Total Carp | May 2026
This month's Total Carp is all about precision—and nowhere is that clearer than in our headline feature: Tom Maker’s 3 Rods On A Spot Masterclass. From wrapping up and casting accuracy to rigs, spod mix, baiting strategy and playing fish, Tom breaks down every element of the approach that’s transformed his fishing.
Elsewhere, we broaden the horizons with The Ultimate Guide To Your French Carp Holiday, covering everything you need to know to get it right abroad, while Rob Hughes returns in Underwater Uncovered, exposing the truth about baiting up and what really happens once your spod hits the deck.
There’s more practical thinking throughout the issue too. Learn How To Master Gravel, dive into Mark Holmes’ Diary, and revisit The Rigs We Forgot.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Total Carp May 2026.