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The December issue is now on sale so buckle up because at this time of year you need to be armed with all the right info, and we’ve got all that for you right here…

Whether you’re kicking back reading in the comfort of your home or you’re out braving it in the elements, this month you can enjoy the regular features from anglers such as Mark Holmes, Oz Holness, Dave Lane, Oli Davies and more. 

We have Neil Spooner headlining for our cover, with a lovely near 40lb common from Norton Disney in what is going to be the start of a regular feature.

Editor Jake and Ian Russell shake things up in the Troubleshooter series showing deep water tactics and, in a separate feature, Jake Wildbore delves into deep-water fishing on Elstow. 

Rig Anatomy makes a welcome return with Broady Broadbent showing his super-neat Slip D rig that tripped up a 50lb common last November.

Alongside all this, we have a tonne of new gear reviews, plus giveaways from Sonik and Wallop Clothing to keep you up to date and kitted out.

And we’ve not even mentioned the FREE 2025 wall planner courtesy of Sticky Baits yet… phew!

Get the December issue now – it’s packed with everything you need to keep catching this winter!

ON THE COVER

All-Out Sweetcorn – Neil Spooner
Returning to Total Carp after a lengthy sabbatical, Neil reappears as our cover star this month with the Turtle Common from Pettitt’s lake! Do you need expensive bait to catch big carp? Apparently not, as Neil shows us in this month’s issue, utilising sweetcorn, a bait carp have loved since God was a boy!

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Big Carp Mindset
To have a big-carp mindset it’s clear you must be thinking on your feet the whole time, and this month Holmesy is thinking on his cold feet! Carp fishing never stays the same and the temperature certainly is the top of that tree. So, take a look into the mindset of big-fish angler Mark Holmes as he discusses the cold and what effects it has on you putting carp in the back of your net.

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Natural Edges
James Armstrong has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to catching carp and one thing he does know is that carp LOVE naturals! Learn how to tie all his favourite presentations when it comes to fishing with these baits, and what is often a tricky to use tactic is now made simple by Jimmy!

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Inside The Mind
Have you found yourself wondering why you haven’t caught recently? Maybe you used a rig you saw on YouTube, but you weren’t sure why. Well, put all that in the past because rig selection can be mind-bending, but this month Matt Eaton is on hand to show you why and when you should bring rigs into play. Remove any doubt and make the right decision, with Matt’s help!BUY

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