Be A Maverick

By Mark Holmes
After enduring winter big Carp like this 38lb stunner makes all the effort worthwhle

May time is, for me, one of the best times of the year for Carp anglers. It usually coincides with the warmer weather drying out the wetness of April and the Carp are bursting waiting to spawn. It means they … Continue reading →

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Effective Purchases

By Dave Moore
Long session bivvy

Making an effective purchase of any fishing tackle can be very difficult and frustrating these days considering the variety and choice. Competition between manufactures and marketing strategies doesn’t help, because let’s be honest no company is going to say something … Continue reading →

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Lone Star Buffalo Carp!

By Florian Laufer
Buffalo Carp

I heard of them for the first time, many years ago: Buffalo Carp! It is believed that they lived in the South of the USA and they are even heavier than our Carp in Germany. Previously before the internet, I … Continue reading →

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It’s Kingy Question Time!

By John Bailey
Waters like this really deserve our respect

I guess Kingfisher is like scores of premier, large fish syndicate waters. So, what I’m saying in this piece is going to be applicable to the venues a lot of you fish yourselves. I’d like you to come back on … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Sprung!

By Darren Belton
Just around the corner!

We have all enjoyed some glorious weather over the last few weeks, and indeed the Carp have woken from their winter slumber. Once again the angling press is being graced with huge fish as anglers also wake from their own … Continue reading →

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A Mobile Attitude

By Matt Eaton
45lb 4oz Common caught after moving swims

In this piece I’d like to talk about the benefits of having a mobile approach to your angling.  I’ll try and give you a feel for when and why I move swims, the thought processes I go through and what … Continue reading →

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