NEWS AND VIEWS

Editorial

Carp Scene
The TC readers’ chance to have their say. Every letter printed wins a prize from Mainline or Fox.

Junior Carp Scene
This time it’s the kids’ turn as young Total Carpers catch carp and win Nash gear.

TCF Showcase Preview
Get the lowdown on the latest fishing show. The TCF Showcase will be held this April.

News ‘N’ Stuff
What’s occurring in the wonderful world of carp fishing? Keep up to date right here.

ON THE BANK

Happy Days
Ian Day and Ellis Brazier head to Shropshire to take advantage of some springtime action.

Fishing Is Fun
Carp fishing can be productive and fun, even in the foulest of conditions. Here’s how.

Prove It!
The maggot combi-rig is put to the test as Dave Levy ties one up and then proves that it works.

Off The Wall
Fishing doesn’t have to be expensive, as Nick Helleur demonstrates on the Grand Union canal.

Outside The Box
Tony Makepeace goes against the grain by rolling and catching on black, pineapple baits.

REGULARS

Troubleshooter
Catching carp from a busy water is the topic of Derek Ritchie’s latest lesson. Check it out.

Encyclopaedia Of Carp
This month it’s things beginning with the letter L.

Northern Monkeys
Learn to tie a rig that Neil Smith would take to any venue, at any time of the year.

Venue Detectives
The TC crew descends on a Gloucestershire day ticket lake where the carp are very obliging.

Lane’s Way
He’s at it again. Dave Lane’s been on the bank and the big carp soon followed. How does he do it?

REVIEWS

Total Tackle
Take a look at all the latest gear and gadgets.

Used & Abused
A Shimano reel, Fox sleeping bag and new Trakker shelter are given the Total Carp treatment.

First Impressions
Five hot-off-the-press products are put through their paces by the Total Carp team.

Total Bait
Boilies, pellets, dips and all things bait related.

CATCH MORE CARP

Back To Basics
TC’s James Armstrong explains how to set up and get the best from lead clips and inline leads.

Rig Tricks
The bungee-hair rig – what is it, how does it work and can it catch you more carp? All is revealed.

Essentials
It’s time to start catching. Here are seven jobs to ensure that you’re ready for action.

Talking Tactics
Find the hotspots in your lake with Dave Ellyatt’s definitive guide to feature finding.

Top Tips – Casting
Whether you want to cast further or more accurately, Jason Green has a tip or two for you.

Advice Squad
You can’t fail to learn something here as our expert panel answers TC readers’ questions.

Know Your Knots
If there’s a knot this month that you don’t know you’ll find it here, in easy-to-follow steps.

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