Carp fishing is among the most popular forms of fishing, with many thousands of participating anglers taking to their favourite spots on riverbanks and lakes whenever possible. Challenging, relaxing ad requiring skill, fishing is a great sport, and even better when you have the right gear. The truth is that …
As with all sports and pastimes, fishing is best enjoyed when you are happy you have the best equipment for the job. You may not be able to afford high-end fishing gear, but that does not mean you can’t have quality kit, as even the most costly has come down …
The increased popularity in fluorocarbon line has come about for a variety of reasons, not least that is very tough and readily available. It may not be the most manageable of lines – that remains with the traditional mono – but it is very versatile, and brings with it a …
If you’re a fan of Daiwa, then you’ll love our Daiwa carp rod reviews. Known for designing great looking rods, at very competitive prices, they’re a trusted brand within the carp scene. So, let’s review a few of the more well known carp rods, made by Daiwa. Daiwa Black Widow …
A carp bivvy is your ‘home on the bank’, so when it gets down to choosing the perfect carp bivvy, it needs to be just right! Nowadays, there is a growing variety of styles, shapes and sizes tailored to all carp anglers requirements. The competition amongst brands is tough – …
Introduction The Sonik SKS Carp rod review received a decent rating from us – which prompted us to review the spod rod from the same range. The Review Cast from slim multi-modulus carbon fiber blanks, this sleek and chunky spod rod looks fantastic. At 12ft from base to tip, this …
Shimano are a pretty decent carp rod manufacturer. In fact, according to their website – there are over 16 models including the Tribal, Catana and Alivio series. Precision in design using the highest quality blanks, means Shimano create excellent rods for the modern angler of today. We now present a …
Perhaps one of the most important is a carp rod, you can’t really fish without one. Lengths range from 9ft up to 14ft, with many different types and styles available. So, what should you look for when choosing a Carp Rod? There are many answers to this question, but firstly, …
We’ve got the privilege of owning a pair of Sonik SKS rods, and we can tell you that they are incredible! Reliable and responsive, there a real blend of raw casting power whilst maintaining that delicate hand-to-hand close combat required. The Review What truly stands out is how …
Here it is folks – the Shimano Tribal Velocity Review! Made from top quality components and built on slim, responsive XT60 blanks, the Tribal Velocity offers the carp angler powerful casting action. The progressive playing action makes this rod feel smooth and balanced, and we’re happy to see that Shimao …
Introduction Shimano are a well talked about brand right around the UK, there knack of blending quality, performance and value is usually spot on. We keep talking about trusted brands in some of our other reviews, but somehow Shimano rods and reels really hit the sweet spot. A lot of …
The Nash Team have created a stunning carp rod with the Scope. Yes, it may be little (10ft to be precise) – but what it lacks for in length certainly makes it up in the performance. The Scope is really useful in confined swims and also a great choice for …
Many retailers, particularly online, stock a wide range of JRC tackle from rod pods & bivvies to carp barrows and bite indicators. I really like their catalogue of products they have to offer (JRC Carp Catalogue can be found here if your interested) Anyway, amongst said tackle is the JRC …
Welcome to the Grey’s Prodigy GT4 review – the 4th generation carp rod in the highly regarded series! Now, I really enjoyed the performance of the GT3 so let’s take a look to see if the GT4 can go one step further….. With a completely redesigned new …
Fox Warrior S Review Billed as an ‘entry level’ carp rod by Fox, the Warrior S is look set to become another ‘classic carp rod’. It looks, and feels, way more expensive than the price suggests – a good start to the review! As we glide …
Fox Horizon X Review It’s time for another carp rod review, and this time it’s the…. Fox Horizon X!!! Actually an improvement in the original ‘Horizon’ series, so let’s get started! The first thing we notice is how the rod is now completely ‘carbon wrapped’ – aimed …
Daiwa Phantom Review Hello fellow anglers and a warm welcome to our Daiwa Phantom review – a perfect carp rod aimed at new anglers or those on a budget. Modelled from Daiwa’s very own Black Widow range, the Phantom is a great value rod considering this. Pure and simple, …
Spod Rod & Marker Reviews These days, specialist rods tailored for spodding make the job much easier than using your normal main carp rod. When you’ve attached a spod, filled it with bait and added water – it can become much heavier than your lead and rig setup. For this …
The best carp rod pod reviews for 2018 are finally here! Owning a carp rod pod makes an angler’s life that little bit easier, especially a nice sturdy, well built one. You’ll want one that’s compact – i.e. one that can be stored and carried around without a fuss as …
Carp Bite Alarms Guide Welcome to our bite alarm guide! Before we continue with our bite alarm reviews, we thought our beginners may want to know what a bite alarm is and what it is used for. The theory behind an electronic bite alarm is simple – to detect, …