Guides & Features

A clear guide to carp spawning, including key facts, when it happens, how carp behave during spawning, and the best approach for fishing before and after this critical period.

A quiet margin approach, a reliable D-rig, and a first-light meltdown led to an unforgettable 35lb club-water carp during a short 24-hour session. A reminder that observation and keeping things sim...

A spring carp fishing session on a syndicate lake, making the most of limited time on the bank before moving on, resulting in a memorable capture of a hard-fighting common carp.

A solo carp fishing adventure that began on the canals of Belgium and ended in France, resulting in a stunning 52lb common carp and a memorable change of plans.

A raw carp fishing story from Brand Manager Ian Pateman, about months of struggle, self-doubt, and persistence — ending in a life-changing PB caught from a quiet Kent lake.

As I am writing this we are currently well into the depths of winter. Admittedly, looking out of the window at the cold grey skies it isn’t very appealing, But the thought of what rewards might be,...

Rods come in all different guises, from your 12ft/13ft long range rods down to 6ft stalking rods and everything in-between, whilst your standard 12ft carp rod will suit most types of angling and ca...

Why less gear can mean more carp Brenton Bird There’s a quiet magic to the overnighter. Rolling up after work, slipping into a swim as the light fades, and waking to the sound of fizzing carp — it’...

Wychwood’s Matt Poulton heads back to an old haunt, The Folly, a venue that he score to settle with and one that presents a challenge that many carp anglers fear – weed!   With carp fishing evolvin...