Carp Hideout
Finding the best carp rod for your budget is a tricky task. There are so many available at all different prices, which makes is so difficult to decide how much to spend and what rods to choose. In most cases, you’ll be buying 2, 3 or even 4 rods so it can get expensive really … Read more
Finding where the carp are feeding is the first step when it comes to catching carp. While carp are often seen jumping 130 yards out, they are also known to feed right under our noses – quite literally! With the arrival of bait boats, marker floats, and distance rods, modern anglers are disregarding the margins. … Read more
There is nothing like catching a carp off the surface. In fact, it is probably the most exciting way to fish. Unlike sitting behind a set of motionless bite alarms, catching a carp off the top involves seeing the carp actually take your bait! Many people have an idea of what they think surface fishing … Read more
The humble tackle box has been the hub of the carryall for years and is still, in my opinion, an absolute must-buy luggage item. More anglers have started to turn to zip-up EVA tubs and pouches but nothing beats the tackle box for organising terminal tackle. I love to get my gear organised neatly so … Read more
The best carp bait should catch you fish all year round! We discuss tiger nuts, boilies, hemp and additives to bost your bait!
The excitement of a screaming run and arm-aching fight are both crucial parts of the carp fishing experience. But it wouldn’t be quite as nice without the means of capturing that moment with an absolute beast of a carp on the bank. Thanks to social media and amazing advances in photography-tech, high-quality cameras have become … Read more
Bait Boats have sparked debate and discussion among anglers ever since their introduction. Some anglers state they are a form of “cheating”. To be honest, that’s really just testament to how effective a bait boat can be. They beat other conventional methods of bait application on many fronts. A bait boat provides easier precision, less … Read more
There’s only a limited amount of space inside your fishing bivvy so you need to make sure it stays organised. One accessory which can make your bivvy less cluttered is a good bivvy table. A bivvy table can also make your overall fishing better by providing you a nice level surface for tying rigs and … Read more
Fishing for carp at night offers a different type of experience and it’s one that can be very productive. Of course, if you’re on the bank at night, you will need to see what you’re doing. This is where a good head torch is valuable. Head torches are much more convenient than a standard handheld … Read more
Carp are highly-prized coarse fish and fishing for them is a roller coaster ride of emotions. Carp are wise, cunning and put up a heck of a fight, which is exactly what makes it such a thrill when you land one. This is what brings around a million anglers in the UK to carp fishing … Read more