Fishing Tips and Tricks
Make the most of your fishing holiday with valuable fishing tips & tricks. Discover strategic insights for carp fishing, predator fishing, and more, from reading the water to tactical approaches to your feeding methods. Get inspired by practical advice from the team and experienced anglers, so you know exactly what to do on the bank. Start catching smarter today!
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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.
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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 to fishing in the summer.
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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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Surface Angling in Winter
Winter significantly changes carp behavior: cold water and short days make carp less active and they only feed for brief periods. However, there are clever ways to lure them to the surface and observe them. In this article you'll learn how to successfully surface fish in cold water with minimal equipment, patience and the right strategy. Discover where you need to be, which bait works and how to make the most of winter carp fishing.
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Making your Own Float: the Finishing Touch
This article is the follow-up to "Making Your Own Float" and covers finishing your homemade float. Here you'll learn step by step how to paint your float professionally, so it not only looks great but also functions optimally during carp fishing.
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The Double Hair Method
A few years ago I read an article about carp fishing with a double hair, specifically for particles. Initially I was skeptical, but I decided to try it myself. My conclusion? It absolutely works! Read on to discover how the double hair rig works exactly and how to apply this successfully in carp fishing.
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Make your Own Boilie Stoppers
There are many different types of boilie stoppers available on the market. They come in various colors, sizes, and materials, such as silicone or hard plastic. Additionally, there are different models and shapes, for example, in the form of artificial corn. But did you know that you can also make them yourself? In this article, I explain how to make your own boilie stoppers.
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Double Back Lead
While carp fishing, I noticed that my lines don't always stay neatly on the bottom in many waters. Especially in slightly flowing water or deep channels, the line often floats above the deepest point, even with a sinking line. By experimenting with two back leads, I discovered a simple way to keep the line tight and controlled on the bottom.
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Sponge Balls
There are many types of artificial baits on the market. A tip I'd like to share with you is the use of sponge balls that are used in the hospitality industry to flush the tap lines. These sponge balls have a diameter of 10mm and are only available in orange.
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The Fully Camouflaged Rig
To make your rig and hook even more inconspicuous, you can choose to create a fully camouflaged hooklink and hook. Of course, you can also choose to camouflage only your hooklink. Both variants work well in weedy, pressured, and clear water.
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The Landing Net Support
By the water's edge, you always want to have your landing net within reach. After a catch, the net often lies wet on the ground, which could cause you to step on it or trip over it. Sometimes you lean the net against something to dry, but then it's usually not readily available when you need it.
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Protect your Hook with a Boilie
You can easily protect your hook from dirt, mussels and obstacles on the bottom. Use soluble PVA foam or a PVA stick for this. However, on some waters this can arouse suspicion. That's why we share a clever tip to protect your hook with half a boilie and PVA.
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