I’ve started fishing a lake that’s new to me this year and despite my initial optimism, at the time of writing this article, it feels as if the venue has well and truly kicked me in the proverbials: The Big Carp Conundrum! Because this is the first year the lake in question has been open …
Catch More Carp: There are rarely any short cuts to consistently catching big carp… even here in the USA. However there are some basic rules that when followed will certainly increase your chances of success…. Rule #1 Fish where the fish are… An obvious statement perhaps but it’s one that is too often overlooked! …
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 …
We’ll have some growing pains however we have the basics finished up enough to confidently and safely use the website. The shipping calculator now allows us to combine items into packages for the rates more accurately then we’ve ever been able to. There are a few things missing such as the auto sale for the …
On a recent trip to England we had the chance to meet our old friends at Dynamite Baits and take a Dynamite Bait Factory Tour of their facility. One of the most impressive places I’ve ever seen. Every bait they produce is made in house including bottling liquids and popups by hand. We’re getting ready …
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. …
The Journey To Thirty – No, I’m not talking about my age, although I am getting close to 30..I’m talking about the elusive 30lb+ carp. It seems that, depending on where you live, catching and landing a 30lb carp is a goal most of strive for, and for some of us, it takes years to …
OVERVIEW These 10ft versions are perfect for use in a multitude of angling situations – from boats where a longer rod can be cumbersome and awkward to use when lowering rigs onto spots, to fishing in close quarters where casting space is limited, or if you’re simply fishing on a smaller venue. The 10ft Propel …
Welcome to the Big Carp News Pod Cast! We are delighted to share this content with you! Bringing you a number of podcasts over the coming months, connecting you with guests from all over the USA. Talking on everything from the History of carp angling here in the USA right up to current times and …
These past few years, the latest challenge I embarked upon, was the local tournament carp fishing scene. With thousands of hours fishing under my belt, dozens and dozens of of trophy carp banked, I was confident my success would translate into a tournament setting. How wrong this turned out to be! In 2015 a local …
