Before targeting the largest specimen, we have to first find the carp! You will see that this is not necessarily true…. the largest and therefore the oldest fish often behave differently to their young counterparts. First we will outline the areas where they reside and feed and then explain how to target them with your rig.
If there was ever a good season for speed carp fishing, it’s the summer. The warmer temperatures naturally invite fishing early in the morning or at the end of the day for the famous “cast off”. And that’s good because carp are particularly active during these times of the day. Nevertheless, these speed sessions require some adapting to get luck on your side. Gear? Fishing spot? Advanced baiting? Here are our tips to have successful short carp fishing sessions.
You want to improve your fishing technique and you plan to assemble your own lines. Here are a few steps we propose you follow, accompanied by a video.
A rod, a line, a float... that's all you need to discover the joy of still fishing. Ideal for starting out, this technique is no less exciting and means you can have sensational fishing trips with lots of fish (roach, bleak, bream etc.) throughout the year.
It's sometimes difficult to know how to make the most of your fishing time. In this article, we give you tips on how to maximize your chances of catching great carp. These tips are intended for anglers fishing in lakes or rivers, with a good density of fish.
Very often we want to fish distant spots but never manage to reach them. These spots are usually less heavily fished, so long and accurate casting will increase your chances of a catch. Discover how to cast like this and improve your effectiveness.
The river has its own codes, its own "alphabet" that must be learned if we are to be able to "read the water" to force out the fish. Without these skills at the water's edge, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start. Where to cast? Where to look?
Filling the spool is an important step which must not be neglected before heading off to the water's edge. A badly filled spool could reduce casting distance and increase the risk of backlashes. We will explain to you how to fill your reel properly in 3 steps.
As you have already noticed, the temperature gradually decreases. This signals the end of the beautiful autumn colours and the much appreciated warm spells. Learn today how to approach fishing in winter.
We often cast more often to reach those fishing spots further away. The rod and casting action are not the only elements that can be improved. All parts of the rig should be perfectly adjusted. Discover our recommendations for an aerodynamic rig for fishing those long distance spots.
Carp is one of the only freshwater fish that can be caught at night. Night fishing offers very particular thrills that all carp anglers should experience. The darkness and change of bearings really contribute to the creation of this specific atmosphere which overwhelms all of the angler’s senses. Here are our tips and tricks to help you successfully go night fishing.
