Followers of big fish day-ticket angler Tom Maker will have no doubt have seen his recent announcement; he’s launching a new content subscription service called CineCarp TV. Following in the footsteps of Cypography and CarpFix, CineCarp TV aims to bring the ultimate entertainment in carp fishing to their subscriber base. Tom, who most will know…
Carp fishing lakes in West Yorkshire has come on leaps and bounds in the past 15 years. Where once you would struggle to catch a 20lb carp, you now have an array of carp lakes to suit all carp angling abilities. From weedy gravel pits like The Approach Fisheries, to classic day-ticket angling on Ladywood,…
Ladywood Lakes is well-known amongst the Yorkshire carp fishing community, but fast gaining a reputation for being one of the best day ticket carp lakes in the UK. A complex of two lakes, Ladywood offers excellent fishing for carp anglers who are both looking for a challenge or a bend in the rod. The big…
Experience shines through when it comes to refining quality carp bait, and Premium Carp Fishing is a brand founded on a long-history of baiting making by Gary Spencer going back over 40 years. Those who know the PCF brand as it is today will be aware that their success as a commercial business has been…
There are two types of carp you are likely to encounter the most when fishing in the UK; mirror carp and common carp. But as a species, carp, otherwise known as ‘Cyprinus Carpio’ offer much more in terms of their distinct types. Every now and then you might find yourself peering into your landing net…
With day ticket venues becoming increasingly busy, it’s no surprise to see anglers seeking out some good canal carp fishing in the UK. We’re blessed to have such extensive waterways, with over 2000 miles of fishable canals in the UK. But there in lies the challenge. That’s a hell of a lot of water to…
While most of us are happy just being out and catching, deep down we really want to catch the biggest carp we can. And while big carp in the UK are now more accessible than ever, a 50lb carp is still a very big fish to most anglers! If a 50 is on your hit…
A1 Pits is a complex of 6 lakes nestled between the A1, the East Coast Mainline and the River Trent in South Muskham. Whilst the lakes are multi-species, and the complex controls a stretch of the River Trent known for it’s barbel, it is predominantly carp anglers that fish A1 Pits. And it’s not surprising…
Esnes Quarry is a mature, 18 acre ex-sand and gravel pit nestled in the the countryside on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border. Previously an exclusive syndicate, as of 2023 the lake has opened as a day ticket, offering the chance for the everyday angler to pit their wits against their impressive stock of over 600 carp. The…
On the hunt for a PB and need the best carp fishing scales that your budget can stretch to? You’ve come to the right place! Scales are undoubtedly one of the most important pieces of kit in your armoury. While they often go weeks without use (when we’re blanking) there’s nothing more important than having…
