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Welcome to the Angling Escapes blog – the place for inspiration, tips, and travel stories from the world of sport fishing! Read our latest articles on unique fishing destinations, techniques, seasonal updates, and anglers' experiences. Whether you're a seasoned carp angler or just starting out
The Particalipo, an Ice-Cold Trick
As a carp angler, you sometimes think too complicated and forget the basics of carp fishing. Particles are an inexpensive and very effective carp bait, especially during the winter period. During colder months, when carp are less active and feed less frequently, it's important to present your bait more compactly. This can be done easily with PVA, but even more easily with the Particalipo. This increases the chance that the carp will bite more quickly and precisely, even if it's eating little.
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Pellets on the Hair
Pellets are usually only used for baiting when carp angling, as they are small and very attractive. However, you can do much more with pellets, for example on the hair. This can definitely yield some carp, especially on commercial fisheries or carp ponds with lots of training.
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Making your Own Goo
Because Goo can be quite pricey, it's also fun and cost-effective to make it yourself. You can fully customize it to your own taste and color, and it often costs only half the price. Below, I explain what you need to get started.
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Getting Particles on the Swim
You can row out your bait and then drop your boilie in the right spot (hard plate) and sprinkle some particles around it. It can also be done with a spod or PVA. You can also sail to your swim with a bait boat. It is sometimes also possible to walk to the other side. If you are going to do that, it is better to cast your rods first before you start feeding on the other side, so you can be sure that the bait ends up in the right place. This is only possible if you can get to your swim.
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Soaking Hook Bait: the Preparation
As a carp angler, you often bring a lot of equipment, and setting up your gear takes quite some time. Do you also find this takes too long? Then I have a smart, time-saving tip for you!
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The Carp Trap: a Different Way of Surface Fishing
"The Carp Trap" is an innovative way of surface fishing that I discovered through YouTube. It consists of a large float with a bread crust attached and looks a bit like a small rod standing on the water with a leader and crust. Where you can't cast very far with "regular" surface fishing, you can with The Carp Trap. This way you can fish in places you couldn't reach before, but where the carp are.
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Static Stalking for Carp in Winter
What I enjoy doing in the winter is static carp fishing. Not on public waters but in park waters, small lakes, enclosed canals, or channels. In this article, I'll explain how I do it.
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Jordy Kuijper on Lake Duyl – part 2
Relaxing in the countryside at Duylmeer (part 2); For 10 years, my father and I have been fishing several nights a year at a paylake in the Netherlands, always full of adventure and fun. Last year you read about De Ganzenkuil on Angling Escapes, this year we take you to Het Duylmeer with new adventures and beautiful catches. Curious? Read on quickly!
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Etang Marolles, An oasis with true pearls
A trip to Lake Katlov in Czech Republic was planned which was still yellow on Tuesday before departure, but on Wednesday all of Czech Republic turned orange. Really disappointing but one thing was certain. We were going angling. After contacting Reclin from Angling Escapes, there was space at Etang Marolles in the Mayenne department in France. With 6 people we were going to fish this beautiful lake exclusively.
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Throwing Clinic with John and Carlo
The casting clinic was given by our team members Carlo Carspels and John Caeyers. Two "old hands" from the carp scene who, in addition to being members of the Angling Escapes team, are also associated with Free Spirit.
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Jordy Kuijper on Lake Duyl
Finding peace in the countryside at Het Duylmeer (part 1); For 10 years, my father and I have been going on annual trips for a few nights at a paid fishing lake in the Netherlands, always full of adventure and good times. Last year you read about De Ganzenkuil, this year we're taking you to Het Duylmeer with new catches and great experiences. Curious? Read on quickly!
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Impression video Castle Lakes
The Angling Escapes team visited Castle Lake. And what a bizarre session it was! There was no time to sleep and sometimes the rods were kept inside. Beautiful carp were caught. With the view over the boulevard of La Clayette and as icing on the cake the castle on the waterfront. But you yourself are fishing in a beautiful forest which gives you the natural atmosphere of carp fishing. The team has made a video impression for you watch their film here.
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