Carp Articles - Gardner Tackle

Articles all about carp fishing written by our dedicated carp angler team. With a wealth of experience and skill, these articles will interest and help all carp anglers at whatever level of ability.

Carp Fishing – Why Fish In Weed? – Matt Eaton

Carp Fishing – Why Fish In Weed? – Matt Eaton

From the carp's perspective there is just so much going for areas of the lake that are full of vegetation. Freshwater shrimps, several species of water snail, mussels and other natural food abound in the green stuff. In addition, the fish are afforded both safety and security and weed emits oxygen.

March 27th, 2020|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Hints and Tips, Hints and Tips, Matt Eaton Articles|

Gardner Tackle – COVID-19

Gardner Tackle – COVID-19

We hope that this situation is remedied before too long and that things get back to normal as soon as possible. All our thoughts are with those that are affected and with the keyworkers and professionals who are literally saving the nation at this time.

March 23rd, 2020|Articles, Carp Articles|

Carp Fishing – Weekend Clubbing! – Lewis Read

Carp Fishing – Weekend Clubbing! – Lewis Read

After a pretty lacklustre winter, this March has already proven to be one of those magical once in a decade wonderful Marches, where the weather, water temperature and daylength come together to kick start an early flurry of carp feeding and happy carpers...

March 18th, 2020|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, Lewis Read Articles|

Carp Fishing – English Gold – Ian Lewis

Carp Fishing – English Gold – Ian Lewis

It came in like dog on a lead with steady pressure, then as I gained line the fish came up towards a shallower bar and suddenly the beast awoke and stripped 50yds of line off me, charging along the far margin and then powering out into the open water...

March 17th, 2020|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, Ian Lewis Articles|

Carp Fishing – Hard(ly) Labour – Lewis Read

Carp Fishing – Hard(ly) Labour – Lewis Read

I was being treated like a VIP, rather than a slightly portly and mildly eccentric carp fishing tackle employee, I had choice of which lake. Go in the drawer on The Commons Lake that looked good for a bite, or man it up and fish ‘Mirrors’ with a chance of a monster; and with the big harvest moon due on Saturday night if ever the big one was coming out, this had to be a good window...

February 14th, 2020|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, Lewis Read Articles|

Carp Fishing – About Time – Dan Chart

Carp Fishing – About Time – Dan Chart

I had to work so hard to try and keep up with the young’uns (who never seem to even miss a fish fart) that by the time I had clocked the carp’s whereabouts, and went to move on the fish, the younger, keener and super talented nippers would already have had one of them in the net.

February 5th, 2020|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, Dan Chart Articles|

Carp Fishing – Nirvana Lost and Found Part 1 – Carl Udry

Carp Fishing – Nirvana Lost and Found Part 1 – Carl Udry

It’s impossible to try and encapsulate in words, just what a special time I enjoyed during my three years, on what I truly believe will one day, rightfully be considered one of the greatest UK history carp waters ever. Since moving onto pastures new from 1st June 2019, it’s been like going through an ugly and bitter separation from a loved one...

February 4th, 2020|Articles, Carl Udry Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports|

Carp Fishing – House of Commons Part 2 – James Chisnall

Carp Fishing – House of Commons Part 2 – James Chisnall

I didn’t have to wait much time at all before the first rod was away, and after a strange start to the fight it was soon apparent it was another good one. I soon had a nice common in the net, 30lb 12oz, that will do! Starting the year where I left off last year.

January 29th, 2020|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, James Chisnall Articles|

Carp Fishing – House of Commons Part 1 – James Chisnall

Carp Fishing – House of Commons Part 1 – James Chisnall

Much to our amazement it was 39lb 14oz! Wow, an early Christmas present. My friend did me some great shots and we returned the fish. I sat drinking a tea thinking “this is awesome”. The only issue was once I had written about this epic adventure it was going to be even more like Piccadilly Circus. The rest of the night past with zero action, but I did not care, a December 39lb’er, and a new lake record…

January 20th, 2020|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, James Chisnall Articles|

Carp Fishing – Christmas Crackers – Louise Bowes

Carp Fishing – Christmas Crackers – Louise Bowes

I stood poised over the rod then as the line pulled out of the clip, I lifted the rod to find myself into another carp, but this one felt a bit bigger. It was slower, more plodding, and stripping line as it went on a solid run. As I looked around for the net, I realized my dilemma. I had the handle at my feet, but the mesh was by the mat...

