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Total Carp Staff | May 01, 2013 | First Published: Apr 30, 2013 | 0 comments

Last week's world-record fish caught again!Reports from France suggest that the world-record common carp that sent shockwaves through the carp world last week, after being caught from French venue, Saussaie Common at a weight of 101lb 8oz, has been caught again! Remarkably, the fish was banked by the same angler – Colin Smith from southeast London – who caught the fish at its higher weight last week. This time the fish was lighter, though, weighing in at just 99lb 12oz. We will bring more on this story as it develops. .

Bank Holiday Bonanza!

Total Carp Staff | Apr 30, 2013 | 0 comments

Chapmans announces massive sale. Top-selling Hull and Scunthorpe tackle stores, Chapmans Angling has announced a massive bank holiday sale. The deal will see huge reductions on a wide range of tackle, including carp, match, sea and coarse fishing equipment. Store manager, Mark Wilkinson commented: "Having a large tackle store, I am lucky in that I can buy quality tackle when the price is right and hold it in stock until I can sell it.

New Yateley Record Banked!

Total Carp Staff | Apr 29, 2013 | 0 comments

Chinese Take-Away fools record lump! Pictured is the new lake record for the Yateley Match Lake, part of the iconic Yateley complex in Hampshire. The impressive 41lb 8oz mirror was landed on a Solar Baits Chinese Take-Away boilie by Justin Fennell. Remarkably, Justin caught the fish on his first-ever trip to the lake, after just three hours at the venue!He explained: "I had everything set up by around 8. 45pm, having arrived a little earlier that evening.

Open Day Bonanza At Stapeley

Total Carp Staff | Apr 26, 2013 | 0 comments

Star-studded Stapeley spectacular on Saturday! An exciting open day is taking place this Saturday, April 27th, at Stapeley Angling Centre in Cheshire. Dozens of star anglers are set to attend, including representatives from Shimano, Nash, Fox, Korda, Sensas, Maver, Chub, MAP and Wychwood. Heading up proceedings is current World Champion and Sensas rod Sean Ashby, who will be on hand to discuss tackle, tactics and answer any questions you may have. On top of this, Stapeley staff have secured 50 tackle-packed goody bags, that will be awarded to the first 50 anglers who spend over £20.

Stealthy Stalking Success

Total Carp Staff | Apr 25, 2013 | 0 comments

Mobile approach pays dividends. Sticky ace Rob Shanks enjoyed a session to remember last weekend, after a switch to stalking tactics paid dividends in grand style. He explained: "With the wife and kids away for the weekend I decided to get a rare 48-hour session in on my Norfolk syndicate water. "I'd baited a swim a few days previous, and on arrival it was clear the fish were in the area, but what looked like an odds-on bumper session turned into a bit of a head-banger.

"a Freak Of Nature!"

Total Carp Staff | Apr 24, 2013 | 0 comments

Experts reflect on capture of world-record common. The carp world is in shock today, following reports of the capture of the world’s biggest ever common carp – a 100lb 8oz beauty. Little is known about the captor, Colin Smith other than that he comes from Croydon in South London – and banked the fish while on a week's carp fishing holiday at French venue, Etang la Saussaie. Understandably, Colin has asked to be left alone while finishing his week's holiday, before facing the world's carp fishing media when he returns.

World Record Common Banked!

Total Carp Staff | Apr 24, 2013 | 0 comments

100lb 8oz fish is new world best!Colin Smith set a new world record yesterday, after banking a 100lb 8oz monster common carp from France’s Etang Saussaie, in the Champagne region of France. The fish comes agonisingly close to the full world record of 101lb 4oz, which was a mirror caught by Romanian rod Roman Hanke, from a French water last year. Korda ace, Damian Clarke is said to have banked the same fish back in 2011, at a weight of 88llb – but it has since clapped on weight at the French super venue, taking it to its now epic proportions. Details are yet to emerge of the angler who caught it, but it is thought that Colin Smith tempted the beast from Peg 14 at the venue.

Hallin Nets Rockford Monster!

Total Carp Staff | Apr 23, 2013 | 0 comments

Third UK trip sees angler bank 45lb monster. Bait consultant Mark Hallin started his campaign at Rockford Lake in fine style with this 45lb 12oz mirror on just his third night at the Ringwood venue. The 38 year old from Portsmouth, tempted the fish on a single 20mm Cultured Carp Baits ‘Fruits of the Sea’ boilie glugged in 'Fruits of the Sea' Liquid Bait Compound using a 5oz lead on a silt rig. Over the last few years Mark has been concentrating his efforts on the public lakes in France, enjoying fish up to 64lb and it was only his third session in the UK this year.

Carp Catchers Closing!

Total Carp Staff | Apr 23, 2013 | 0 comments

50% off discount sale until end of May. Popular Leicester store Carp Catchers, in Market Harborough, has announced its closure. The news comes as the lease on the current premises is due to expire. Owners, Angela and John Tai explained: "We have had a very enjoyable six-year spell, which has seen us meet some great people, but all good things must come to an end, and the lapsing of our lease is a natural way out for us.

Join The Race!

Total Carp Staff | Apr 22, 2013 | 0 comments

Anglers unite against cancer. Two matches have been announced, to raise money for the cancer charity, Race For Life. In particular, the events are raising money for Claire Penning – the wife of Ben Penning, the brother of carp expert Adam – who is suffering from a terminal illness. The cost for each match is £20 and all money will go to the fund set up by Ben.

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