner HydroSink Braid: A Review
Gardner HydroSink Braid is a fast sinking braid with low stretch and great handling characteristics. It is a combination of Dyneema and Kevlar with a Teflon coating which is certainly a top of the line (pun intended!) combination. Unlike many lines on the market, the breaking strain of the line is rated at knot strength, …
Chilling Discoveries: Cold Weather Fishing
Similar to my approach to warm weather fishing, I tend to adopt a flexible strategy for finding fish for cold weather fishing. I’ve learned that fish will be where they are, so it’s crucial to keep an open mind about their whereabouts and feeding areas for the winter months.. While baiting campaigns can be effective, …
The Carp Anglers Group New Member Packet
The Carp Anglers Group New Member Packet can be found here: https://www.bigcarptackle.com/cag-new-membership-pack-gardner-edition List of Gardner Tackle items in the pack: Hair Needle Green Fine Bait Needle Mugga Rig Size 6 Barbed Ambush Rig Size 6 Barbed Dumbell Stops Mixed Covert Quick Lok Swivels Size 8 Covert Anti-Tangle Sleeves C-Thru Green Covert Large Hook Aligner Green …
Gardner Critical MASS Putty: Review
There are a lot of tungsten putties on the market, but they are all not the same. The Gardner Critical Mass Putty is really a premium product, and not just some repackaged product that is sold by many. It is sticky and holds well to hook links and swivels. It is ideal for counterbalancing pop-ups …
Setting Up a Gardner Lead Clip
The lead clip lead arrangement is simple and effective and hence widely used. In this video I demonstrate how to set it up and discuss a few things that you can do to get a little extra from it.