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Crucian carp [Species Menu] [Crucian carp articles] Common name: Crucian carp Latin name: Carassius carassius Record weight: Despite several fish being accepted and then dropped from the record list because of miss-identification, the current record of 4lb 8oz caught by Jay Allen from RMC Angling’s Summer pit is a fully authenticated record. Distribution: The crucian…

Canton NY – Hundreds or young people from around world are expected to join British teen actor Tom Felton in search of the biggest carp in the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce have announced the first ever St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament and I Love NY Carp Fishing School…

Following the latest advice from MAFF vets, the Environment Agency and National Angling Alliance are releasing updated guidelines to anglers to prevent the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease. Current restrictions on access to the countryside for angling are being significantly relaxed following recent changes in the disease situation. The latest advice should enable rapid…

For many years I have fished fast flowing rivers with float approaches. It’s a style of fishing I really enjoy as it’s challenging and very rewarding when you get it right. My apprenticeship saw me on rivers like the Derbyshire Derwent, the Upper Trent, the upper Avon, the Wye and, of course, the Severn. Whenever…

Articles by Geoff Maynard Geoff Maynard geoff@fishing.org Geoff Maynard Born in East London 1950, raised in Essex, now living in front of a screen in Surrey with his wonderful posh wife, his punk daughter, his three boys who are too big to insult, and a doggie called Macs. As a small child, Geoff caught his…

Another advantage going for huss is that, compared to many other fish, they grow sizeable. Few huss weigh less than 5lbs and there are good numbers to 10lbs. If you’re looking for a specimen, then think in terms of a 12lber as being a really good fish, but 15lb fish are not uncommon. Although huss…