Zigs: An Underrated Method - Jack Brown

Zigs: An Underrated Method – Jack Brown

A method that plays a massive part in my fishing armoury is the devastatingly effective zig rig. Even though it receives a lot of media attention, I still rarely see it used on the bank, which is strange for a rig that can be a huge edge when you get...
Ambush - Mark Watson

Ambush – Mark Watson

Here’s another article from our friends at Nash Tackle. We hope you enjoy!   According to my dictionary the meaning of the word “ambush” is the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.  This description certainly applies to the direction my carp fishing has gone...
The Big Carp Conundrum - Jamie Clossick

The Big Carp Conundrum – Jamie Clossick

Here’s another article from the boys at Nash Tackle. Enjoy! JAMIE CLOSSICK             THE BIG CARP CONUNDRUM   I’ve started fishing a lake that’s new to me this year and despite my initial optimism, at the time of writing this article, it feels as if the venue has well and truly...
The Subtle Things - Iain Macmillan

The Subtle Things – Iain Macmillan

We’ve recently received a plethora of articles from Nash. We hope that you all will enjoy!   The Subtle Things – Iain Macmillan.   There’s know doubt that there will always be anglers on any lake up and down the land that consistently manage to catch more than the masses....
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Drop 'Em - Lewis Read

Drop ‘Em – Lewis Read

Here’s a very informational article from our friends at Gardner by Lewis Read on the finer points of lead clip discharge.   Drop ‘em!   Getting rid of the lead during a fight is often critical; it can mean the difference between landing a prize fish or a blank session…a good day or a bad...

BCT December ’12 Raffle

We’ve just posted the raffle on our youtube page and would like to congratulate the owner of a brand new Nash Double Top Extreme 1 Man Bivvy, Stuart Roffe! We’d like to thank Nash Tackle for the sponsor and would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year.

More Kryston Rigs

Here’s more of those awesome bits of information from Kryston Hooklinks. Kryston Mantis Kryston Quicksilver Kryston Snake-Bite Feel free to print these out to use with your BCT Kryston Hooklink Samplers.
Particle Fishing - Lewis Read

Particle Fishing – Lewis Read

Here’s another great and informative article from our good friends at Gardner.   Particle fishing – tactics and terminal tackle   The description ‘particle bait’ is used to describe a massive variety of small baits, including practically every type of seed, bean, pea, nut or pellet you could possibly think of! The sheer amount and...

Kryston Rigs

In light of the Holiday Season we’d like to put up a PDF of Kryston Rigs that work well with the Jackal Hooklink. We hope everyone enjoys these beauties. Kryston Jackal Insert   Feel free to print it out and use it with your BCT Sampler portion of Kryston Jackal Hooklink.
Doing Your Homework - Neil Mclaren

Doing Your Homework – Neil Mclaren

The days have now got longer and those overnight temperatures have been creeping up, the excitement levels are beginning to rise, summer is also well on its way!   Hopefully by now you will know where you will be fishing this year, for all kinds reasons we can’t always get started early spring, some of...
Making the Right Choices - Gary Bayes

Making the Right Choices – Gary Bayes

Whenever we release a new bait there is always a mad time when everyone wants to know as much as possible about it, what is it, what’s in it, how long has it been field tested, will it be good in the winter, in silty lakes, deep lakes and what about rivers?   IT’S A...
Practical Thinking - Adam Garland

Practical Thinking – Adam Garland

KEEPING SIGHT OF REALITY   Carp are relatively simply creatures, with two main objectives in life, firstly to reproduce and secondly to eat. Crediting them with a super level of intelligence does add much to the allure of carp fishing and it makes a great excuse when we’re not catching, but the realities are, in...
A Video Visit To The Big Carp Tackle Store

A Video Visit To The Big Carp Tackle Store

Getting The Most Out Of Boilies - Lewis Read

Getting The Most Out Of Boilies – Lewis Read

We’ve got a few more articles stashed away from Gardner. These are great articles for those who are on the fence about carp fishing or just unfamiliar with the Euro methods to carp fishing.   Since their invention in the late 1970’s, boilies have become the undisputed kin fog baits for many carp anglers around...
Rigs for Success - Keith Jones interviews Billy Flowers and Jamie Londers

Rigs for Success – Keith Jones interviews Billy Flowers and Jamie Londers

Here’s a very interesting interview that should provide insight to anglers new and old.   Billy and Jamie are two very successful carp match anglers who also catch plenty of big carp when they are just fishing for fun.   KJ – Can you give me an insight into your thoughts on rigs, how important...
Targeting the Big Ones - Mick Henderson

Targeting the Big Ones – Mick Henderson

Yet another article from our fellows at Nash Tackle. Enjoy.   Although an element of mystery in our fishing can create a real buzz, before embarking on a monster hunting campaign I like to make sure my target fish actually exist. Most of us have limited fishing time so don’t make the fatal mistake of...