Tag: Carp

08 th May 2014

Young Carper Kane Offland Is At It Again!

Young Carper Kane Offland is at it again!This week I received a lovely email from Lee Stephens who updated me on his young fishing partner Kane Offland, who he takes fishing when he’s off school and when his Mum and Dad are working.Kane who’s

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing
07 th May 2014

Wednesday Review... Chub Smart Box Complete

Chub Smart Box Complete ReviewThere’s a plethora or tackle boxes available these days, many of which have followed Fox’s original concept. The Chub Smart Box has been around a while and in this ‘system’ version offers a multiple internal

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Chub, Tackle Boxes, Chub Smart Box
01 st May 2014

Valley Of The Water Pigs – Part Four – Michael Stewart

Valley Of The Water Pigs – Part One Valley Of The Water Pigs – Part Two Valley Of The Water Pigs – Part Three Valley Of The Water Pigs - Part FourDate: 2010/11 Venue: The Nene Valley Title: Things Can Only Get Better!

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Michael Stewart, Water Pigs
29 th April 2014

30lb Common For Rob Shanks

30lb Common For Rob ShanksAfter taking some time off to spend with the kids over half term my wife was kind enough to give me the green light for a few days on the bank. After pre-baiting with a mixture of Sticky baits Vortex Boilies and pellets I

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Rob Shanks
29 th April 2014

Tackle Tuesday... Daiwa Cast’izm 25 QDA

Daiwa Cast'izm 25 QDA Reel ReviewThe concept of the ‘big pit’ reel is a Daiwa specialty, it’s one of there area’s of expertise, and for many years they have been pushing the boundaries of reel performance seeking improvement as the sport and

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, News, New Arrivals & Coming Soon, Fishing Tackle Guides, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Daiwa Reels, Daiwa Carp Reels, Carp Fishing, Daiwa, Carp Fishing Reels, Cast'izm, Daiwa Cast'izm
23 rd April 2014

Wednesday Review... Shimano Tribal Supressa Carp Rods

Shimano Tribal Supressa Carp Rods ReviewFinally, I have found a set of rods that fill the void in my tackle’s capabilities. Most of my fishing is done at close range with the softest, shortest rod that I can warrant using. There are an increasing

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Carp Rods, Shimano, Shimano Carp Rods
22 nd April 2014

Bank Holiday Bonanza... Michael Stewart

Bank Holiday Bonanza... Michael StewartThe last couple of sessions since the 29lb Mirror had been relatively quiet, with only two small doubles gracing my rods. Even though I’d been getting down at 1-2pm on a Friday, this wasn't giving me enough

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Angling Direct Staff, Michael Stewart
16 th April 2014

Syndicate Success For Highley & Anderson!

Syndicate Success For Highley & Anderson!Nathan Highley, one of our Carp consultants and BCAC finalist and his partner Bob Anderson have been doing what they do best and that’s catching Carp!The Navitas and Sticky backed anglers, who have

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Angling Direct Staff, Nathan Highley
15 th April 2014

Tackle Tuesday... Wychwood Solace Big Pit 65FS Reel

Wychwood Solace Big Pit 65FS Reel ReviewThere seems to be a recurring theme with my tested reviews, and it’s the one I’m more than happy to continue. Given the opportunity, I always prefer to review gear that combines quality with value for money

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Fishing Tackle Guides, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Wychwood Carp Rods, Wychwood Reels, Carp Fishing, Carp Fishing Reels, Wychwood Solace
14 th April 2014

More Success For Shanks...

More Carp Fishing Success For Shanks...I decided to make the effort to do Sunday overnighter after seeing some perfect conditions forecast for catching a carp or two. Knowing the lakes would be quiet on a Sunday afternoon with mild temperatures, rain

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Rob Shanks