“This could be the most important video you watch in 2025! Spring is just around the corner and I bet most of you haven’t done this yet!!” Get going on your Spring Carp Fishing prep work! As the saying goes “fail to prepare, prepare to fail”. In our latest film, Dean Watson runs you through …
Your Nighttime Fortress: Shelters & Bivvies Picture this: you’re out under the stars, rod in hand, chasing those sneaky carp that love to party after dark. Night fishing for carp isn’t just effective—it’s a full-on adventure, as long as you’ve got your act together! Sure, carp will nibble any time of day, but some waters …
Lewis Porter and Jim Wilson team up to target not just one, but two intimate lakes back to back, both offering different challenges and home to some beautiful carp. The carp can be easier to find on little lakes, but catching them can be a different story! They cover their tactics, bait and thought processes …
Locked in Winter at Welly: A Carp Angler’s Story by Carl Udry Spending time locked away in a 400-acre country park with 35 acres of water to explore isn’t everyone’s idea of fun—but for me (Carl Udry), it’s sheer magic! Angling in the winter is no easy feat, but when the rewards are there, it’s …
When Danny Fairbrass signed up for a winter trip to Hungary’s Lake Szucsi on *Thinking Tackle*, he had no idea he’d be facing some of the gnarliest fishing conditions of his life. Located just east of Budapest, this legendary lake is famous for its monster carp, including specimens over 80 pounds. But upon Danny’s arrival, …
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 of a radical re-think too. …
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 …
Renowned big carp angler Darrell Peck recently achieved an astounding milestone by catching his 100th UK 40-pound carp at the spectacular Grenville Lake. Many anglers dream of catching even one 40-pound fish in the UK, making Darrell’s accomplishment of 100 truly remarkable. But how did it all begin? Darrell Peck’s fishing career has led him …
Belgian carp expert Ignace de Roeck had a quick success with a new test bait, diving into the action and topping it off with a hard-fighting forty-pounder. It was around mid-May when I finally packed my van to leave my hectic life behind. March and April had been very fruitful for fishing, even though they …
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 …
