Reviews
The Icon, Finally Upgraded | Delkim Txi-D v2
Simplified interface and multi-coloured LEDs should make the Txi-D v2 Delkim’s best bite alarm yet
Solar's Comfiest Chair Yet? | Solar SP C-Tech Sofa Recliner Chair
Can Solar’s latest recliner really deliver luxury comfort and rugged durability—all in an ultra-light 6.7kg package that justifies its £220 price tag?
Worth Every Trekking Pound? | Fortis Trail Boots
Twice the price of its competition, but are they worth the investment?
Iconic Revamp | Fox Mini Micron Multicolour
The old-school budget-priced classic gets a colourful upgrade, resulting in the perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation
Head-To-Head
Underwater Explorer | A Photographer's Journey with Carp
Planning For A Euro Adventure
Gaz Fareham has a good few tips to help you bank a few continental carp
THE BIRTH AND LIFE OF CARP-TALK
Carp-Talk would have celebrated its 30th anniversary last June, so we reminisce about its beginnings and reflect on its legacy
PHIL AND MARY: THE STORY BEHIND THE ICONIC SHOT
The story behind the 30-year historial capture
Long-Term Reviews
4 WAYS TO FINE-TUNE
Our crisis team rectify your common problems
SIMON SCOTT TALKS RIGS
It's as fascinating and insightful as you'd imagine
ROB BURGESS' LONG-SHANK BOTTOM-BAIT
This supple hair Spinner presentation not only improves efficiency but it enables even more hookbait separation
IS THIS THE ULTIMATE MAGGOT PRESENTATION?
How To + Advice
How To Read A Swim Correctly
A practical guide to identifying a lake’s most productive features
How To Tie A Line Marker
Distance sticks are a game-changer, but still, marking your line can save you a lot of time
How To Dismantle Your Landing Net - Without The Struggle
A straightforward guide to pain-free net pack-downs
How To Hold A Carp Correctly
It’s safer for the carp—and you’ll get better pics on your Google Photos
Quizzes
Close Season Fishing Quiz!
A quiz all about the close season... Good luck!
CARPology Fishing Trivia!
Test your general carp knowledge with our quiz below!
This is the hardest, most annoying winter carp fishing quiz you'll take
This quiz will definitely wind you up! Give it a go...
Only a rig guru would get 12 out of 12
Think you know the difference between a Clinch Knot and a Blood Knot? And who invented the Stiff Rig? Well, take our test to discover how good your rig knowledge really is...
News + Events
Sugar-Packed Summer Mix
Bait prepped. Tick. Rig tied. Tick. Now here’s the mix you want to fish along side the two…
Myles Gibson's Claw Rig
Whilst it can be also used with both bottom baits and pop-ups, the Claw Rig is a tried-and-set-up that becomes even more effective when used with a balanced offering...
Tom Maker's Washed-Out Krill Active Mulch Spod Mix
Tom explains how he goes about knocking up a simple spod mix with just four basic ingredients. Its effectiveness, however, can not be questioned...
Jim Wilson's Super Crumb
Jim lifts the lid on his versatile, four-season crumb mix...