Carp Fishing Bite Alarms: The Essentials For Every Angler.
Find the best rods, reels, bivvies, bite alarms and much more from our unbiased reviews.
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Rods
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Watercraft is, without doubt, the most important aspect of carp fishing. You can spend thousands of pounds on the best bivvy, bedchair, bite alarms, rods, reels etc, but if you cannot read a lake or river and build up a picture of where the carp are likely to be situated, you won’t be nearly as successful as you could be.
Reels
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When you hear carp anglers say that they have had some trouble with the crays, you could be forgiven for thinking that they were having issues with some East End gangsters. The more likely story is that they are having their rigs picked up and their hook baits disturbed by crayfish.
Bivvies
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When you hear carp anglers say that they have had some trouble with the crays, you could be forgiven for thinking that they were having issues with some East End gangsters. The more likely story is that they are having their rigs picked up and their hook baits disturbed by crayfish.
Bedchairs
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While there is definitely something special about winter carp fishing, it takes a lot more effort and concentration to tempt a bite during the colder months. During the winter months, carp become lethargic, they don’t move as much and they will have built up additional fat to utilise during the colder weather.
Clothing
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While there is definitely something special about winter carp fishing, it takes a lot more effort and concentration to tempt a bite during the colder months. During the winter months, carp become lethargic, they don’t move as much and they will have built up additional fat to utilise during the colder weather.
Rod Pods
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While there is definitely something special about winter carp fishing, it takes a lot more effort and concentration to tempt a bite during the colder months. During the winter months, carp become lethargic, they don’t move as much and they will have built up additional fat to utilise during the colder weather.
Bite Alarms
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While there is definitely something special about winter carp fishing, it takes a lot more effort and concentration to tempt a bite during the colder months. During the winter months, carp become lethargic, they don’t move as much and they will have built up additional fat to utilise during the colder weather.
Terminal Tackle
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While there is definitely something special about winter carp fishing, it takes a lot more effort and concentration to tempt a bite during the colder months. During the winter months, carp become lethargic, they don’t move as much and they will have built up additional fat to utilise during the colder weather.
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