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 …
Carp fishing a fantastic sport and pastime, as the thousands of people who enjoy their time by the water will happily confess. There’s something very satisfying about being at one with nature, and of course landing that big fish, and it’s a sport that you will probably want to encourage …
One of the most important innovations in carp fishing, the baitrunner reel is a relatively new development, and one that adds to the excitement of angling. Designed to allow for extra versatility, a bait runner reel uses an extra clutch function that is not usually found on other reels. This …
The fixed spool reel remains one of the most popular types of reel, and with good reason. First developed to enable the effective casting of very light flies and lures, the fixed spool reel relies on gravity, and tends to be fitted beneath the rod. First seen in the late …
Choosing a Carp Reel Now that you’ve chosen a carp rod, what reel should you buy to go with it? In carp fishing, there are two types, a Big Pit or Freespool reel. You need to chose a reel that compliments your rod because you want to get the balance …
Big pit reels and freespool reels are the two main types used in carp angling. ‘Big Pit’ takes its name from there original use (25 years ago) as a hard-wearing, industrious reel suited to gravel pits. They are big and bold – and for anglers, this is the main …