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Make Your Own Luck Mr consistentJACK FUNNELLruns us through how he catches carp wherever he goes, the rules he sticks to and the edges that he uses to guarantee success. The guys at Total Carp asked me to run through the thinking and tactics I employ that often lead to me banking a number of fish from varying venues around the UK, and how a particular mind-set can also help you too. With this said, it is hard to single out just one particular thing or reveal a certain edge; not because I am a secret squirrel, but because I don’t really know what it is that I do that would be considered different from the norm. I don’t really pay too much attention to others, but seeing how much information there is on the internet, it would surprise me if most anglers didn’t understand the basics of carp fishing.

With a new season soon to be upon us, James Armstrong reveals some tips for approaching a new venue.

Luke Kennard’s latest blog heralds a change in approach to his carp fishing Recently I’ve had some amazing news; I’m going to be starting a little family with my partner, and am due to become a father in October. The build-up to the birth of my child in conjunction with working away has meant that fishing opportunities were going to be at a minimum. This has been a bit of a shock to the system as I’m used to getting out on the bank at least two or three times a week, but a welcome change at that. When preparing for an overnighter or a weekend session I always give myself the luxury of arriving early, allowing myself time to find the carp.

Tom Maker is known for his hauling of carp, and one baiting method that he uses a lot is a pellet-only mix; here he explains how he gets the best from them…

Solid bags are a go-to weapon in MARK PITCHERS' angling armoury. Learn how to fish the tactic exactly how Pitchers does!

In this live piece we join Mark Pitchers in session at Pool Bridge Farm’s Q Lake, this venue works on a booking system where you prebook your swim beforehand, so it was going to be interesting to see how Mark approached his chosen swim with no option of locating the fish using his own watercraft beforehand.