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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 finally, what fishing style do you personally prefer? A slightly stiffer rod, or a more flexible one?

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're never exactly how you want them, even though it's usually cheaper to make them yourself. We carp anglers know that in carp fishing, standing still is moving backward. Because the rig you always use might suddenly stop working well, and you'll need to come up with something new.

The Beginning Carp Angler: where to Start

Carp fishing is a challenging and versatile branch of sport fishing. For beginner carp anglers, making the right choices in fishing techniques, equipment, and bait can be quite overwhelming. In this article, you'll find practical tips to get off to a good start and increase your chances of success.

Creating a Feeding Spot

Creating a baited spot is the key to success in carp fishing. With the right strategies for groundbait, boilies, and particles, you can get carp accustomed to your spot and significantly increase your chances of catching. In this article, I'll share my experiences and practical tips for effectively building up a baited spot.

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.

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 should ask yourself is: am I going to do "static" carp fishing or float fishing?

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.

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 to fishing in the summer.

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.

What is Rig Shyness and how to Overcome it?

The fish are difficult to catch in certain waters. This can have various causes. I'll explain in this article what causes this and how you can break through the conditioning in a closed or commercial fishery.

Float Angling in Winter

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 an extra float, a box of weights, and hooks ready to stalk the carp. Arriving at the small but oh-so-beautiful water, we take a moment to look around. Where do we see bubbles, ripples, and things like that? Where are the fish?

Make your Own Float

In carp fishing, insight and creativity play a big role, both in static fishing and float fishing. A great example of this is making your own floats. Do you want a long or a short float? Or a stem that's shorter or longer above the buoyant body? Anything is possible! In this article, I'll show you step by step how to make your own float.

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