Carp-Talk Magazine 1000 Special Issue

This week’s issue of Carp-Talk (issue 1000) is available to download now!
We’ve got some great stories leading the news in this milestone issue, including a Hollybush Lakes record for Ian Chillcott, a personal best from Wellingborough Mill Lake for Andrew Roberts, and a fine Frimley brace for Nigel Sharp.
Also on offer:
- Inside Area 52 – The Trevor Tull Interview
Carp-Talk’s Paul Monkman and Ben Wales uncover the myths behind the much-talked-about venue.
- A Farewell to Magical Monks – Perry Alabaster
Perry looks back at five seasons on Monks Pit.
- The Small Lake – Dave Springall
A review of Dave’s campaign.
- Carp-Talk Awards
The nominees.
- The Song Remains the Same – Ian Chillcott
Chilly looks back to when he first reported a carp to Carp-Talk nearly 20 years ago.
- Getting to Know… Bev Clifford
The Carp-Talk boss answers our 10 questions.
- The Combi Rig – Dave Levy
Dave describes one of his favourite rigs.
- Getting the Best from Chod Rigs – Rob Willingham
Rob explains how to use chods efficiently.
- The Bottom Bait Stiff Rig – Jon ‘Shoes’ Jones
A super-simple and neglected presentation.
- Talking Carp – Team Nash
The team discusses what aspects to focus on this winter.
- Trade Talk – Ben Wales
Including products from Cygnet, Taska, ACE and Nash.
- Underwater Observations – Rob Hughes
Rob reveals a few untold secrets.
- The Forgotten Carpers – Mark Holmes
Are more experienced carpers getting a raw deal? asks Holmesy.
- The Northern Angling Show
The NAS in pictures.
- The Double Bottom Bait Rig – Calum Kletta
Calum details the big-fish rig.


Great giveaways:
- Fox-Mainline Carp Angler of the Year
- £1000 Nash Scope Giveaway
- Tails Up Monthly Winners
- Gigantica Road Lake Giveaway
- Carp-Talk Christmas Mega Quiz
- DT Baits Monthly Winners
- £765 Hall of Fame Anagram Quiz
- Kracking Korda Kompetition
- Counting Crows – ACE Razor Point Hook Giveaway