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 combination of small baits, such …
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 into a waiting net. In …
Obsession: Tales of goal setting, compulsive behavior and attempting to make carpy dreams a reality. (By Craig “Brit” Parkes) One of my favorite carp angling authors Dave Lane once wrote a book on the obsession of carp angling. This book was so popular that copies are harder to get hold of than rocking horse poop, …
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 who catch more than the …
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 at East Delph lakes, carp …
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 this spring 🎣 Head on …
PRODUCT REVIEW – Fox EOS Barbel Rod (11FT 1.75LB) The Fox EOS Barbel Rod: In my last article I went into my approach to winter fishing, specifically using a feeder method and approach. To fish this method effectively you do require a few specialist items, the first being a good rod, that is not only …
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 to tie that has caught …
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 step guide how I tie …
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 to purchase a bottle of …
