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, …
Danny Fairbrass, known for his innovative approach to angling gear, has refined the already successful Longshank X pattern of hook to the Longshank Beaked Hook, enhancing its effectiveness for catching carp. These improvements build upon the hook’s proven track record of over 20 years, demonstrating Fairbrass’s commitment to optimizing fishing equipment. The enhancements to the …
Spotlight: Wide Gape Hooks – The Wide Gape hooks have a storied history spanning over two decades, assisting anglers in landing numerous large fish. It’s a pattern that has stood the test of time and will likely remain a perennial favorite. This hook was one of Damian Clarke’s early ventures in product development and was …
Understanding Carp Rigs – Part III This is where it should all come together… no matter what rig you choose it must work correctly to make sure the hook ends up securely positioned in the fishes lip. Rig Mechanics In a recent carp forum exchange someone stated “EVERY RIG is nothing more than a PERSONAL opinion..” Well …
