Free guide from bait firm features plenty for the carp angler.
The new 2012 Sonubaits Bait Guide hits tackle shop counters this week delivering a comprehensive run through of the firm’s superb range of products. Packed full of new bait the guide also brings you a host of tips and hints on how to get the most out of them from some top names in the world of carping, including Avid Carp’s Ian Russell and Chris Lowe. This year sees the Sonubaits brand launch a variety of new carp-related products, including a hook bait range that has been developed with the help of the Avid Carp team.
Thinking Tackle series six gets a second airing on Sky Sport.
Great news for carpers! If you've not yet seen series six of the superb Thinking Tackle then you’ve got another chance, with all nine episodes set to be aired on Sky starting later this month on March 26. Being shown on Sky Sports 2, 3 and 4 there’s plenty of action and carping education to be had – and you’ll even see our very own Dan Wildbore getting in on the fishing in episode two alongside brother Jake. Don’t miss it! Show One: Danny Fairbrass is joined by Gareth Fareham as they tackle Sandhurst Lake on the CEMEX Yateley complex.
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Instant SuccessParticles are still underused by many carp anglers, often because they can be a hassle to prepare. However, grab yourself a bucket of ready-prepared particles and go and catch some carp. Martin Wiffen shows you how.
OvernighterAs part of our special section on night fishing, Dave Magalhaes reveals how he fishes short overnighters after work, catches a few and then makes it back to work the next morning.
Free to enter event looks set to be a great carpers day out.
One of the country’s most popular day-ticket carp venues is to hold a free to enter open day next month. Oxfordshire’s Richworth Linear Fisher will host the big event on its famous Brasnose Two water, with a host of top company’s and carpers already confirmed to attend. Drennan, ESP, Sonubaits, Korda, Nash, Avid Carp and Blakes Baits will all be there along with Richworth who’s team, including Martin Bowler, will be on hand to give out advice, tips and free bait.
Bait firm confirms top consultants will be on hand throughout fishery open day.
To Coincide with the 2012 launch of its new N-V bait range, bait firm Richworth has confirmed that its top consultants Martin Bowler, Harry Charrington, Pete Wilson, Alexie Bygrave and Daren Welton will be attending the Richworth Linear Fisheries open day on Saturday the April 21. As well as having the company’s products on display in the show area on Brasenose Two, the guy’s will be visiting every lake on the complex, handing out the new N-V boilies for anglers to try on their session at the fishery over the weekend. The consultants will also be on hand to provide anglers with advice and bait for anyone wanting to have a go.
Big names to hold evening with tackle retail giant.
Tackle retail giant Chapmans Angling has revealed it will be holding an opening evening for anglers to check out all the latest gear from two of the top tackle firms in carping. An evening with Korda and Trakker will see carpers given free entry to the company’s Hull store to take an up close and personal look at all the kit from the two big names. Running from 6.
Tackle firms announce event at top venue to be held next month.
Two big names in carp tackle and bait have announced an exciting event set to take place next month. The JRC / Berkley Big Carp Experience will be held at the prolific Suffolk Water Park near Ipswich on Saturday April 28, and promises to be a must for all carp anglers. With free entry, the day will see carpers get full access and use of JRC and Berkley products, the chance to meet the JRC team and witness live demos, including the casting of the new, groundbreaking Nanofil line.
Total Carp reveals its best subs offer ever taking place at this weekend's The Big One show.
If you’re heading to the Big One show this weekend Total Carp has got an absolutely brilliant offer for you. Come over and see the team on stand 94 and if you take out a 12month subscription to the magazine you’ll get a 24-piece Solar terminal pack worth a whopping £116 for free, including:- Weed Hooklinks – green and brown- Weed Leaders – green and brown- Serrated Braid Scissors- Rig Cone - Spool of Easy Strip Hooklink (20m)- Easy Thread Anti-Tangle Tubing (5m)- Backstop Beads • Running Rig Kits- Semi-Fixed Leadclip & Tail Rubber Kit- Quick Change Swivels- Anti-Tangle Sleeves- StrongHold Longshank Hooks (size 6 & 8)- StrongHold X-Wide Gape Hooks (size 6 & 7)- Everlasting Hookbaits 8mm- Hair Gauge Tool- Solar CapTogether with 12 months of Total Carp the whole package is worth £165 – and all you pay is just £49. 20.
Tackle giant announced event to run alongside major carp championship.
Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural Essex Carp Championships, the 2012 event is set to be bigger than ever – with plenty of help from tackle firm Wychwood. Following five qualifiers held across four waters, the £3000 final of the event will be fished at Essex’s Newlands Hall Fishery. And, as well as sponsoring the highly anticipated event, Wychwood has also announced an exciting open day to run alongside the final on the venue’s four-lake complex.
Three decades of trying sees angler bank amazing 40lb plus canal mirror.
Carp don’t come much more impressive than this gorgeous 41lb fully scaled mirror – especially when they’re caught from the local canal. The fish, banked on the towpath of the Kennet and Avon canal, was caught this morning (March 1) by Wiltshire angler Bill Phillips and fulfills a 34 year dream for the long time British Carp Study Group member to catch a canal specimen over the magic 40lb mark. “I’ve fished the canals for carp for years, but this is by far the most amazing session I’ve had,” Bill told Total Carp.