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Headlining this month’s issue of Total Carp, we have Ian Russell’s Troubleshooter, which sees Ian and his client head to Booneys Lake on the Manor Farm Lakes complex, where it all came down to pinpoint location before a string of stunning carp came their way – spring carping at its finest! The other live session features have action coming thick and fast too, with an action-packed Bluebell trip for Rik Johnson and success up on Norton Disney for Luke Vallory! Here at team TC, we even got in on a bit of early bread bomb business – our first bit of surface fishing this year.

Spring tactical insights are also in abundance from some of carp angling’s big hitters. Amongst catching mammoth carp, Mark Holmes shares his thoughts on spring fishing, the tricks he uses and how he hopes to make it one to remember. Oz Holness talks fishing for drops in amongst the growing fronds of weed and Matt Eaton explains why shallow water could be worth serious consideration at this time of year.

There's all of this, all your favourites, loads of awesome new gear, and even a free 2024 product guide from Gemini Carp Tackle to check out in the May issue of Total Carp!

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COVER STAR – TROUBLESHOOTER
Ian Russell and this month’s client Grant head to Booneys Lake, where the fishing isn’t plain sailing! It takes several moves before the odds finally tip in their favour, but what a result they had… there’s nothing quite like snatching victory from a seemingly impending blank!

QUEST FOR A DAY-TICKET FORTY
Luke Vallory makes a return to Norton Disney to try and settle a score on Pettitt’s Lake. After losing a good ’un on his previous visit, can he get a whacker under his belt this time around?

REFLECTIONS OF SUCCESS
In his latest piece, Oz Holness talks “fishing for drops”, a tactic that was a revelation for his spring fishing. It’s a key skill you need to learn, so make sure to learn it from one of the best!

MASTER THE SHALLOWS
Too shallow for the carp… or is it? Matt Eaton may have you rethinking your approach this spring as he reveals that the shallows may offer greater prospects than may initially meet the eye.

BOILIE FISHING TIPS
Brad Wegner shares his advice on spring boilie fishing – a versatile tactic that has brought him great success over the years. It’s simple, effective and can make you stand out amongst the spod battles!

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