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# BadAngling

Everything you need to land bigger fish more often

## Posts

- [Bass Fishing Lures: A Complete Breakdown](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/bass-lures/bass-fishing-lures-a-complete-breakdown/) - How do you select the right bass lure for the job? We've reviewed all the different types of fishing lures for bass to provide you with a breakdown of each one.
- [Smallmouth Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/smallmouth-bass/) - Everything you need to know about the smallmouth bass fish. Including identification, habitats, baits, feeding spots and more for this big bass fish species!
- [The Best 11 Trout Flies You Need to Know About](https://badangling.com/trout/the-best-11-trout-flies-you-need-to-know-about/) - What are the best flies for brown trout? What are the best flies to start with? We look at the best fly fishing flies for trout, beetle trout flies & more here.
- [Trout Fly Types: Everything You Need to Know](https://badangling.com/trout/trout-fly-types-everything-you-need-to-know/) - From wet flies for trout fishing, to dry flies for trout fishing we look at all trout fly types & answer what are nymphs and how are they used in fly fishing?
- [Landing From Lakes: Your Lake Trout Fishing Guide](https://badangling.com/trout/landing-from-lakes-your-lake-trout-fishing-guide/) - Everything you need to master lake trout fishing, including lake trout fishing tips, baits & tackle! We discuss all lake fishing methods that can produce trout.
- [My Top 3 Fishing Setups for Lake Trout](https://badangling.com/trout/my-top-3-fishing-setups-for-lake-trout/) - Choosing a fishing setup for lake trout is challenging. I run through my favourite lake trout fishing setups here. Giving you a rig, lure and fly fishing setup.
- [Fly Fishing in Lakes - How to Fly Fish for Trout in a Lake](https://badangling.com/trout/fly-fishing-in-lakes-how-to-fly-fish-for-trout-in-a-lake/) - Fly fishing for trout in still water can be a challenge. Here we take a look at how to fly fish for trout in a lake, assessing approaches, flies and top tips.
- [Hook, Line, and Sinker: How to Rig a Lizard for Bass Fishing](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/rig-fishing/hook-line-and-sinker-how-to-rig-a-lizard-for-bass-fishing/) - Elevate your bass fishing with our complete guide on how to rig a lizard for bass fishing. From the best lures to rigging instructions, we've got you covered!
- [A Total Guide to Bass Fishing Crankbaits](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/lure-fishing/a-total-guide-to-bass-fishing-crankbaits/) - There's nothing better than fishing with crankbaits for bass. Here we take a detailed look at bass fishing crankbaits and crankbait bass fishing techniques.
- [Mastering the Texas Rig: Bass Fishing Guide](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/rig-fishing/mastering-the-texas-rig-bass-fishing-guide/) - One of the simplest rigs is the Texas rig. Bass fishing a Texas rig is a key skill, here we look at everything you need to know about this fantastic approach.
- [Mastering the Umbrella Rig for Bass Success](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/rig-fishing/mastering-the-umbrella-rig-for-bass-success/) - Dive into Alabama Rig bass fishing with our total guide! We cover how to fish an Umbrella Rig for bass, tips & much more. Boost your A rig bass fishing skills!
- [Conquer the Free Rig: Bass Fishing Guide](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/rig-fishing/conquer-the-free-rig-bass-fishing-guide/) - Unleash the full potential of the free rig! Bass fishing will never be the same with our complete guide. Explore insights on setup, gear, lures, tips, and more!
- [Mastering Bass Fishing: Drop Shot Rig Explained](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/rig-fishing/mastering-bass-fishing-drop-shot-rig-explained/) - In bass fishing, drop shot rig fishing is a renowned tactic. Master this killer approach with our total guide, start drop shot fishing for smallmouth bass now!
- [The Total Guide: How to Fish a Ned Rig for Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/rig-fishing/the-total-guide-how-to-fish-a-ned-rig-for-bass/) - Master the art of Ned Rig bass fishing with our complete guide. Find insights on the Ned Rig Bass Fishing technique, rigging, baits, tricks for success & more!
- [A Pro's Guide: How to Fish a Wacky Rig for Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/rig-fishing/a-pros-guide-how-to-fish-a-wacky-rig-for-bass/) - Dive into our comprehensive guide on how to fish a wacky rig for bass. Step-by-step instructions, gear advice, tips & more to help you fully utilize this rig!
- [A Pro's Guide: Fishing a Carolina Rig for Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/rig-fishing/a-pros-guide-fishing-a-carolina-rig-for-bass/) - Unlock the secrets of Carolina rig bass fishing with our complete guide. Learn everything on how to fish a Carolina rig for bass and elevate your angling today!
- [Striped Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/striped-bass/) - The striped bass fish is a commonly targeted bass species across North America. We look at the considerations needed to keep in mind to land this big bass fish.
- [Answered: What’s the Best Time to Fish for Striped Bass?](https://badangling.com/bass/striped-bass-fishing/answered-whats-the-best-time-to-fish-for-striped-bass/) - Explore the best time to fish for striped bass: including times of day & seasons. Here we answer the question: what is the best time for striped bass fishing?
