Building a Better Boilie
The Bloodworm Koi Fusion Mk II The Smart Angler’s Guide – Part 2 In The Carp Bait Guide, we looked at what carp actually detect…
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How Carp Move Around a Lake
Understanding Daily Carp Routes One of the biggest misunderstandings in carp fishing is the idea that carp simply sit in one place waiting to be…
Where Carp Hold in Large Lakes
Big lakes beat anglers before the rods even go out. There is simply too much water, too many empty-looking areas, and too many places that…
Cheap Carp Baits That Catch Big Fish
You do not need fancy bait to catch big carp. Plenty of big fish have been banked on simple food that costs a fraction of…
What Carp Actually Eat in Natural Lakes
What Carp Actually Eat in Natural Lakes Carp are not just boilie eaters waiting for anglers to turn up. In natural lakes, they spend most…
How Long It Takes Carp to Find Bait
Sometimes carp find bait in ten minutes. Sometimes it takes ten hours. Sometimes they never find it at all. That is the hard truth of…
Why Carp Spit Out Bait
A carp can pick up a bait and spit it back out in a flash. If your rig is not right, you may never know…
Why Carp Blow Bubbles (Carp Fizz Explained)
IntroOne of the oldest signs in carp fishing is fizz. You see a patch of bubbles, a little trail of pinhead fizz, or a soft…
How Carp Find Food Underwater
Sight, Smell & Taste Explained Carp have survived for thousands of years by being extremely efficient at finding food in environments where visibility is often…
How to Prepare Particles for Carp Fishing: Safe Soaking, Boiling, Storage and Use
How to prepare particles for carp fishing is a basic bait-prep skill every serious carp angler should understand. Particles can be excellent bait, but dry…