Carp Gear

Korda Kaizen Carp Rods: What We Know

Last week Korda announced what we had been expecting for some time: The launch of the Korda Kaizen Carp Rods. Now, if you’re an avid watcher of Korda videos, you’ll have had this sussed for a while. Korda have given us subtle glances of a rod blank etched with Kaizen on many of their shoots,…

Best Brolly System for Carp Fishing

Looking to channel your inner Terry Hearn and fish from under an open-fronted, old school brolly? Let’s check out the best carp brolly system you should have amongst your kit this year! Brolly systems used to be all the rage in the 90’s. Before quick-erect bivvies like the Tempest or Titan hit the market, the…

Best Spod Reel (Retrieve Your Spomb Fast!)

Looking for a spod reel to accompany your spod rod and help you master your baiting game? Let’s check out the best spod reel you should have in your armoury this year. It’s no doubt that a spod reel can drastically improve your spodding set up. With braid-friendly line clips and excellent cranking power, they’re…

Best Spod Rod For Accurate Baiting

Spombing or spodding is a super accurate baiting method, but you need the right rod for the job. If you’re looking for your first or next spod rod, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s check out the best spod rod you can buy in 2023. Where have the years gone? I remember my first…

Best Carp Fishing Jacket (Thermal & Waterproof)

Looking for a jacket that’ll keep you warm and dry without looking like the Michelin Man? Let’s check out the best carp fishing jacket that you can buy this year. Gone are the days of having to wear a bulky carp fishing suit. Whilst they are warm, they can be very restricting when it comes…

Best 10ft Carp Rods (That Can Still Cast 100 Yards)

Size doesn’t matter so much with carp rods anymore. If you’re looking for a set of 10ft rods that are nimbler and easier to transport, without limiting your casting range, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s check out the best 10ft carp rods for 2023. 16 years ago when I started carp fishing, shorter…

Best Spod Braid to Avoid Frap Ups/Crack Offs

Looking to spool up with braid that’ll keep your spomb hitting the clip every time? Let’s check out the best spod braid you should have on your spod/spombing setup this year. Spod braids have improved massively in recent years. Gone are the days of making use of some dodgy sea fishing braid on your spod…

Best Boilie Crusher to Crumb Boilies Fast

Give your fingers a rest and save some time in the process, as it’s time to check out the best boilie crusher for carp fishing in 2022. It seems that anglers are using crushed boilie in their mixes more than ever right now. And it’s easy to see why. By grinding up your baits, you…

Best Boilie Catapult for Baiting Up

Put down the spomb rod and throwing stick, as it’s time to check out the best boilie catapult for baiting up in 2022. OK, so it might be less common to see catapults used on the banks these days, but that doesn’t mean they don’t work. Catapults can be one of the most effective short-medium…

8 Best Budget Carp Rods in 2023

Carp rods don’t have to cost the earth. If you’re looking to find a set of rods that will leave some extra change in your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s check out the best budget carp rods for 2023. Carp rods have come a long way in recent years. In the past…