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.

5 Causes To Support If You Love Fishing

For many of us, fishing is more than a hobby. A chance to get away, chill out and have some time outdoors, whether you catch or not! But for some members of society, fishing represents the opposite, and they’ll use everything in their power to put blame on the sport. Whether that be anglers leaving…

5 Carp Tackle Items You Probably DON’T Need!

Every now and then you see new items of carp tackle enter the market that look more like they are designed to catch the angler rather than to help catch more carp. Manufacturers are keen to cash in on the ever-growing carp angling market, which often sees them pushing the boundaries in product development. Some…

Night Fishing For Carp: 7 Tips for Success

Night fishing for carp can be a great experience. A chance to be out under the stars and hopefully bag a carp in the late night hours. Getting the most out of your overnighters is all about being prepared. This means having the right equipment equipment and fishing smart. Get everything right though, and the…

How to Load a Carp Barrow

Knowing how to load a carp barrow can have a huge impact on how easy it is to manoeuvre around the lake. Carp barrows are designed to make our sessions easier. However, if loaded incorrectly, they can quickly be cumbersome and hard to push. Loading your barrow properly is all about maintaining a low centre…

8 Carp Fishing in France Tips [Bag a PB Overseas]

Carp fishing in France has become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a chance to get away, soak up the sun and potentially grab a European PB. The key to getting the most out of your trip is to plan ahead and get as much information about the lake you’ll be fishing as possible. Got…

7 Winter Carp Fishing Tips

Carp fishing in the depths of winter can be tough. The fish are less mobile, they rarely give themselves away, and the cold weather can be a real challenge. Carp are catchable in the winter though, as long as you tailor your approach to the conditions. Read on to find out 5 winter carp fishing…

Why is Carp Fishing So Popular?

Our beloved sport has grown massively in recent years, which begs the question; why is carp fishing so popular? You could argue that much of the beauty of carp fishing is the sheer number of reasons why people go, and the various motivations people have to hit the bank. For some people, that could be…

6 Forgotten Carp Tactics

Carp fishing has come on leaps and bounds in the past twenty years. From the invention of the hair rig, to the ever-popular zig rig, there’s always some new tactics that it being touted by the carp fishing media. But there are plenty of forgotten carp tactics too, many that will still produce the goods…

What is a Leader in Carp Fishing?

Let’s not beat around the bush, if you’re new to carp fishing, it can be very confusing! It’s fairly standard to know what your mainline is, but what about the ever-increasing number of leaders available on the market. What are they and what are they used for? In this blog we’re going to explain it…

6 Winter Carp Fishing Essentials For The Colder Nights

There’s no getting around it, carp fishing in the winter months can be hard. However, armed with the right winter carp fishing essentials, it can still be as enjoyable as any other time of the year. The banks are often quieter, and the fish are often in prime condition when they eventually grace your landing…