Carp Gear

Best Casting Line for Carp Fishing [Hit 30+ Wraps!]

Need to fish at range but hindered by your current mainline? It’s time to check out the best casting line for carp fishing. Technique is probably the most important aspect of distance casting. But good technique can be limited by not using the correct gear, including your mainline. Choosing the right casting line is fundamental…

Black Friday Carp Fishing Deals on Rods, Bivvies, and More

Black Friday is not far away. However, some retailers are already announcing their offers. I’ve been sifting through all of the deals so far, from rods and reels, to bite alarms and bivvies. Here are our favourite offers so far on Carp Squad recommended gear. If you’ve been waiting to purchase some new carp fishing…

7 Best Winter Boilies in 2023

It’s time to clear out the freezer and stock up on some fresh bait as we check out the best winter boilies! Boilies are undoubtedly one of the best all year round carp baits. They are known to carp as a highly digestible, protein packed food source that can keep them going through the winter…

Bait Boats On Finance: How & Where To Get One

Bait boats are one of the most expensive tackle items you can own as a modern day carp angler. Whilst you can get bait boats from as little as £300, market leading boats with all of the added accessories can cost in excess £2000! It’s no small sum, and that’s why buying bait boats on…

Best Bite Alarm Bobbins: 6 To Choose From

Looking for some new carp bobbins to improve your bite indication or just give your set up a new lease of life? Let’s check out the best bite alarm bobbins on the market right now. Bobbins are vital for accurate bite indication. When set up correctly, they help you understand whether you’ve ‘been done’, had…

Best Budget Bite Alarms: 5 To Choose From

Despite how some anglers think, expensive Delkim or Fox Alarms won’t help you catch more fish. If you’re on a budget, you can find some alarms that will offer you the same bite indication and features for a fraction of the price. Let’s check out the best budget bite alarms for carp fishing! Bite alarms…

Best Bank Sticks for Carp Fishing: 5 To Choose From

On the lookout for some new metalware that’ll keep your carp setup feeling solid as a rock? We’ve got you covered. Let’s check out the best bank sticks for carp fishing! Whilst not the most popular, bank sticks still have their place in many anglers setups. Giving you plenty of flexibility, bank sticks can be…

Best Tackle Box for Carp Fishing (Stay Organised!)

The best tackle box for carp fishing is one that allows you to keep your terminal tackle neat and tidy. Ideally, you want something that’s easily accessible and well organised to help you tie rigs faster and fish more effectively. Like most of the carp gear on the market these days, there are loads of…

Best Carp Cradle – Protecting Your Carp

When you catch a carp, you’re going to want to make sure that you have the right equipment to look after it on the bank. A carp cradle is fundamental to protecting carp, and a common requirement on most UK fisheries. There are lots to choose from on the market, so we’ve created this buyers…

Best Carp Landing Net: Full List & Options

The best carp landing net is on that will help you easily land your carp without providing any damage to the fish. If you’re lucky to catch plenty of carp, a landing net can be one of your most well used (and often abused) pieces of kit. However, in my experience, buying a landing net…