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 & …
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 …
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 …
Since the beginning of Destination H2O, you’ve followed Jocelyn through ever wilder and more challenging destinations, constantly pushing the boundaries of adventure to catch carp in the four corners of France. After two years of work, here is finally the launch of a new series: H2O+. For this first episode, we had to think big, …
Compact Angling Setup – Most of you like me don’t always have 24 hours + you can dedicate to a session. If I’m honest most of my time on the bank varies between 2-8 hours at a time. Life, family, work commitments etc mean that I frequently don’t plan sessions out but rather go when …
That’s right, everyones favorite navigation app can also be a valuable asset to the carp angler, and all anglers alike. According to Wikipedia, Google Maps is the fourth most popular app in the United States, and with good reason. It’s your trusty sidekick, your guide to the unknown, and if you end up lost, it’s …
There are a few memories that stand the test of time and I can remember very clearly. Due to a traumatic brain injury that occurred while deployed to Iraq during my time in the Marines my memory is not the greatest however there are moments that are so impactful they are solidified for the rest …
There is a ton of information available to the new carper it can be overwhelming and almost off putting. While there are probably hundreds of rigs you will come across they almost all got their start from the basic hair rig and evolved over the years. We receive questions almost daily about what tackle is …
I wanted to touch on a subject that comes up almost daily, carp care or fish care for that matter. The fact that we carefully handle carp in America is something that is not seen outside of our community as carp anglers. According to the US Fish and Wildlife services, in 2015 there were 28,463,499 …
