Bait & Tackle

The Subtle Things – Iain Macmillan

May 26, 2025

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

Master Carp Fishing to Islands in 17 Minutes

Master Carp Fishing to Islands in 17 Minutes

May 19, 2025

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

fox tackle the bomb

NEW Fox Tackle Products for Spring 2025 Chairs, Footwear, Bankware & More!

May 6, 2025

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

Fox EOS Barbel Rod

Product Review – Fox EOS Barbel Rod (11ft 1.75lb)

April 14, 2025

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… Read more

Lonestarcarpers Simple Carp Fly

March 21, 2025

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

Blow Back Rig Tutorial – “How-To Tutorial”

February 28, 2025

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

Korda Kiana Goo

February 24, 2025

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

Impulse Amino Acids

A guide to Amino Acids by BioSource Baits

February 3, 2025

A guide to Amino Acids by BioSource Baits: Now available at Big Carp Tackle Store How do amino acids work? THE PROBLEM Carp are stimulated to feed when between 50% and 85% of their chemoreceptors are occupied by amino acids. This ‘Just Right’ receptor coverage is established by generating a… Read more

Sonik Tournos XD 10,000 Reels – Review

January 24, 2025

The Sonik Tournos, like all other items from Sonik, boast outstanding quality to value. Along side it a list of features almost as long as my arm… it puts these reels way up high on the quality to value ratio. If you are in the market for a new reel,… Read more

Particle Fishing – Lewis Read

January 20, 2025

Particle fishing – tactics and terminal tackle The description ‘particle bait’ is used to describe a massive variety of small baits, including practically every type of seed, bean, pea, nut or pellet you could possibly think of! The sheer amount and variety of particle use can be overwhelming and it… Read more

Method Feeder Rig

The Method Feeder Rig (MCC Winning Rig) Tutorial

December 16, 2024

The method feeder rig has been around for a very long time, and it is still one of the best ways of catching a lot of carp. Although I have used this tactic extensively since the early the 2000s, in recent years I had gotten out of the habit except… Read more

Autumn Choices : Keith Jones

Autumn Choices with Keith Jones

September 15, 2024

Autumn Choices with Keith Jones: Although I’ve had quite a productive spring and summer, as is often the case at this time of year I’m thinking about making some subtle changes to my bait and end tackle. I’m moving onto new waters, so one or two aspects might need more… Read more