January 9th, 2020|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, Louise Bowes Articles|

Carp Fishing – Bobbing Around – David Gaskin

Carp Fishing – Bobbing Around – David Gaskin

Early in the afternoon Dave repeated a demonstration of his tactical supremacy and landed one of the longest commons I have ever seen, weighing in at over 50lb! Luckily, I got in on the action with a 48lb mirror before the end of play! The following day we managed another 3 bites before the weather took a turn for the worse and the fishing slowed.

January 2nd, 2020|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, David Gaskin Articles|

Carp Fishing – Solid Gold – Rick Golder

Carp Fishing – Solid Gold – Rick Golder

I could see small clear gravel patches very close to the snag tree, a matter of feet from the bank. In no time the excitement was back, not only was I fishing, I was also on the fish!

December 27th, 2019|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, Rick Golder Articles|

Carp Fishing – A Year Of Two Halves – Carl Udry

Carp Fishing – A Year Of Two Halves – Carl Udry

2019 has been a year of two very different halves. The first half saw the inevitable running down of the final 6 months of a wonderful three years angling on the awesome Wellington Country Park (aka Welly). I have written a comprehensive account of my time on this special venue that will be published in the New Year...

December 23rd, 2019|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports|

Carp Fishing – What a Year! – James Hutton

Carp Fishing – What a Year! – James Hutton

The following weekend I turned up on the Friday after work and saw a carp show on the plateau around 80 yards out, in front of a swim known as The Wind Tunnel...

December 22nd, 2019|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports|

Carp Fishing – No Holds Barred – George Benos

Carp Fishing – No Holds Barred – George Benos

It was early February, and as the days were starting to draw out that little bit longer, there were the first very subtle signs that spring was just around the corner and everything was starting to come to life once more; and I found myself once again hatching plans for a full on no [...]

December 21st, 2019|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, George Benos Articles|

Carp Fishing – Rocket Lockett’s 2019 – Matt Lockett

Carp Fishing – Rocket Lockett’s 2019 – Matt Lockett

I stood there for several minutes in utter awe of this true giant. I called my friend to come and help me get her out of the water do some pics. We got her up on the scales and they read a massive 54lb 10oz. I was truly blown way and I had landed two PB’s that day!

December 20th, 2019|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, Matt Lockett Articles|

Carp Fishing – Craig Clumps ‘Em – Craig Smithson

Carp Fishing – Craig Clumps ‘Em – Craig Smithson

I fished for three nights and over the course of the weekend I landed two 20lb mirrors to 27lb 10oz. I was due back down the following down the following Thursday for another 3 nights and that trip I had 4 bites losing one and landing, a 24lb 14oz mirror, a 41lb 14oz mirror (a repeat from June) and a 13lb 8oz stockie.

December 19th, 2019|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, Craig Smithson Articles|

Carp Fishing – Plenty In The Tank – Ian Lewis

Carp Fishing – Plenty In The Tank – Ian Lewis

It’s no coincidence that many great anglers have surrounded themselves and learnt from other successful, educated anglers, so this is exactly what I did. It’s been a long learning curve that’s forever evolving, but during this period I’ve gained so much knowledge and memories...

December 13th, 2019|Articles, Carp Articles, Ian Lewis Articles|

Carp Fishing – Jimbo’s Travels – Jim Chisnall

Carp Fishing – Jimbo’s Travels – Jim Chisnall

I’ve managed over 70 fish so far this year, which has made for another great years angling. The quest for the Coconut Common will continue in the spring. Many thanks to Gardner tackle, Lewis Read, and Alan ‘Norma’ Stagg, for their ongoing support and hard work; it never goes unnoticed by me and I’m always humbled to be part of such a great firm...

November 22nd, 2019|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Catch Reports, Catch Reports, James Chisnall Articles|

Carp Fishing – The Ultimate Edge – Ash Bailey

Carp Fishing – The Ultimate Edge – Ash Bailey

Finding good spots is definitely key. Whether you take a night off from fishing or if you can spare a couple of hours in the week after work, this extra effort can really pay off. I often spend hours on end in swims leading around for those all-important small hard spots, that fish visit on a regular basis...

November 15th, 2019|Articles, Carp Articles, Carp Hints and Tips, Hints and Tips|

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