Author: Rob W

  • Stocks Lake Norton Disney [Tips & Tactics]

    Stocks Lake Norton Disney [Tips & Tactics]

    Stocks Lake is the smallest of the six lakes on the relatively newly-opened Embryo Angling Norton Disney Complex. It’s considered one of the easier lakes on the complex, holding the second highest stock per acre behind Hodgetts Lake. Given the unique shape of the lake, resembling a golf club, there is no distance casting required…

  • What is a Ghost Carp? (Breed Info & How to Identify Them)

    What is a Ghost Carp? (Breed Info & How to Identify Them)

    Carp fishing has grown rapidly in popularity over the past twenty years, with a key part of that being due to the variety and type of carp that you can catch. There are around 7 types of carp in the UK, but were here to a talk about just one today; the ghost carp. If…

  • What Do Carp Eat? A Quick Guide to Their Diet

    What Do Carp Eat? A Quick Guide to Their Diet

    Carp are fascinating fish known for their varied diet and ability to adapt to different environments. As an omnivorous species, they feed on a wide range of food sources, from plants to small aquatic creatures. Aside from what we as anglers feed them, carp have access to a wide variety of food items in their…

  • Embryo Angling Ban The Magic Twig

    Embryo Angling Ban The Magic Twig

    The Magic Twig has certainly caused a stir since it’s launch earlier this month. Venues up and down the country banned it before it even hit the shelves. Others waited to assess the product themselves before making a decision. One of those was Embryo Angling, the organisation that boasts a significant number of day ticket…

  • 5 Tackle Releases That Didn’t Go Down Well

    5 Tackle Releases That Didn’t Go Down Well

    Most people will agree that we’re at a point in carp fishing now where products are launched to catch anglers, rather than fish. Some of them make the cut, improving our bank side comfort or enabling us to fish more effectively. But some tackle launches don’t go down so well. Often receiving a backlash on…

  • One More Cast Magic Twig: Game Changer Or Not?

    One More Cast Magic Twig: Game Changer Or Not?

    For months Ali Hamidi and his One More Cast team have teased us with their biggest ever launch. The one product that was destined to ‘change the game’. The one product that had Ali Hamidi in tears after banking one of the largest carp to be caught on an underwater camera. And if you don’t…

  • RidgeMonkey Power Pack Problems (& How To Fix Them)

    RidgeMonkey Power Pack Problems (& How To Fix Them)

    RidgeMonkey power pack problems are not that common, but they can be frustrating when they arise. As far as carp fishing power packs go, the RidgeMonkey is one of the most expensive. As a result, you do expect a high level of reliability. But like most items of technology, they can be prone to problems.…

  • Best Fishing Stove (Cook Fast & Use Less Gas!)

    Best Fishing Stove (Cook Fast & Use Less Gas!)

    On the lookout for a new gas fishing stove so you can get the brews on whilst you’re out on the bank? We’ve got you covered. It might not seem it initially, but a fishing stove quickly becomes a vital part of our gear. The one item that we reach for to warm us up…

  • ESP Quickdraw Mat Review (Is It The Best Compact Mat?)

    ESP Quickdraw Mat Review (Is It The Best Compact Mat?)

    This week on our tried and tested reviews we’re taking a look at the ESP Quickdraw mat. Those that know me know that I like to travel light, often fitting short day sessions in around busy work commitments. Without wanting to compromise on carp care, I’ve always been bogged down by my Avid Carp Cradle…