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This is without doubt one of the best times of year to be out on the bank, hunting big carp! We’ve got a whole load of game-changing advice to see you on the way to upping the size of your catch and, headlining this month’s magazine is none other than Simon Crow with his Big-Carp Mindset.

In this issue he talks about big-carp baits and how some boilies are better than others when it comes to selecting the giants.

Continuing with this theme, we’ve got more fantastic big-carp content from the likes of Oz Holness with his reflections on a campaign of autumns past, Dave Lane’s diary where he’s come up trumps with the lake’s big common and of course, the finale to Luke Vallory’s Quest for a Day-Ticket Forty! 

We’ve also got renowned big-fish angler Steve Briggs sharing his Eureka Moments after a lifetime of carp fishing, plus so much more to help you get amongst the big ’uns at this special time of year.

Whether you’re a big-fish angler or not, these great features will certainly give you something to ponder and on top of that, there’s a whole host of technical insights too, with the likes of Tom Stokes’ rig how-to, Mike Holly’s guide to choosing a boilie, and plenty more tips and tricks to help get more carp in your net, whether you’re fishing for giants or just hoping to enjoy a bend in the rod!

There’s also a FREE 32-page Autumn/Winter Bait Guide, courtesy of the expert team at Sticky Baits, designed to help you perfect your cold-water tactics through the autumn feed-up, into the depths of winter.

Check out all of this and so much more, only in the October issue!

ON THE COVER

BIG-CARP MINDSET
Ever wondered how some anglers catch more big carp then others? Well, Simon Crow is undoubtedly one of those anglers and in his series he’s been outlining exactly how he does it – here he talks about bait and ‘big-fish’ baits to be precise!

BUY PRINT | BUY DIGITAL RIG ANATOMY – THE NORTON NAILER
This rig was the undeniable edge that Tom Stokes and Danny Fairbrass took from their Underwater filming on Norton Disney. Since then, Tom’s taken it to the tricky Stoneacres with devastating effect and here we reveal how to tie it.

BUY PRINT | BUY DIGITAL THE QUEST CONCLUDES
In the finale of Luke Vallory’s Quest for a Day-Ticket Forty series, Luke heads back to Elsons for one last roll of the dice. Can he conclude his series with the 40-pounder he’s been hoping to catch these last few years?

BUY PRINT | BUY DIGITAL EUREKA MOMENTS
Years and years of experience in carp fishing have taught Steve Briggs a lot of things and in this issue, he outlines some of the biggest game changers he’s found in fishing. From feeding the fizzers to avoiding clean spots, this feature has a whole host of eye-opening content!

BUY PRINT | BUY DIGITAL WHAT BOILIE TO CHOOSE
It’s the paradox of choice – we all love having options, but the more choice we have the harder it becomes to choose! In this feature, Mike Holly sets out his thought process behind making that choice.

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