Impressive new rods from top carp firm hit the tackle shops shelves.
The highly anticipated new range of Solace rods from Wychwood have hit tackle shops and are set to take the carp world by storm. The Solace MLT range of rods is constructed using unique multi layer technology (MLT) delivering in a strong and resilient rod with plenty of power lower down while still having a responsive tip with enhance recovery properties. The result is a rod with perfect properties for big casters and for getting control of big fish.
Bait firms offer one carper a once in a lifetime opportunity for charity.
A once in a lifetime opportunity for one lucky carp angler has been announced by one of the UK’s best-known bait firms. Mainline, in partnership with Kent Particles, is offering an amazing prize for this year’s Carping4Heroes auction to raise money for the worthy cause. On offer is a whole year’s sponsorship from the firms for one angler, including; 150kg of any Mainline boilies rolled by Kent Particles, Mainline pop-ups and dips, particles and pellets from Kent Particles, T-shirts and hats plus publicity.
Trio of forties head up frantic action on venue's day-ticket water.
Oxfordshire’s Richworth Linear Fisheries is a venue on top form at the moment – and this week it’s been Manor Farm Lake’s turn to shine. Three different 40lb specimens have been banked on the day-ticket water over the past seven days, with this 44lb specimen topping the action. Weighing in at 44lb 5oz, the big mirror, known as Sticky Rib, was caught by Wirral-based angler Colin Ogormon who set himself a new personal best with the catch.
Previously unknown gravel pit stunner banked at Midlands fishery.
Leicestershire has a new 40lb carp on the radar, following the capture of a previously unknow fish from a gravel pit fishery. The stunning looking 40lb 2oz mirror was captured from Celtic Lakes Frisby near Asfordby by the venue’s tackle shop manager Mark Slade during an impromptu overnight session on the complex’s Sailing Lake. “I’d been watching a few fish right in the corner of the lake by the sailing club for the last couple of days and I was desperate to get on them,“ said Mark.
Question: Having caught a decent amount of sizeable carp i would like to think i treat them well after landing. They are weighed and photographed quickly and returned to the water, usually within 2 minutes. Some of the videos and clips on you tube, featuring very high profile carp heads, show the fish to be on the bank for longer than i feel comfortable with. What, in your opinion would be a safe time to have a fish out of the water? James Wright via e-mailTotal Carp editor Marc Coulson says: That is a very good question and you raise an excellent point, James.
Question: Hi team when i go fishing i take too many different baits i can never settle on one bait and get confidence in it so this season i have decided to use one flavour boilie to focus on which do you recommend. Thanks guys. Nathan Harrison via e-mailTotal Carp editor Marc Coulson says: That’s an easy one to answer, but also the most difficult. Let me explain.
Question: I'm in need of some advice and wondered if you could help. Due to work and family commitments ( a 1 year old son and twin girls just weeks away ) my time on the bank is very limited. What advice would you give me to be more prepared and make every minute count on the lake, so i can bag my target carp and also have that quality time with my family? Paul Gordon via e-mail. Total Carp editor Marc Coulson says: That sounds remarkable familiar, Paul.
Question: I'm fishing my clubs most pressured lake 16 acres. I asked around and heard pre-baiting selected spots isn't worth doing, what is the best approach when applying freebies in my case? Tom Dicker via e-mailTotal Carp editor Marc Coulson says: Nonsense! I have never been to a lake yet where pre-baiting didn’t work. In fact, it’s probably one of the the very best tactics there is for catching carp – provided you can get away with doing it. I suspect that whoever has told you that pre-baiting does not work is doing so as they don’t want you to do it, ie they don;t want you catching the carp!If you can find an area of a lake that you can apply even a small amount of bait to over a period of weeks then you will attract carp to this area.
Question: Hi Total Carp, I went and done a 4 day trip to Crow Green Fishery in Brentwood, Essex and didn't catch. Fish were coming out, 10 catfish from 20lb to 77lb and carp to 28lb also the sturgeons 22lb to 55lb were landed but I didn't even get a run. I was using pellets from 18mm to 35mm boilies cell active 8 and nothing. Have you got any tips to how to fish this place.
Question: I fish my local club water which is 4/5ft at most. All the carp are in the margins from lots of 8lb up to 20lb could you possibly recommend a good set up for fishing the margins, slack line presentation etc hope to try get some out there. No bait bans. Hope you could help, many thanks.