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Follow The Rules and Catch More Carp!

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! …

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Record Carp in North America

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 …

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St. Lawrence Carp Marathon: An Experience Like No Other

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. …

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Coming This Spring – Trakker’s PROPEL & DEFY (Spod/Marker Rods 10ft)

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 …

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Learning the Hard Way: Tournament Carp Fishing in Colorado

Dusk at the Carp Tournament, Chatfield Reservoir

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 …

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