Total Carp Magazine

This month’s cover feature sees Phil Braun explain why some of his most successful fishing has come from doing less, not more. In Travel Light, Think Big, he reveals how staying mobile, travelling light and learning quickly from what’s happening around you can often outfish the anglers who arrive with half a tackle shop in tow.

Also inside is a huge FREE 32-page Sticky Baits Summer Bait supplement, packed with seasonal baiting advice to help you make the most of the months ahead.

Summer is the theme throughout the issue, with 25 reasons why carp love the hot weather, Julian Cundiff’s complete Baiting Pole Guide, and a look at why sloppy spod mixes remain one of the most overlooked edges in carp fishing in 2026. If you’re looking for a new short-session bankside home, don’t miss our latest Tested! feature, where eight short-session shelters are put through their paces, measured, weighed and rated to find out which offers the best value and performance.

Elsewhere, Rob Hughes returns with another Subsurface Secrets feature, this time focusing on bite indication, Mark Holmes’ exclusive diary includes a string of huge carp, Oz Holness explores the importance of hook sharpness, and Oli Davies reveals how his Half-A-Wrap approach can help you catch carp from right under your feet.