Guides and reviews to help you find the best carp fishing equipment for all angling styles and budgets.
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
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
There was a time when you had little choice but to wear a bulky thermal suit to carp fish in winter. They were good at keeping you warm, but not so great at being comfortable enough to fish effectively. Times have changed and now we have many companies manufacturing fishing-specific winter clothing, which means us … Read more
Hooks are not the most technical piece of your fishing equipment but their importance is obvious. They look simple but how they perform is complex and define your outcome. There are a number of options available from different shapes, sizes and colours so trying to pick the best carp fishing hooks can seem rather confusing. … Read more
Izaak Walton described carp as the queen of the rivers in his book, The Compleat Angler. Of course, queens must be treated and cared for as such. When it comes to after-catch carp care, the unhooking mat is a top priority. In fact, most fisheries demand it! With the ever-increasing demand for carp tackle for … Read more
