As most of you will know, carp generally move around a lot less in winter than they do in summer. So the usual advice is to fish as close to them as possible, and keep your groundbaiting patterns, if any, very tight.
The centrepin reel is a great tool for close up fishing, where we really need to get in close contact with our intended quarry. In most situations, of course, a fixed spool reel would do the job but fishing is all about having fun and there is no doubt that using a centrepin is all…
Adventure fishing, is that what you’d call it? I certainly would ! I know that a lot of the readers here, like myself, are interested in learning; new skills, better spots, how to add a whole range of colours to their pallet.I was on an adventure trip in Taupo, New Zealand, and I was painting…
There are no secrets in my life any more. When you have seen the elephant, so called secrets become irrelevant in the great scheme of things. So I tell these curious anglers precisely where to go, exactly where to park their car and the lures to use. Funny how when I go fishing at these…
One venue I love is Painshill Park. The carp go to around high 20lb and the best bit is that very few have been caught before. The lake gets very weedy, I have never seen such a weedy lake but it is ideal for me. Most anglers are put off by heavy weed yet the…
Guys and gals, You may or may not know, but I have commandeered the Harmattan off Dieter Haselhorst for the month of March next year in Ascension. Unfortunately, my first party has just bailed out and I have to find replacements by the end of this month (flights and stuff are already pre-booked). Anyone interested,…
Carp [Species Menu] [Carp articles] Common name: Carp Latin name: Cyprinus carpio Record weight: The current record fish is affectionately known as ‘two-tone’ and is slowly edging towards 60lb. This lovely fish lives in a large gravelpit in Kent called Conningbrook. The current (September 2001) record weight for this fish is 59lb 7oz captured by…