John Elmer helps Carpaholixx readers with an exclusive insight into his special margin tactics that will bank more carp for you, particularly when the fish are being finicky. In…
Professional angling coach Ian Gemson describes the systems he uses... Rigs, in particular lead systems, are an important talking point for many carp anglers, magazines and DVDs. Long range rigs,…
Jamie Smith writes about successful ways to catch more quality carp. He explains why meticulous preparation will yield more results. He also highlights the need to consider your methods and…
The zig rig in its most basic form has been around for many years. The likes of the infamous Jack Hilton and co were using them many years ago. Anchored…
As the dropping temperatures begin to bite, and the leaves begin to slowly fall from the trees, it can only mean that our normally 'short' summer is rapidly melting away.…
I would start my night time fishing sessions as early in the year as possible, this gave me plenty of opportunity to mark-out a few swims even before wetting a…
Well, we’ve finally made it round to what is probably one of my most favourite times of the year. The water temperatures are up, the sun is out and those…
Be confident in what you’re doing...Over the years I’ve found that a lot of people pay too much attention to what the next man is up to. The trouble is…
I Remember reading an article by Chris Yates, in which he described why he fishes the way he does. He outlined that he prefers to simplify his fishing to the…
Making bait seems to be a dying art these days. With the increase of quality freezer baits from commercial companies, I still feel that a major edge can be gained…
For a good number of years now, I've almost exclusively used the single hook bait and PVA bag approach for most of my fishing. Initially, my reason for doing…