WINTER carping can be tough but it’s a fantastic feeling to get a carp of any size in these tough conditions. But follow these ten tips and you should…
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Carp angler finally wins Crays vs Fish battle
After many months blanks and experimenting with baits, the local Canvey Island, Essex angler finally got it right. The 45-year-old courier explained: “The crays seemed to be on every bait…
Top 10 stories from 2014: No.3 – Largest carp in World
THE second biggest carp in the world – and the largest living one – was caught by West Midlands angler Scott Phillips – and the fish was back at her…
Top 10 stories from 2014: No.4 – Biggest living British carp
THE Wasing Estate in Berkshire continues to knock on the door for the British carp record. Its resident big ‘un The Parrot was banked at a new top weight in…
10 best carp fishing videos
WOW, what a year it’s been for angling on screen! Through ITV, Channel 5, freeview’s Quest, Sky Sports, and newcomers BT Sport, the angling market has been getting the…
Top tips for bait dips and glugs
Boosting a bait with extra scent is a great ruse when fishing a single hook bait for pressured specimens wary of large beds of feed. Even little mounds of food…
Top 10 winter carp fishing tips and tricks
CARP fishing can by tricky in the winter but there’s still plenty of action to had, especially on well stocked water. But “runs waters” can still be brilliant for catching…
Julian Cundiff: Catching cautious clear water carp
Although many anglers complain about weed in the summer months, give me that anytime rather than the gin clear conditions you get at this time of year. With the weed…
Record carp for the North
Leeds, West Yorkshire-based Alan Firth slipped the net under northern heavyweight at the Eric’s Angling Centre-controlled Willows Lake. The 25-acre venue must now rank as one of the greatest…
Choosing the best reels & rods for smaller carp fishing waters (video)
This video of Iain was recorded on location during an advertisment feature by top tackle firm Shimano that appeared in Angler’s Mail magazine. The question of ‘big pit reel or…