Carp Fishing – Extra Long 4 Metre Landing Net Handle – Video
A telescopic Landing Net handle, that extends to 4m in length, from a handy 1.5m when retracted. It's twin layer carbon construction makes it lightweight (550g) and each section features our new and unique locking system.
Carp Fishing – Continental Retention Sling – Video
The Continental Retention Sling is a larger version of our extremely popular Retention Sling. It has been designed to safely weigh and retain even the biggest carp, when caught both abroad and in UK waters.
Carp Fishing – Sharpening Hooks – Video
How to sharpen your hooks for carp fishing. In this informative video James Clarke shows show to touch up your hooks points to ensure your hooks are razor sharp. Our Point Doctors are available now from all good Gardner Tackle stockists.
Carp Fishing – Chod Rig Tips – Video
Gardner Tackle team member Matt Eaton runs us through his approach to Chod fishing and how small tweaks can make a difference between success and failure.
Carp Fishing – Rigga BCR Carp Fishing Hooks – Video
Our ‘BCR’ Rigga hooks feature a deliciously long tapered, gently sweeping beaked hook point, that has an awesome razor sharp needle point at the business end. The pattern is also incredibly strong – being made from top grade high carbon steel that is both forged and double tempered. We even introduced a larger diameter eye to make it easier for anglers who prefer to use a knotless knot.
The start of the new season on the island lake was a bit strange… Coming after the lockdown, and the fact the biggest fish in the lake had come out at 60 lbs plus meant the lake was rammed. The first few weeks became a lottery and I just slotted in between anglers in vacant swims that weren’t really on fish...
I had been trying to catch a 6lb+ chub, coming close on so many occasions. I think I have now had over 10 chub between 5lb 14oz and 5lb 15oz, but I could never get one with that extra magic ounce I needed. On this particular evening though, I finally cracked it, not once, but twice! Firstly, with an absolutely pristine chub of 6lb 4oz...
At 62 acres with 75 swims, lots of room and carp to go for the carp in Horseshoe are very catchable and I caught plenty, but they keep you on your toes. Keeping eyes on the water for signs can lead to numerous sightings in short spells and then being mobile, it can be very productive...
The year got off to a great start with a 2lb 13oz roach from Linch Hill, after which I decided to try my luck at Linear. I had been intending to have a go for the roach on Brasenose for a while and with the complex re-opening after extensive flooding...
The first week of March was when I saw my first fish, as late one night I heard one crash out in the darkness, and the following morning another showed in a snaggy corner. That same week the level had dropped so much, it was possible to walk round the entire lake. It was all building nicely, and then the lockdown came! It was frustrating, but in the scheme of what was happening in the world, far less important...
I enjoy my winter fishing as much, if not more so, than summer. If minimal angler pressure, freedom to move, stunning sunsets and a challenge do it for you just get out there and do it. Experience has taught me a lot over the years and, whilst there are no hard and fast rules, here are a few tips that might give anyone approaching their first winter carp fishing a head start.
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Gardner Tackle has been manufacturing quality carp fishing and specialist fishing tackle for 40 years. Founded in 1980 and as one of the original carp tackle companies we have been at the head of carp angling innovation and design. We are still a family run business and the ethos of producing ground-breaking carp fishing tackle that is high quality and reliable has never been diluted. Every member of the company lives and breathes all things carp fishing related. From the moment we wake (and even while we sleep!) carp and their capture are at the forefront of our minds. This translates itself into the continual development and refining of our carp focused product ranges. And with a dedicated carp fishing team, that includes some of the most well respected carp anglers in the country, you can be sure that each product has been tested to the extreme and meets the exacting standards that we strive for.
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