Release Notes

The Social

In his 16-plus years at the helm, CARPology editor

‘Do your own thing…’

“This is a shot captured from my first ever drone -

on the move

Darrell Peck’s up against it once again,as he visits two unfamiliar waters with a film crew breathing down his neck (well, not literally these days, obviously!) - but guess what: he delivers once again, but it doesn’t come without plenty of moves… -

The Rotary Letter

As our regular feature returns, Joe Morgan kicks things off and talks candidly about his lengthy break away from the bank, how otters have affected his winter fishing, mini Zigs and catching carp in the wake of a speedboat!

The Rotary Letter: Part 2

Tom Stokes explains exactly what he got up to during lockdown, as he takes the baton from Joe Morgan…

CARPING ALLEGEDLY

Bill Cottam returns with his trademark column… Be afraid. Be very afraid!

The Diary Of A Carp Farmer… The start of harvest, deep silt, finding food in the aquatic world and where the hell to put your baits!

As he signs off at the end of what’s been an informative and insightful series, Simon Scott explains the science of silt, how carp feed, and ends with a thought-provoking suggestion regarding bait placement…

PAUSING FOR THOUGHT (PART TWO)

A FURTHER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT TYPE OF BAIT FISH PREFER TO EAT SHOULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE ATTRACTION OF WHAT WE CHOOSE TO USE;

CARPOLOGY RAW FILE

THE AUTUMN COLLECTION

BOATHOUSE FISHERY

There’s hardly time for a brew and a Bakewell for Stu Lennox as he brings the series to a close on a recently revamped lake…

NEVER STOP LOOKING

After a few words of caution, our resident diarist goes on to explain how appropriate tactics and watching the water can bring about the downfall of wise old carp…

IT’S A CLICHE… BUT IT’S TRUE: EFFORT EQUALS REWARD

IN THE FINAL PART OF HIS CURRENT SERIES, SIMON CROW WRAPS THINGS UP BY TALKING ABOUT THE BIGGEST EDGE AVAILABLE TO ALL IN CARP FISHING: EFFORT

Mainline: Pro Tactics

Your monthly dose of the finest advice from the finest anglers out there. This time we kick off with advice from Loz East, along with more know-how from Jon ‘Shoes’ Jones and Sarah Brown.

Day Sessions Or 48hrs?

WINTER CAN BE HARD, very hard, not just because it’s

Early Winter Tips and Tactics

AS THE WATER temperature begins to fall, the carp’s

‘What’s Occurring?!’

Another month, another round-up of success stories. Caught on Mainline? Then visit their website, submit your catch report and join the elite - just like these anglers!

IF I LEAVE HEAE TOMORTOW ..

The pleasure and the pain: carp fishing and the capture continue to provide welcome respite for Ian Chillcott…

ALL FOR THE JOURNEY… A BREAK FROM THE GLOOM

In his first article of his new series, Harry Waye-Barker attends to some fish welfare duties, before he and a few friends head for Cotswold Water Park

Leading The Weigh

Built for toughness and accuracy, Avid’s new digi scales are now here

Hardware News

Rounding up all the important stuff you need to know about this month

Queue Up For QR

The latest range of Fox Black Label kit is all about quick release (and looking even more pretty than before)

Let’s Stance

The latest lie-flat design from Sonik has support where other six-leg beds do not

Get That Sinking Feeling

Kryston’s latest braided main line is a heavyweight contender

Fulcrum Full Package

Prologic’s freshest alarms have all bases covered

TackleTarts: Angling Marketplace

When it comes to online retailers, what makes TackleTarts so different, and how does the tackle industry benefit as a result? We spoke to the guys behind the brand to find out…

10 Anglers You Wished You Had The Chance To Fish With

Imagine a fantasy lake with 10 swims, each of them occupied by one of these varied heroes…