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The countdown is on… 70lb Hot Tub British records incoming! 🐟💥💯
15/08/2025

The countdown is on… 70lb Hot Tub British records incoming! 🐟💥💯

A full-time carp angler can often be smelled in the air before they’re even seen 👃🎣. Whether it’s the lingering aroma of...
15/08/2025

A full-time carp angler can often be smelled in the air before they’re even seen 👃🎣. Whether it’s the lingering aroma of coconut-scented boilies drying in the tree 🥥🌳, or the unmistakable stench of an unwashed “bank tramp” 🤢🧍‍♂️, experts say some of these anglers can be detected up to 2 miles away 🛣️ —and for more sensitive wildlife, up to 10 🦌👀. Truly a scent that announces their arrival long before they even cast a line 🎣💨

Featuring in a carp magazine back in the day was a huge achievement for most carp anglers. Those little snippets of your...
15/08/2025

Featuring in a carp magazine back in the day was a huge achievement for most carp anglers. Those little snippets of your catches often ended up framed, stuck on the fridge, or photocopied and shared with the whole family. There was a real thrill in walking into the shop to see if your capture had made it into the magazine. Do any of you still have those old magazines you were featured in? If so, let’s see them! 🎣

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀: 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫🎣🌕Alan Blair is one of carp fishing’s most popular figures, widely recognized for his partic...
15/08/2025

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀: 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫🎣🌕

Alan Blair is one of carp fishing’s most popular figures, widely recognized for his participation in the Eurobanx and Urban Banx video series, which showcase his carp fishing adventures across Europe. His energetic, fast-paced style makes him relatable to the average angler, and he shows how to “make it happen” by combining preparation, adaptability, persistence, and smart decision-making. Blair’s fishing philosophy emphasizes a deep understanding of diverse fishing environments. He is particularly known for his strategic approach to new waters, often arriving at unfamiliar locations with limited time yet consistently demonstrating his skill and experience in various fishing conditions.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙪𝙢 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚𝙧?

Entry into Fishing Room 101: Lakes That Ban Things Without Reason 🎣💥We all know the type — venues that jump on the lates...
15/08/2025

Entry into Fishing Room 101: Lakes That Ban Things Without Reason 🎣💥

We all know the type — venues that jump on the latest hype bandwagon, banning stuff for no good reason.
Like the ones banning the “magic twig” — very unfair on Alistair Hamidi. And don’t get us started on tiger nuts. Most lakes have zero reason to ban them, yet they do, based on a few rumours and half-truths online. Newsflash: they’re just a tuber — technically, they don’t even break the “no nuts” rules!

Honestly, lakes like this? They should be filled in and flats built on them. 🔥

Love this from Mr. Levy: "Not all carp are equal." 🎣Very true — the perfect dream lake has all sorts of different carp: ...
15/08/2025

Love this from Mr. Levy: "Not all carp are equal." 🎣

Very true — the perfect dream lake has all sorts of different carp: big ones, small ones, round ones, long ones…
Not knowing what might turn up next is part of the excitement of fishing.

Big respect to the fishery owners who keep a fresh, diverse stock going. 🙌
We need proper waters to continue — not the modern angler farms.

15/08/2025

What do Brits think of fly fishing? 🎣 We took to the streets to find out…🫨

🐟 The oldest documented mirror carp!The remarkable fish Raspberry was caught in the UK in 1999 at the age of 64 years. W...
14/08/2025

🐟 The oldest documented mirror carp!

The remarkable fish Raspberry was caught in the UK in 1999 at the age of 64 years. Weighing approximately 24lb, Raspberry was landed off the surface using dog biscuits at the renowned Redmire Pool.

💬 What's the oldest carp you've ever caught?

🏞️ Richard Hamandcheese’s Ingenious Fishing Lake!A few years ago, Richard bought a stunning 1,000-acre farm in the Cotsw...
14/08/2025

🏞️ Richard Hamandcheese’s Ingenious Fishing Lake!

A few years ago, Richard bought a stunning 1,000-acre farm in the Cotswolds and decided he wanted a lake in a separate field. His idea was to flood the field where the old farmhouse stood to create a fishing lake.

Remarkably, he chose to leave the old farmhouse intact, making it a unique feature unlike any other lake. Truly an ingenious plan!

Now, the lake is up and running as a thriving fishery. And this week, Richard even managed to land a 33-pound mirror carp, fishing 40 wraps to the front door of the house over mixed pellets, boilies, sweetcorn, and chili chickpeas. 🎣

Awesome effort, Richard! 👏

PVA Hooks… for the angler who knows he’s going to blank before he even turns up, so he can relax and enjoy the camping s...
14/08/2025

PVA Hooks… for the angler who knows he’s going to blank before he even turns up, so he can relax and enjoy the camping side of it more—without the stress 😂

14/08/2025

CarpFest looked decent…🫨🎣😅

The Parable of the Patient AnglerIn a sleepy Yorkshire village by a proper massive lake, there lived an old boy named Al...
14/08/2025

The Parable of the Patient Angler

In a sleepy Yorkshire village by a proper massive lake, there lived an old boy named Alf, a proper legend for landing carp. The lake had a right monster, a carp called Old Bronze, with scales like polished pennies, said to carry the wisdom of the water. Young anglers, all cocky and full of it, would rock up with their fancy carp rigs and best tackle, chucking in boilies like they were feeding a bleddy army. But Old Bronze? She’d have none of it, slipping away, leaving them gutted with nowt but a wet line.

One spring morning, a lass named Liz, rod in hand and bivvy set up, collared Alf by the bank. “Oi, Alf, what’s the crack with Old Bronze? I’ve got me fanciest carp rigs and me best tackle. Why’s she not having it?”

Alf, knackered but grinning, plonked himself on his unhooking mat and cast a simple waggler with a bit of sweetcorn on a size 12 hook. “Listen, lass,” he said, “carp ain’t daft. They don’t want your fancy carp rigs or your shiny tackle. Old Bronze’s clever, she is. She smells desperation a mile off. Sit tight, watch the water, and keep your gob shut. Let the lake talk.”

Liz, a bit miffed, grumbled, “Sod that, mate, waiting’s proper knackering! How’s a lass supposed to stay put all day?”

Alf nodded at the murky water. “See them bubbles? That’s her, having a nosey. Feel the wind, clock the ripples. Carp live slow, like. Get in their world, and she’ll come to you.”

Liz stuck it out, proper grafting by the lake. She stayed patient, watching for signs—the fizz of tench, the nudge of a breeze, the dead still when summat big was about. Days passed, and she stopped faffing with her fancy carp rigs, keeping her approach dead simple. One misty dawn, as the kettle boiled and the sun peeked over the moors, her line gave a slow, heavy pull. She held steady, no yanking like a numpty, just easing the fish in, gentle as you like.

Up came Old Bronze, scales glinting like a pint of bitter in the sun. Liz swore the old girl gave her a nod, like they’d shared a secret. She slipped the hook out and let her slide back into the murk.

Alf, supping his brew, gave a nod. “You didn’t just nab her, lass. You got the lake sussed.”

Moral: Patience, a quiet mind, and a bit of nous beat all the fancy carp rigs in the world.

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