Guides

A selected of helpful articles and guides on all things carp fishing. Learn more about finding carp, tying up new rigs and bait preparation, and everything in between.

Pre Baiting For Carp

Pre baiting for carp is one of the biggest edges you can have over other anglers on your chosen venue. Pre baiting a particular area improves fish confidence, get’s them used to seeing your bait as a food source and therefore marking them easier to catch. At least that’s the idea anyway! But it’s not…

Carp Fishing in October

Carp fishing in October can be one of the most prolific times of the year. In fact, many anglers consider it one of the best months for carp fishing in the UK. The carp are in excellent condition and they love to have a big feed at this time of year, making big hits of…

What is a spod rod? Learning to spod accurately

As a carp fishing beginner, you may be wondering ‘what is a spod rod?’. Many carp anglers fish with four or five rods in their setup; three carp rods, a spod rod and a marker rod. Throughout this article, we’ll give you an overview of what a spod rod is, how it can help you…

Why Do Carp Jump Out of the Water?

Different species of fish jump out of the water for various reasons. Some common reasons carp species leap out of the water include to clean themselves, and to feed. This is just a short version of the answer, but we will cover this in more detail below. Read to learn more about why carp jump…

When Do Carp Spawn in The UK?

If you are wondering when carp spawning occurs in the UK, you are at the right place. The short answer is that they tend to spawn as early as April, and some would go as late as August. However, most of carp spawn between May and June. If you are looking to understand the intricacies…

Tips for Hot Weather Carp Care

Like anything left out in the sun, your carp care equipment can become incredibly hot during the summer months. If you’re lucky enough to bag a few carp during a heatwave, it’s vital that you think ahead when bringing them up onto the bank. Carp are delicate creatures. Whilst they’re probably already suffering from lower…

Do you need a shock leader for spodding?

Do you need a shock leader for spodding? This is a common question for anyone new to spodding/spombing and generally baiting up at range. Typically, most carp anglers do prefer to use a shock leader as a preventative measure for crack offs. However, there are times when you can get away without using one. MORE…

How to hold a carp correctly (and for the best photo!)

Carp are a delicate species, so when they’re on the bank, we must do everything possible to make sure that they are looked after and returned safely. Knowing how to hold a carp is a key aspect of good carp care. Failing to hold a carp properly can result in dropping, scale damage and serious…

What Breaking Strain Line For Carp Fishing?

What breaking strain line for carp fishing? – A common and very important question for anyone new to the sport. If you’ve been fishing for smaller species before, you’ll no doubt know that you will need a stronger mainline for carp fishing. Carp are incredibly powerful fish, capable of long, hard battles under the rod…

Carp Fishing in Heavy Weed: Top Tips for Success

Carp fishing in heavy weed can be daunting. But get your tactics right, and the results are there to be had. Carp love to be in and around weed. It’s full of natural food and provides a secure base for them to hold up in. Learning how to carp fish in weed will put you…