Etiquette is defined as a code of behavior that fits within commonly accepted norms and ethics within society or a group. It might not be such a popular term as it once was but its meaning and purpose helps to create an environment for people to interact without the need for written rules or policing....
Here at Big Carp News we believe in bring you the best news, tips, trick and articles out there. In order to do that we are very selective in choosing our team of contributors that will bring the finest results and articles. I am very pleased to announce that we have added another great young angler to...
Unlike today where massive carp are regularly featured in any number of dedicated magazines it only took a 20lb fish to make the angling headlines in the 1970′s. The ‘modern era’ of hair rigs, bolt rigs and long range fishing was still someway off and the capture of any carp, let alone a big one, was...
“Holy Carp Batman”, not only can this girl catch big carp she can write about them like a seasoned pro. Not to show any kind of favoritism, but this is the best meet the contributor piece I have read, (even putting my own piece to shame). Its intriguing, informative, passionate and very very funny (as my work...
Fish Less & Catch More… The time and preparation invested ahead of a few days by the water is not only rewarding but eagerly anticipated by many anglers. Tying rigs, sorting and organizing gear, cooking up bait and organizing food and drink supplies is usually essential to make sure a session lasting more than a...
I am pleased to announce the Evan Cartabiano has been added to the select team of Big Carp News Contributors. Evan brings something very very rare in the carp world. He is a fisheries scientist, with a huge interest in carp. This is something I have not witnessed much of anywhere before and will hopefully help...
We are pleased to announce February’s ‘Carp of the Month’ winner as: Brendan Pass We had some fantastic offerings this month with many coming from CAG’s Austin Team Championships. This made the judging hard but Brendan’s 34lb 2oz common caught on Day One of the ATC stood out in terms of the quality of the...
The first Carp of the Month competition only attracted a small number of competitor’s but we were very impressed with the standard of the carp and conditions they were caught in. The winner was unanimous and would have been hard to beat at any time of year! Willy Gordon of Pennsylvania caught a number of...
Competing In the St. Lawrence JR. Carp Tournament Just this Past August Brendan and I competed in the St. Lawrence Junior Carp Tournament. A couple months before the tourney Brendan and I were doing everything possible to get ready to fish it. We knew it would be a lot different fishing compared to what we...
Itching to get out on the bank but cant because of the snow and ice? Are thoughts of carp increasingly filling you daydreams?………..ME TOO! Well you can keep yourself focused and sane by preparing some of your baits for spring right now. I like to begin glugging/and oiling my pellets now ready for when those temperatures...
‘Snow Pots’ are the answer to every boilie angler’s dreams, and for that matter they make perfect bait presentations for every aspect of modern day carp angling. So exactly what are ‘Snow Pots’? The product is a three part system; in the lower pot are the 15mm bottom baits, in the top section there is...
The cold winter has come a knocking. With heavy snow, ice and temperatures that make you question your sanity when out on the bank, the carp are also affected and consequently change their feeding patterns. Fish will evaluate the amount of energy required to move to a bait, over the amount of energy it will obtain...
