Total Carp Magazine January 2014 Back Issue

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Total Carp is about helping you catch carp and we don’t care where from. We’re not the usual elitist bunch crowing about which venues you should and shouldn't be seen at; we’re normal guys who fish the same waters as our readers and who get huge pleasure from helping you improve your carp fishing within the budgetary and time constraints that we all face.
Inside this month you’ll find a host of features from the biggest names in the game, all geared to help you catch more winter carp...
In one of our favourite features ever, Lewis Read begins a mini-series about hooks – which to use, when, and the differences between the numerous patterns available. This in-depth guide will leave you in no doubt what makes a good hook and why. Cover star Ali Hamidi solves readers’ carp fishing conundrums, addressing fish location in cold water, paying particular attention to the effect of wind direction at this time of year.
Each month we challenge Mark Pitchers to catch a 20-pounder live for the cameras and he doesn’t disappoint as a trip to Linear Fisheries’ Brasenose One throws up a huge hit of carp to nearly 30lb, all caught on a few bags of sweetcorn.
The hugely talented Kev Hewitt reveals how groundbait has been the key to a lot of success when chasing the country’s big carp and he shows you how to concoct a brilliant winter groundbait that carp absolutely adore.
With just a few hours available before he has to set off for work, Dan Wildbore visits a day-ticket venue where staying active brings him steady bites throughout his short session. He also has a great winter bait mix, this time for use in his Spomb, and he shows you how to put it together.
All of this plus Jim Shelley and Ian Chillcott’s diaries, Ian Russell’s ultimate winter hook baits, Paul Garner’s Underwater Secrets and a huge 13 pages of the latest gear, including our guide to the best winter suits on the market. Download it now and enjoy...