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Spring carp fishing tips to get you hauling!
SPRING carp fishing tips are shared here by Angler's Mail news editor Thomas Petch - they're sure to get you hauling more fish!CARP fishing in spring can be truly epic. This is the time for bagging up...
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Particle baits will spark the carp for you!
PARTICLE BAITS are often ignored in favour of boilies and pellets - but they can be devastating, if used correctly... which is explained carefully here.Ready prepared particles provide...
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Pop up boilies to catch carp – with long links
POP UP boilies are used on every carp water in the land, almost - but not like this!5. You can fish a long link, slow sink pop-up on running, helicopter rig or lead-clip end-tackles. Although I am...
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9 top tips to get the best from your carp fishing hair rig
ANGLER'S MAIL provides brilliant advice and tips. Here Colin Davidson, part of the magazine's Carp Crew, looks closely at carp fishing hair rigs. The hair rig remains the biggest advancement carp...
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Jim Davidson joins stars of carp fishing – video interview
TV star and comedian Jim Davidson took part in the annual carp match organized by Carp After Combat.Jim Davidson was at the event held at Kent’s Medway Valley Fisheries, and he was alongside renowned...
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Commercial fisheries’ best swims revealed!
COMMERCIAL fisheries are easy, right? Well, not always - and fish are not evenly spread. We'll help you catch more with this quick guide.Islands are another obvious hotspot, and presenting baits as...
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Lake record common carp after 20 blanks
This club record 46 lb 13 oz common carp was reward to moving swims to get on the fish.The mighty common carp came after Jason Partlow moved three times in three days until he got the swim he wanted...
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2 venues, 2 giant carp with just a shower in-between
GEORGE BENOS had a week he will never forget when he caught giant carp in two different venues for a combined 121 lb, just stopping off at home for a quick shower in-between. The 41-year-old started...
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Sharp hooks that give you an edge!
SHARP hooks are arguably the most important part of any angler's tackle. Ensure the hook is protruding only a few millimetres above the clamp and is parallel with the jaws. Using the medium (red)...
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Dobbing for carp in summer with Darren Cox
DOBBING is a tactic that match ace Darren Cox reckons is one you must not ignore in summer for commercial pools carp. Learn the tactic with him here...WE HAVE had lots of climate changes recently,...
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Chickpeas make a great alternative bait
CHICKPEAS can make a brilliant alternative bait, and they're cheap too. Try preparing them the way Bill Rushmer suggests here...Chickpeas, and many seed baits, make an excellent alternative bait to...
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Method feeder mix for carp… on a budget!
METHOD FEEDER mixes for attracting and catching carp really don't need to cost a fortune.Don’t go mad with the size of the ball; make it too big and it will be like trying to cast out a pregnant pig! A...
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Carp floats guide – all you really need to know
CARP FLOATS come in all shapes and sizes - from dainty match fishing designs to beefy big 'uns for launching well out on a 'proper' carp rod.Carp floats in your local tackle shop today will include a...
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RidgeMonkey sign top tackle innovator Max Cottis
GO-AHEAD carp product company RidgeMonkey have announced the signing of one of the fishing tackle trade's biggest innovators to join their team.Long-time carp angling pioneer Max Cottis has joined...
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River carp venues – plus tactics to try and catch one!
RIVER carp can be hard to find, let alone catch. Ben Hervey-Murray reveals prime stretches of running water in every part of the country that hold river giants. The former Angler's Mail Where To Fish...
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Marker floats and techniques – your essential guide
MARKER FLOATS are often misunderstood... and you may be wondering how to find those key underwater features in your local venue? Or maybe you're not quite understanding why you catch or see fish in...
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British record carp dead: how it was found and tributes to the legendary Parrot
THE BRITISH record carp was found dead just two weeks after the unofficial heaviest fish, Big Rig, also died. And Angler's Mail spoke exclusively to the angler who made the sad discovery.British record...
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Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) spread confirmed at more fisheries
SIX more fisheries around the country have contracted the Koi Herpes Virus that is usually fatal for infected carp, and have had to introduce special protective measures. They are: Bannister House,...
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Huge park lake common carp is a regional record
AN intensive two-year campaign at a large day-only Cheshire park lake lead to the capture of a north west record common carp at a massive 57 lb 4 oz. Captor Rob Allen finally hooked the monster common...
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Peanuts – a great carp fishing bait to try
PEANUTS can be a terrific bait, and Angler's Mail contributor and angling guide Duncan Charman is a committed fan of using them. He explains the basics here...My first choice hook baits for grass carp...
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