Big Carp News

In the first installment of Lake of Dreams Juan had worked hard to catch a couple of old fish from the historic Ringstead Fisheries and was looking to capitalize on his good momentum. We rejoin his story as he awaits action after baiting heavily to a large group of carp.… Read more

The “Mini” Chod Rig: There are times when you want to use really small baits. Fishing during the winter comes to mind, as does targeting fish that have seen lots of fishing pressure. The chod rig is well known for it’s effective bait presentation over many different substrates, and hence a… Read more

So what goes into making a carp rod? If you read the adverts and brochures you would be forgiven for thinking that almost every rod out there shares the same characteristics for effortless casting to the horizon combined with an unerring ability to steer every hard fighting fish you hook straight… Read more

There’s know doubt that there will always be anglers on any lake up and down the land that consistently manage to catch more than the masses: Subtle Things! Some may just get lucky on a regular occasion, some may do more time than others, but most of the decent anglers… Read more

Carp Fishing to Islands: Casting tight to islands or far margins can be a huge edge! These areas are often a safe place for the carp, getting your rig as close to the bank or under an overhanging tree, can be the difference between success or failure. Mike Jarvis is… Read more

Spring is here! So, let’s kick it off with a product launches from fox tackle! A new range of reclining chairs to suit any fishing situation, footwear to cover all terrains, super lightweight carbon bankware, carp fishing ready rigs plus more! 🤩 Be ready for all your carp fishing adventures… Read more

It’s funny when I read stuff about carp fishing with a carp fly rod on these internetwebs, every becomes obsessed with what fly to use…that is the least of your concerns when you decide to chase carp with some lashed feathers and fur, that said here is a simple fly… Read more

In this Blow Back Rig Tutorial (“How-To Tutorial”) I follow on from the basics of the Hair Rig seen in a previous tutorial I have done (that can be seen here) using a few additional components of end tackle from the PB Products range to show you in a step by… Read more

Like many of you I am constantly testing different types of pack and hook baits, like Korda Kiana Goo. What works one day may not work the next, it can be maddening. For the last couple of years I have been tracking what works and where. Last year I decided… Read more