I love carp fishing but it’s easy for less experienced anglers to get lost in the technical jungle which surrounds the sport. I’ve always liked to keep my carping as simple as possible. There is no mystery or magic behind the effectiveness of a really sharp hook! For me, carp fishing is a succession of very small details done well. If you get all the basics right, you eliminate all the reasons why you’re not catching. I hope you enjoy these how-to’s and find them useful in your carp fishing. Please note that I am in no way associated with, or sponsored by any company or organisation.

How to Spool Up Carp Reels (AND Remove Line Twist)

Struggling to THREAD rig tubing? ➡️ Here’s how to do it the EASY way!

Want to apply bait at range and stealthily? Master the throwing stick!

Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTD / Ci4+ XTC reels: How to SPOOL and calculate line capacity

Hook Sharpening: How to Get Ultra Sharp Hooks 🔪

How to tie the grinner knot (great braid to swivel knot)

Carp Care: How to handle, hold and treat carp on the bank

Inline lead setup: How to tell the difference between a liner and a dropped take

How to make boilies: Get top quality carp bait from ready made base mix

Palomar knot: How to tie the Palomar knot to your swivel (and make sure it’s strong enough)

How to Play a Carp Like a Pro (2 bonus TIPS)