Total Carp Staff

Total Carp Staff | Jun 02, 2014 | 0 comments

Based on the hugely successful Monster Tiger Nut boilie recipe, Dynamite added a new fruit palatant and made one or two tweaks to produce this wonderfully sweet, nutty and creamy bait. After initial testing, Dynamite knew it was on to a winner, with lots of its consultants reporting impressive results. A tweak to the colour, which is now a washed-out pink, resulted in the finished article, which eventually made its way into the range of baits produced by the Nottingham-based giant. The success continued apace, with some huge hits on day-ticket waters, as well as some notable captures of individual big carp, such as The Chertsey Mirror at over 55lb.

Accessories

Fox Royale System Box

Total Carp Staff | Jun 02, 2014 | 0 comments

I’ve wanted a Fox box for many years but have struggled to justify the price tag. However, Fox’s Royale version is much more keenly priced, although thanks to TC I didn’t have to pay for this one and was delighted when asked to review it. It’s been great so far and I can get loads of tackle and essential items into it. Although it sounds a bit of a cliché, it is literally a TARDIS for terminal tackle.

Accessories

Cygnet Prodding Stick

Total Carp Staff | Jun 02, 2014 | 0 comments

As a big-pit angler, I’m always mucking around on the boat or in my waders looking for that special spot, so I was the best candidate to test the new Cygnet Prodding Stick. What I first liked was its lightweight design and the fact that it floats. I was pleasantly surprised how quickly and easily it was to recognise the difference in the bottom substrate. Each section is clearly marked in 1ft increments to give you an accurate depth and it attaches by a screw thread, which is easy to do, even with cold and wet hands.

Accessories

Cygnet Camera Adaptor

Total Carp Staff | Jun 02, 2014 | 0 comments

• Converts any bankstick or tripod into a camera stand • Will accommodate the camera portrait and landscape • Essential for quality self-takesFor more details go to:Web: www. cygnettackle. co. ukPrice: £9.

Cooking Equipment

Advanta Cookware

Total Carp Staff | Jun 02, 2014 | 0 comments

From the rather understated stainless mug to the more complex Power Stove, the new cookware range from Advanta has all bases covered to enjoy some top-notch bankside cuisine. The three-piece aluminium cook set comprises a small saucepan, large saucepan and frying pan that all fit snugly into each other. They are easy to clean, feature a non-stick, anodised coating and are each fitted with plastic, heat-resistant, foldaway handles. There are three types of stove, two flasks and a windshield in the range.

Manor Farm Weekly Report

Total Carp Staff | Jun 02, 2014 | 0 comments

Manor Farm fishing newsletter for 2/6/14Becks: Mick Cooper caught a 14lb common on a Cell flouro pop-up. Beau Beasley caught four carp to 18lb on Cell boilies. Dick Vale caught nine carp to 11lb 5oz off the surface on dog biscuit. Stuart Minney caught an 8lb bream and 12lb carp on 14mm strawberry boilies.

Bait

Munch Baits Freeze Dried Bloodworm

Total Carp Staff | May 30, 2014 | 0 comments

• A naturally rich food source• Will take on any water-based liquid or flavour• Shelf-life version of the popular natural bait • Resealable container for conveniencePrice: £9. 99For more details go to:www. munchbaits. com.

Fox And Matrix Open Day

Total Carp Staff | May 30, 2014 | 0 comments

This Saturday, May 31st, the Chapmans Angling Store in Hull sees the Fox and Matrix Open Day, hosted by top carp catchers Mark Pitchers and Tom Maker from Fox. They’ll be on hand all day to answer all questions carpy, show you the latest rigs and tactics – including zig rigs and getting the most out of PVA – guaranteed to help you put more fish on the bank, plus the very latest gear from Fox. For commercial match and pleasure anglers, Ricky Teale – top angler and the brains behind the superb Matrix range – will be there to answer any questions you have, from Method and pellet-feeder rigs and killer waggler tactics to pole fishing styles, rigs and when best to use them, as well as demonstrating all the latest Matrix rods, poles, feeders and rigs. A fantastic raffle will also be held on the day, giving you the chance to win some superb prizes including a Fox Supa Brolly shelter and many other great prizes.

Les Quis Goes Live

Total Carp Staff | May 20, 2014 | 0 comments

The long-awaited new website of the famous French carp fishery Les Quis has now gone live. The new comprehensive site covers all aspects of Les Quis, from trip availability to a swim-by-swim guided tour of the whole complex. It also gives you a weekly catch report showing you clearly what has been caught, unlike a lot of the other French fisheries. There are lots of tips and advice as to how to get the most from your stay, with videos to help you with such things as how to mesh your hook baits against the bait-robbing Poisson Chat.

Wildmoor Waters Latest News

Total Carp Staff | May 14, 2014 | 0 comments

Over the winter Wildmoor Waters has made some significant changes to the Main Lake. By separating the summer as Summer Bay, and the new heart-shaped lake now benefits from a reprofiled bottom. A number of submerged features were created as part of this exercise, as previously the bottom was quite flat, so there are now more areas to hold fish. Other advantages are that the fish density is now even higher than it was before, and the crafty carp can no longer nip over into Summer Bay, out of the reach of anglers in the lodges.

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