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The beginner carp angler; which carp rod?
As mentioned, where you plan to fish is important when deciding which rod is best for you. It mainly concerns whether you want to fish far out, or close to the bank. This makes a big difference for most anglers. Also important is the way you want to fish; which system will you use? And […]
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How to Make a Carp Rig
You can buy a ready-made carp rig in any store. The downside of ready-made rigs is that they are never exactly how you want them. It’s often cheaper to make them yourself, although this isn’t always the case. We carp anglers know that in carp fishing, standing still is moving backward. Because the rig you […]
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The Beginning Carp Angler: where to Start
Carp angling is a distinct discipline within sport fishing. Here you’ll learn how to get a good start as a beginning carp angler. Methods of Carp Angling Personally, I don’t think there’s any type of angling that can be broader and more complex than carp angling. Especially when you’re just starting out. This is partly […]
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Creating a Feeding Spot
I’ll share my experience about how to create a feeding spot. There are a few points you need to consider. Where will you fish? In a lake, canal, pit, river, or polder? Is it a new fishing spot or is it already heavily fished? What’s the fish population density in the water? And in which […]
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Which Carp Reel Do I Need?
Now that you’ve chosen a rod, let’s find a matching reel. Very important!! is to choose a reel with a perfectly functioning drag. You’ll need it after hooking a carp. The drag must not stutter, or you could easily lose everything. Spinning Reels Well, who doesn’t know them. The most well-known are the regular spinning […]
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Choosing Carp Rods, which one should I Have?
Which type of carp rods are currently the best doesn’t matter in this article. In this article we’re particularly happy to help guide the beginning carp angler. The first question you need to ask yourself is: am I going to fish “static” carp fishing or am I going to stalking? With static fishing you use […]
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Carp Fishing on a Commercial Fishery
Whether you like carp fishing on a commercial fishery or not, it’s very popular among carp anglers in the Netherlands and abroad. You have the certainty of a swim, (large) carp, safe fishing and often facilities nearby in the form of a cabin or shower. How Can I Best Fish on a Commercial Fishery? Unfortunately, […]
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Winter Carp Angling
Carp fishing is not seasonal; it is possible virtually all year round. As long as there is no ice, you can still catch a carp in the winter. In recent years, we have had mild winters, which means we regularly cast our rods in the winter. Carp fishing in the winter requires some adjustments compared […]
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Carp Anatomy – by the Water’s Edge, Quiet Please!
Now that autumn has arrived ‘or at least is trying to’ and it’s getting quieter by the water, I’m writing a series of articles about carp and their behavior. How sensitive are carp to our sounds by the water? and especially how to approach them. The following situation probably sounds familiar! You’re peacefully sitting at […]
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What is Rig Shyness and how to Overcome it?
Rig shyness: When fish become difficult to catch in certain waters. This can have various causes. In this article, I’ll explain why this happens and how you can overcome rig shyness. Angling Pressure A major cause is angling pressure. This isn’t just about heavily fished waters, but also fishing with tight lines in the water, […]
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Float Angling in Winter
Dear carp anglers, in this article, I’ll take you along for a session of float angling. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Written by Ramon At sunrise, I hop on my bike with my rod, landing net, unhooking mat, a can of corn, and some hemp. In my pocket, I have […]
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Make your Own Float
When carp fishing, you need insight and creativity. That applies to both static fishing and float fishing. This way you can also make your own floats. Do you want to make a long or short float? Or a short or long stem above the float body? Anything is possible! In this article, I will explain […]
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