Knowledge

With several hugely experienced angling coaches within the #TeamWychwood ranks, we tap into their collective knowledge to bring together some of the best advice they give anglers every day...

From rod length and test curve to through, progressive and fast actions, understanding how a carp rod bends is key to choosing the right tool for the job. Here's everything you need to know before ...

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 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.

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’...

Catching carp isn’t just about getting to the water, flinging a rig out and sitting there with fingers crossed in the hope of a take. Wychwood’s Rob Gibson is a man who’s been there and done that, ...

Surface fishing for carp can be highly effective, and over the years I’ve refined my approach down to two key methods. Using both a fly rod and a floater rod, I’ve found a combination that offers v...