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, …
If you are one of the many thousands of people who enjoy fishing, then we are here to help! This engaging and enthralling sport and pastime is one of the biggest participation sports in the world, and in the UK we are blessed with some fantastic places to get out …
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 …
It is no surprise that fishing is one of the most popular participation sports of all. The combination of spending time with nature, battling to land a quality fish, and learning the techniques and skills needed to successfully make for an invigorating and exciting pastime. Another attraction of fishing is …
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 …
Fishing is a sport that is widely enjoyed by many millions of people across the world. In the UK, it is one of the most popular pastimes of all, and there’s little that can beat a leisurely day on the bank, angling for a prize carp! Of course, you need …
Fishing for carp up close – or as we know it, in the margins – is an exciting and invigorating choice. If you don’t want to risk breaking your treasured full-length pole, you need to invest in a margin pole. These are very strong, supremely durable fishing poles that are …
There are many very beautiful places to go fishing in the UK. We are blessed with stunning countryside and some magnificent waterways – including glorious rivers and lakes – and perhaps only the weather lets us down! For carp fishing, few places can offer the variety provided by the Lake …
They say you are only as good as the tools you use, and when it comes to carp fishing, the equipment you choose is always going to help or hamper your performance. For carp fishing, choosing the best line for the job is essential. That’s why we’ve taken a look …
Fishing with a pole is one of the most popular methods of angling for carp, bream, roach and more, and allows you to reach far from the bank with no casting. It’s simple, yet requires skill, and like all things fishing, you need a pole that is up to the …