Summer Carping… Try a Float

summer carping try a float

Float fishing for carp: summer carping My first fishing experience, aged 4,  was sitting by a local canal staring intently at a float. I don’t even remember catching a fish back on that fateful day but the rest as they say is ‘history’. Almost everyone who grew up fishing in Great Britain during the 60’s & …

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Different country…….same obsession!

obsession

Obsession: Tales of goal setting, compulsive behavior and attempting to make carpy dreams a reality. (By Craig “Brit” Parkes) One of my favorite carp angling authors Dave Lane once wrote a book on the obsession of carp angling. This book was so popular that copies are harder to get hold of than rocking horse poop, …

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Big Carp Tackle Store Updates (6/16/2025)

We’ve updated the choice for shipping insurance in your cart. There is now a drop down menu for your choice. See Shipping Insurance page for more info. USPS Ground Advantage is still the worst. Multiple broken rods and “lost” packages. Long packages (ove 30 inches) taking 6+ weeks in some cases and normal packages taking several …

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The Big Carp Conundrum – Jamie Clossick

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 …

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The Subtle Things – Iain Macmillan

There’s know doubt that there will always be anglers on any lake up and down the land that consistently manage to catch more than the masses: Subtle Things! Some may just get lucky on a regular occasion, some may do more time than others, but most of the decent anglers who catch more than the …

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Master Carp Fishing to Islands in 17 Minutes

Master Carp Fishing to Islands in 17 Minutes

Carp Fishing to Islands: Casting tight to islands or far margins can be a huge edge! These areas are often a safe place for the carp, getting your rig as close to the bank or under an overhanging tree, can be the difference between success or failure. Mike Jarvis is at East Delph lakes, carp …

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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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The Reality of Public Lake Carp Fishing with Mozza

Mozza

You plan a French carp fishing adventure with Mozza, picturing the big road trip, the huge landscapes and being in the wilderness. Then, finished off perfectly with hectic action, big boat battles and a GIANT carp! Sounds simple, doesn’t it? However… things don’t always go to plan, and that was the case for this trip! …

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