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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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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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Google Maps Is Your Best Friend

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 …

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