THE resurgence in carp fishing on wild, unstocked venues is great to see – the mystery of angling for unknown specimens, often on free-to-fish stretches of river, is really addictive…
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RidgeMonkey sign top tackle innovator Max Cottis
Long-time carp angling pioneer Max Cottis has joined RidgeMonkey on a consultancy basis. He’s seen above with a giant 94 lb carp. The company came to the angling public’s attention…
How to make fruit boilies with Angel Delight!
Fruit boilies shown here are made by Bill with Angel Delight. Follow his clear instructions and give them a go, as a change to your normal offerings… 1 – The ingredients…
Carp floats guide – all you really need to know
Carp floats in your local tackle shop today will include a wide variety of dedicated carp floats available. They are not just for the commercial bagging puddles, but also for…
Method feeder mix for carp… on a budget!
Method feeder groundbaits are made of all sorts of ingredients these days, with so many specialist products around, but a cheap and effective mix can be made . Try using…
Angry, lying rod licence dodger guilty of assault
Steve Beckett was using three rods so needed a double rod licence at the time and pushed the EA officer. But he still received just £410 in fines and costs,…
Chickpeas make a great alternative bait
Chickpeas, and many seed baits, make an excellent alternative bait to boilies, but many fisheries ban their use, as some anglers use them prepared incorrectly. This has resulted in fish…
Tidying up your fishing tackle
Here are a few storage solutions that might help tame the tackle overspill in your life. They’re aimed more at carp anglers, but every angler will get some top hints…
Sharp hooks that give you an edge!
Sharp hooks fan Angler’s Mail columnist Colin Davidson tells you how to make your own hooks sharper, and the tools required for the job. Follow Colin’s simple steps and you’ll…
2 venues, 2 giant carp with just a shower in-between
The 41-year-old started his giant carp double at Wasing Estate’s Cranwell Lake, Berkshire, landing the famous ‘Parrot’ at 62 lb 8 oz (pictured above). George then moved onto Wingham Fishery…