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Oli Davies: Photographer, Filmmaker, Carp Angler

“The lake I can’t wait to go back to is Haga in Sweden. Set in the middle of a remote pine forest, and full of scaly beauties.”

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Bend It Like Beckham

Jon ‘Shoes’ Jones looks at the much-aligned Bent Hook Rig, and considers how its principles can still be seen in some of today’s set-ups

Be Smart With Your Particles

Keith Sykes explains how to get the best from your favourite particles, and puts to bed some common misconceptions about their use…

A Chod Renaissance

There’s so much more to the Chod Rig than some might have you believe, and Lewis Read is just the person to extol its numerous virtues…

‘What’s Occurring?!’

Another month, another round-up of success stories. Caught

Lockwood Leviathans!

High winds, soaring temperatures and difficult banks are just for starters…

The View From Everywhere

Commercialism and carp records come under the spotlight as we conclude our colourful and insightful interview with the ever-forthright Simon Crow…

‘We Are Live… Welcome To The Podcast…’

We discover what life's like inside Korda's Thinking Tackle Podcast

The Nineties: The Best Of Times And The Worst Of Times

As he concludes his thoroughly enjoyable series, Brian Skoyles recalls more memorable sessions in Norfolk, and looks back at how things sometimes didn’t quite go as he’d planned…

‘Carp Fishing Is A Crazy Old Thing!’

After a run of 32 carp in just 3 months angling, Adam had deep concerns it would soon grind to a holt if he didn’t keep adapting and reassessing

Carping Allegedly

This month, Bill Cottam lifts the lid on his rig box. Never a slave to fashions, trends or brands, and always open and honest, he explains what he uses and why

The King’s Ledge

It took teamwork and brought a ton of tench, but Terry Dempsey’s campaign finally paid off when he banked not one, but two stunning carp

The Carpology Rotary Letter

Taking over the RT reins this month are two of the country’s finest big fish anglers: Joe Morgan and Tom Stokes

Tactical Masterstroke

Distinctive looks and clever design collide with the creation of the Tactical Brolly from Wychwood

Bright Futures

We’ve had a taster of what’s to come in 2022 from Penn and Greys and we like it A LOT—as will you!

A Boot Above The Rest

With 40 years of rain and fabric experience under its belt, Vass is— without a doubt—the go-to brand for wading products, and their latest release merges two of their all-time greats into one…

Pop The Corks

Stylish, competent and versatile—that’s Sonik’s stunning VaderX RS Cork rods summed up in a nutshell. Here’s the full spec, along with which test curve and length is right for you

Place Item In Weighing Area

ND’s quest to make life on the bank easier continues with their rather clever Scadle

Pure Delight

It’s been a while since our maiden cast with Daiwa’s Infinity X45, but here’s what we really think of them…

It’s Time To Reload

PowerPro’s new Super-Slick V2 is gunning for your spod and marker reels and there’s good reason to get it loaded onto them ASAP!

Scopes Can Cope

Nash’s flagship reels are small but mighty, as Thom Airs found out…

Make The Switch To Braid

Avid’s new braid is a sinking camo affair

Rods At The Ready

No-fuss rod transportation with rugged credentials… cheers, Speero

10 Of The Biggest Trends That Are Circulating (Or Are Coming Soon)!

Including Aeropresses, delaying the release of fish pics and not weighing your fish...