Big Carp News

While the title “Take notes” may not immediately convey it, this piece delves deeper into the essence of my angling journey, focusing not just on tactics and gear, but on the enduring lessons that have shaped my success over the years. From the inception of the hair rig in the… Read more

The Marker Float is one piece of kit that allows you to map out exactly what’s in your swim. By following a few key steps, you can easily understand depths, substrates and exact distances to fish with pinpoint accuracy to and on certain spots. Get Marker Floats now at Big… Read more

Carp Fishing Weather: Carp fishing presents challenges, and beginners may feel disheartened after several unsuccessful sessions. Even seasoned carp anglers experience blank sessions—it’s all part of the journey. Understanding the weather conditions preferred by carp can enhance your chances of success. The perfect Carp Fishing Weather involves a moderate to… Read more

Guide to Mastering Carp Location Strategies In my journey through carp fishing, one undeniable truth has surfaced – location is the linchpin of a successful catch. It’s the heartbeat of the entire game; nothing else matters unless you’re right on top of the carp. Let’s dive into the essentials of… Read more

Norton Disney Pettitt’s Lake Essential Tips: For those venturing into the world of lake fishing, Rob Burgess, the Korda Koach, is your go-to expert at the Norton complex. With a history at the complex dating back to its opening, Rob has amassed a wealth of knowledge to help anglers make… Read more

Have you ever noticed that some carp are nearly impossible to catch? What makes one carp easier to catch than another? Searching to answer this question, I came upon a handful of scientific studies that discussed some of the issues involved. Of course, there are many factors such as the… Read more

From a “health” stand point, the studies done on incorporating bacteria into carp food have been generally found boosted food conversion (how well much of the food turns into fish), promoted faster growth, and in some cases helped to support the immune response. Read more

Unlike in trout fish, carp fishing rarely relies on matching the hatch yet it’s not often that a carp finds a boilie or pile of sweet corn if someone has not put it there, so the majority of food a carp eats are actually things that are living there already.… Read more

The thermocline is an layer in the water column where the temperature rapidly changes. This occurs during the warmer months when the surface of the water heats the the area below does not. These drastically different temperatures cause the water to no longer mix with the result that the colder,… Read more