INTRODUCTION This year I have had the opportunity to start fishing on one of the most historic venues in England. Lake of Dreams: Situated in Nene Valley it really is a hidden gem. The lakes stock is what drew me to the venue and excited me with the fish being extremely old, dating back to …
Zone 1: Robert White Zone 2: Dave Ash Zone 3: Paul Dewaardt Zone 4: Sasa Ciric Kids Zone: Alan Zach
Just how big do carp grow in North America? Record Carp in North America: That’s a question Steve Broad (editor of UK Carpworld magazine) posed to me while we chatted at the Zwolle back in February 2015. Carpworld’s International section had just carried a picture of Daniel Slaby’s stunning 56lb 4oz common caught from a …
Join seasoned anglers Jake Forrester and Ben Cartwright as they tackle the tough conditions at Theale Fisheries’ Island Lake, all in a bid to secure their spot on the consultancy team! With clear skies and scorching temperatures, the odds are stacked against them. But with carp gliding near the surface, their first plan of attack …
On a recent fishing trip to Holme Fenn, Naomi Turner Record Carp was achieved and represents an extraordinary milestone. Catching the biggest carp ever recorded by a female angler in the UK. Weighing in at 72lb 12oz (nearly 33kg), this monumental catch has earned her a place in the angling history books. The Journey to …
Carp fishing championships and competitions: Carp fishing is a popular recreational activity in the United States, and there are a number of carp fishing championships and competitions held throughout the country each year. These events provide an opportunity for anglers to test their skills against some of the best carp fishermen in the country, and …
The St. Lawrence Carp Marathon: On Monday July 19th 2021 some of the most highly skilled anglers from all over the country gathered in Waddington, NY to draw pegs for what would be the longest and one of most challenging carp fishing tournaments ever held on the mighty St. Lawrence River. The first annual St. …
It’s often said, ‘you should never go back’ but in the case of the St Lawrence River it had been a long 4 years since I had last walked it’s banks. I first visited this magnificent river system in 2011 and fished several swims over 3 days, searching for fish and all in all having …
Preparation is a huge part of any tournament, and as the saying goes luck favors the prepared...and those that can remember which bag has the weights!
The Tournament… my view As many will know I’m primarily a short session angler fishing 4-6 hour sessions plus a few overnights. In the past decade I’ve fished only two week long tournaments (Baldwinsville & Big 5 Carp in Romania) plus a just a handful of multi day sessions. So it was with some trepidation …
