LATEST ADDITIONS

Taska and Mainline at Climax Open Day!Tackle giant Taska, and top bait firm Mainline are hosting an open day at Dronfield-based superstore, Climax Tackle. Taking place this Saturday, 6th April, the event will see the company's top sponsored anglers, including Keith Williams, Mark Hogg and Glyn Barnes, giving lectures in store. These will include rig-tying demonstrations, presentations on different kinds of bait, and also give a chance for visitors to get their carp fishing queries answered by some of the best minds in the business. On top of this, there will be a free raffle with some great tackle and bait prizes, and previews of some exciting new releases for the future!Doors open at 10am, and run until 4pm – with visitors able to grab a snack from the onsite café, while taking in the show.

World’s first 'commercial' carp fishing tournament. The world's first documented commercial carp fishing tournament has taken place in Kentucky, USA, and carried a first-place prize of $10,000!Hosted by the Kentucky Department Of Fish And Wildlife, the two-day contest saw the winning team weigh in over 10,000lb of fish – and at the same time go some way towards saving the native fish population of the area's waterways!Kentucky has been badly affected by the spread of the none-native Asian carp, and particularly the silver carp sub species, that have reaked havoc on waterways across the United States. Over the course of the contest, only non-native species were allowed to be weighed in, meaning the event ridded the local ecosystem of tens of thousands of invaders. The competiton proved a real hit among local anglers, and spectators, with some people travelling over 200 miles just to watch the event taking place! Click here to watch a YouTube documentary about the contest!.

Bait Tech releases new carp fishing production. Bait Tech has announced a new dedicated carp fishing production, the first in its history. A press release from the company explained: "It gives anglers the chance to see our new team of crack carp anglers, who are all experts in their field with PBs to match. These guys certainly know which end of a throwing stick to hold! They are knowledgeable and friendly with a thirst for big, beautiful carp.

State-of-the-art Daiwa tackle worth £3,300 up for grabs!The April issue of the UK’s favourite carp fishing magazine, Total Carp, is on sale now and packed with information to help you bring more massive carp to the bank!Editorial Assistant, Pete McKenna explained: “Not only is our April issue packed with info to help you catch more carp, but boy have we lined up some fantastic competition prizes for you this month!"First up, we give you the chance to live the dream and own a full set of Basia QDX reels and Basia DF rods worth £3,300! Fancy a Aqua Carbon Compact & Wrap? Done! "There's also the chance to win a top-of-the-range Angling Technics bait boat, complete with Taska terminal tackle, and two great bait giveaways from Solar and Nash. That's £6,255 worth of superb gear! You've got to be in it to win it, and don't forget, you'll need to get a copy of the magazine to enter the biggies. " Get your copy from the shops now, or click here to check out our subscription offers!. .