As many of you already know, fly fishing for carp is easily one of my favorite spring-time activities. In recent years, the carp has become the hot, new fish in fly fishing circles. Pick up any of the ...

Fly anglers are figuring out that carp is not a fish to look down your nose at. They are challenging, strong, accessible, and most importantly, flat out fun to catch on a fly rod. You don't have to ...

Step back in time ten years or so and fly fishing for carp was exploding. It became so popular that it served as fodder for fly fishing films, spawned new guide services, turned previously unknown ...

The first step in carp fishing is using the correct hook. This may seem like a simple task that requires no thought, but in fact there are many variables in fishing hooks. Choosing the right hook for ...

Learn the best baits, rigs, and hotspots to catch one of the hardest-fighting fish in a lake or river near you. They wouldn’t be among the prettiest fish. In fact, some folks would say common carp are ...

Under the general heading of "Know Before You Go," having at least some idea of how and where to catch carp will be of service prior to Saturday's Carpocalypse 2014. This is the one-day carp-only fly ...

Carp are an afterthought to many anglers, but their massive size and elusive behavior make them a fun species to target with rod and reel. Jordan Rodriguez Many local fisheries are loaded with carp, ...

Here are our picks of the best fishing rods in 2025, tried and tested by the experts at the Angling Times.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Pick a fish, any fish. Everyone has a favorite, just maybe not the one you might think. Rainbow trout? A beauty for certain. Smallmouth bass? Arguably the ...

There isn't just one bait that will produce more or bigger fish. One day you could be at the waterside then see a big carp cruising on the surface. It's then sometimes possible to cast a chunk of ...

Whatever you are fishing for, here are the best coarse fishing reels ...