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Pallatrax Open Weekend
Total Carp Staff  |  Aug 19, 2014  |  0 comments
BROADLANDS LAKES, this coming weekend: 23rd & 24th August, 10am - 4pmNot to be missed: a fantastic opportunity to find out why we really do catch so many specimen carp, and other species, so consistently - using our unique and innovative baits, tactics, naturals and the devastating Stonze System. What so many don’t want us to reveal! Come along to our open days: have a go with our tried and tested methods, watch incredible demonstrations, speak to members of the team, ask questions, win prizes and get your hands on our quality fish-catching baits and tackle that will change your angling forever. No spin, no gimmick or contrived drivel – just the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth! So if you've not yet planned your bank holiday weekend, why not come along to BROADLANDS LAKES, Hill Street, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2RXTel: 02380 869881www. broadlands-lake.
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£30,000 Carp Victory
Total Carp Staff  |  Aug 18, 2014  |  0 comments
The final of the Erics Carp Championship has taken place with the final 12 qualifying pairs competing for the £30,000 cash prize. The formidable field of anglers was a real who's who of match carp angling and it was clear at the draw that the result would not be clear cut. With carp spread out among the bays that make up the 25 acres of Farlows Lake, it was clear that the winning pair would be those who kept disturbance to a minimum and kept the fish feeding in their area for the duration of the 48hr match. When the starting hooter sounded, a barrage of baited rigs made it out to the spots and everyone waited with anticipation for the first bite of the match.
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Erics £30k Carp Final!
Total Carp Staff  |  Aug 15, 2014  |  0 comments
The biggest carp angling event of the year has got underway at Farlows Lake in Buckinghamshire, where 12 pairs of anglers are competing for a first prize of £30,000 in the Total Carp-sponsored Erics Angling Carp Championships. The final started at noon on Thursday, 15th August, and over the next 72 hours the qualifiers from the 14 regional heats and two semi-finals will battle it out for the big-money prize. Overall there are three cash prizes – as well as the big money for the winning pair there’s £6,000 for the runners-up and £2,500 for the third-placed anglers. On top of that, the top team in the event will also win a fishing holiday to France.
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First Time, French Result
Total Carp Staff  |  Aug 06, 2014  |  0 comments
Pictured here is the mighty Two Scale Split Fin, which is one of the original A team from Lake Juvanzé, France. At 52lb 14oz, this monster was taken on a blow-back rig, size 6 barbless, with a critically balanced Entity barrelthat was shaved down. This was fished over hemp, tigers and a large spread of Entity boilies, which was topped up daily. This trip was my first in France and I finished the session with three lost fish and three landed, that consisted of a 27lb 7oz common, 33lb 8oz mirror and the big one.
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Chod Rig Video
Total Carp Staff  |  Jul 31, 2014  |  0 comments
The Chod Rig has become one of the most popular presentations in the modern carp fishing world. If you have yet to try one then here is a video guide to help you tie one. . .
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Terminal Tackle
Kryston Drop Em!
Total Carp Staff  |  Jul 23, 2014  |  0 comments
As an avid rig putty user I was asked to give this a go and, wow, I certainly have been missing out. I began using it like a crayon and by rubbing it along supple braided hooklengths it prevented them looping up once the solid PVA bag had melted. It was easy to use, can be applied instantly and immediately cast out. After I saw how effective it was, I began using it in larger pieces, as you would use rig putty.
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Terminal Tackle
Delkim Smart Clip
Total Carp Staff  |  Jul 23, 2014  |  0 comments
I’ve been using this unique and interesting clip for approaching a year and I'm smitten. As well as a pair of conventional line clips, the centre of the body features spring-loaded ball bearings that the line can easily pull into. This combination gives multiple options in terms of the line’s tension. I’ve only felt the need to use it in either the clip or the ball bearings, never both, but it can be done if you want.
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Rods
Shimano Ci4 Xtr A Longcast Reels
Total Carp Staff  |  Jul 22, 2014  |  0 comments
I, like so many people, used to own a set of the original Shimano Big Pits and benefited from years of their indestructible nature, huge cranking power and, of course, the Baitrunner system. More recent models have followed in this tradition but, like the original, they have been a little on the bulky and heavy side. This new version, made with Shimano’s excellent Ci4 material to reduce weight, is absolutely superb. Available in big and medium sizes there is a reel out of the two to suit all angling situations.
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Terminal Tackle
Korda Iq2 Fluorocarbon
Total Carp Staff  |  Jul 22, 2014  |  0 comments
TC reader Dean Sharp says: "I already use this line so I was chuffed when Marc Coulson sent me three spools to review. It didn’t take me long to decide what to say because I absolutely love the stuff. "It’s relatively supple so is easy to use and, like any fluorocarbon, it is near invisible in water. When I first switched to using it around seven months ago my fishing was transformed when compared with using coated-braid hook links.
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Rods
Korum Kmr 4000 Method Runner Reel
Total Carp Staff  |  Jul 22, 2014  |  0 comments
Adjustable free spool and micro front drag • Holds 275 yards of 8lb line• Lightweight, durable, graphite body • Ideal for small waters and floater fishing For more details go to: www. korum. co. ukPrice: £49.
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