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Beginning carp angler

The beginner carp angler; which carp rod?

Unfortunately, there isn’t one rod on the market that does it all. But with a €10 rod, you can catch a carp just as well as with a €1000 rod. The same goes for brands. Some swear by brand A, while others want nothing to do with it and much prefer fishing with brand B. […]

Beginning carp angler

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 […]

Make your Own Boilie Stoppers

How to Make your Own Boilie Stops and What to Use? All you need is a broom, for example a hard plastic broom, available in different colors at stores like Action. With wire cutters, you can cut them into different lengths, and then use needle-nose pliers to give them the desired shape. With pliers you […]

Artificial bait carp fishing

Sponge Balls

Why Sponge Balls? The great thing about these sponges is that they can absorb a lot, making them ideal for soaking. Once soaked and in contact with water, they expand to 15mm. If you use a 20mm boilie in combination with a sponge, it stands nicely as a snowman. Keep in mind that once you’ve […]

Landing net support

The Landing Net Support

Standard Parasol Holder with Ground Spike A standard umbrella holder with a ground spike is a simple and convenient way to support your landing net at the water’s edge. What I use myself is a plastic parasol holder with a ground spike that you simply screw into the ground at the desired location. The great […]

Concealing hook with a boilie

Protect your Hook with a Boilie

The Necessities For this hook protection, you only need a knife, a boilie needle, and a piece of PVA cord or tape. Simple, quick, and effective! Cut or Slice a Boilie in Half Protect your hook with a boilie: Take a piece of PVA cord or tape between 8 and 10 cm. You can also […]

Cornmeal

Making your Own Goo

Making your Own Goo: What You Need 120ml bottle of glycerine (from the pharmacy) 70 grams of cornmeal (from the health food store) 5 to 10ml flavor Food coloring You can also use xanthan gum if you have it at home, but it’s quite pricey. A small bowl Teaspoon Syringe Bottle to put the Goo […]

Cooking particles

Getting Particles on the Swim

Different Types of Particles There are also swims where you cannot get the small bait such as tiger nuts, peanuts, hemp, pigeon feed or chickpeas etc. on your swim. Then I have some tips to still succeed! There is also a possibility to use breadcrumbs, which gives you a firmer ball to throw. You can […]