New personal best follows two fish-less seasons on tough target water.
A run of two seasons without a fish on a Bucks syndicate water were ended for big fish angler Tim Walden this week, after he banked this 40lb leather carp. Bedford-based rod Tim joined the lake last year with the sole intention of landing his first 40, targeting one of two fish present in the water that both go over the magic weight mark. However, following a run of blanks the Drennan-backed rod was determined to get his autumn campaign off to a good start, and come daybreak on his second day it did just that.
Chilly and Jackson take glory in the Carp Angling World Champs, USA.
Carp legends Ian Chillcott and Lee Jackson have won the 2011 Carp Angling World Championship in the USA. Fishing the mighty St. Lawrence river in the north of New York State, the pair banked well over 100 fish during the five-day tournament to beat some of the best carpers in the world with a total weight of over 1500lb!Included in the winning haul were fish up to over 25lb, with Lee also managing to bank a mirror carp – an extremely rare fish for the St.
Intelligent touches and smart insights in a new range of product from the Avid brand.
Tackle brand Avid Carp has announced a number of new products set to hit the shops before Christmas. Including new bivvies, brollies, accessories and some clever little pieces of terminal tackle, Total Carp were invited to take a sneak peak at what’s going to be on offer, with Avid’s own Jon ‘Shoes’ Jones and Ian Russell talking us through the new kit. Bivvies and BrolliesA number of new shelters are on their way from Avid.
Well respected carp ace confirms as consultant for bait firm.
High-profile carp angler Jim Shelley has joined bait firm Sticky as part of the company's consultancy team. As well as being involved in promoting the Sticky brand, Jim will also help develop the company's bait range and is a signing that Sticky's marketing and media man, Adam Snowden is delighted about. “Jim is well known as one of the most prolific big-carp catchers around.
Massive mirror is one of biggest fully scaled specimens in the country.
One of the biggest fully scaled mirror carp in the country has been landed at a weight of 47lb 14oz. The fish was banked by angler Bojan Tesin after he targeted the massive specimen at Cotton Farm syndicate water, run by carp legend Lee Jackson. A bailiff on the syndicate for the past eight years, Bojan knows the fish well, having landed it some five years previously at 30lb.
Long gone are the days where you just wore your old work clothes on the bank, but we do appreciate that to ‘look the part’ does come at a price and, equally, it’s not for everyone.
With this in mind, we have secured this incredible clothing package for one lucky winner to receive.
Never again will you have to hunt around for something to wear out on the bank. From the fully protective NVTS All-Season Suit right down to the extremely fashionable Rowan Raglan Long Sleeve Tee we have got it all covered.
They're the biggest-selling hooks in carp fishing and we have just about the entire range to give away, courtesy of Korda. Every Christmas we bring you at least one mega comp and this year we've partnered up with Korda to offer 12 lucky TC readers a huge array of its brilliant hooks, enough to cover all situations for a season or more of carp fishing. Since launching the original and awesome Wide Gape and Longshank in 2002, Korda's hook range has expanded to include patterns that are specific to certain modern presentations, as well as versatile go-anywhere patterns. Each is finished superbly with sharp points and Teflon coating and many of the country's top anglers put their faith in them for all of their fishing.
This is your chance to win an awesome set of the VASS 700-70E chest waders. The 700-70E chest waders scored highly in last month’s Buyer’s Guide comparison review. Fast becoming popular with carp anglers, these super-comfortable chest waders are ideal for extensive use. Whether it be for wading baits out to spots, netting fish in tight margins, or taking a nice water shot, waders are invaluable.
We review some of the best carp catchers that money can buy. These sweet-smelling boilies are scientifically developed to draw carp into your swim. They’re suitable for year-round use. MARUKYU Ichigo Strawberry Boilies RRP: £9.
The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…FREE SPIRIT Hi-‘S’ Rods, 12ft 2. 5lbRRP: £310Website: www. freespiritfishing.