- [Answered: When Is the Best Time to Frog Fish for Bass?](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/lure-fishing/answered-when-is-the-best-time-to-frog-fish-for-bass/) - From frog fishing in summer through to the Fall, here we take a look through each season and answer the question - when is the best time to frog fish for bass?
- [Help: When Is the Best Time to Fish for Bass?](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/frequently-asked-questions/help-when-is-the-best-time-to-fish-for-bass/) - Here we take a detailed look at when is the best time to fish for bass. Unlock a key challenge of bass fishing! Feeding times & best bass fishing times revealed
- [When to Hit the Water? Your Guide to the Bass Fishing Season](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/frequently-asked-questions/when-to-hit-the-water-your-guide-to-the-bass-fishing-season/) - Hunting for the best time of year to fish for bass? Learn when official bass fishing seasons start & the best water temp for bass fishing in our ultimate guide!
- [How to Tie a Slip D Rig - Ideal for Wafters & Balanced Baits](https://badangling.com/carp/how-to-tie-a-slip-d-rig-ideal-for-wafters-balanced-baits/) - Step by step and with video, we show you how to tie the slip d fishing rig. Slip d rig hooks are also covered along with top tips for how to best use it!
- [A Guide to Fishing Hook Sizes and Types](https://badangling.com/tackle-advice/a-guide-to-fishing-hook-sizes-and-types/) - There are lots of different fishing hook types, here we run through them as well as the different fishing hook sizes - fishing hook size chart also included!
- [Fishing Sinkers - Types, Sizes & Uses](https://badangling.com/tackle-advice/fishing-weights-types-sizes-uses/) - Fishing sinkers are also known as fishing weights. We discuss the most common types and their uses, we also discuss when to use non lead fishing weights & more
- [Tackle Box Truths: Can You Eat Bass Fish & Should You?](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/frequently-asked-questions/tackle-box-truths-can-you-eat-bass-fish-and-should-you/) - Can you eat bass fish? Is sea bass a white fish? Here we tackle these questions, explore the debate on consuming your catch, discuss flavor profiles, & more!
- [Revealed: Illegal Bass Fishing Lures](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/bass-lures/revealed-illegal-bass-fishing-lures/) - The vast majority of bass fishing lures are perfectly acceptable, but there are some illegal bass fishing lures - find out what they are & where they are banned
- [A Pro's Guide to Rigging a Plastic Worm for Bass Fishing](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/rig-fishing/a-pros-guide-to-rigging-a-plastic-worm-for-bass-fishing/) - Dive into everything associated with rigging a plastic worm for bass fishing! Beyond how to rig a Senko worm, discover the best bass fishing worms, tips & more!
- [Largemouth Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/largemouth-bass/) - Everything you need to know about the largemouth bass fish. Includes habitats, identification, best baits, feeding spots & more for this big bass fish species!
- [Our Top 11 Bass Flies: The Best Fly Fishing Lures for Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/bass-lures/our-top-11-bass-flies-the-best-fly-fishing-lures-for-bass/) - Known as flies, here we provide a complete list of the top 11 fly fishing lures for bass. Including beginner flies, surface flies, slider flies & diving flies!
- [The Complete Bass Fishing Lure Color Selection Guide](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/bass-lures/the-complete-bass-fishing-lure-color-selection-guide/) - Selecting the perfect lure is not easy: there is no automatic bass fishing lure color selector. Here we discuss how to pick the perfect situational lure color.
- [The Top 10 Best Bass Fishing Lures You Need To Know About](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/bass-lures/the-top-10-best-bass-fishing-lures-you-need-to-know-about/) - There are plenty of good bass fishing lures out there, but what is the best fishing lure for bass? Here we look at the best bass fishing lures available today.
- [15 Killer Topwater Bass Fishing Lures](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/bass-lures/15-killer-topwater-bass-fishing-lures/) - Looking for the best topwater lures for bass fishing? We’ve reviewed all the categories of topwater lures to identify the very best topwater bass fishing lures.
- [The Best Bass Fishing Lure Kits: Everything You Need to Know](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/bass-lures/the-best-bass-fishing-lure-kits-everything-you-need-to-know/) - We run through everything you need to know about bass fishing lure kits; bass fishing lure making kits which focus on swimbaits, crankbaits and everything else.
- [The 9 Best Bass Fishing Frog Lures You Need To Know About](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/bass-lures/the-9-best-bass-fishing-frog-lures-you-need-to-know-about/) - Using topwater frogs for bass fishing is a super exciting way to catch fish! We look at the best frog lures for bass fishing & the different types of frog lures
- [Frog Fishing: What Is the Best Frog Rod for Bass Fishing?](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/bass-fishing-rods/frog-fishing-what-is-the-best-frog-rod-for-bass-fishing/) - Here we take a detailed look at the different frog rods for bass fishing and establish what the best frog rod for bass fishing is, across various conditions.
- [Bass Fishing With Shallow Diving Crankbaits](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/lure-fishing/bass-fishing-with-shallow-diving-crankbaits/) - In the world of bass fishing, shallow diving crankbaits can be devasting in (you guessed it) shallow areas. We look at how to maximize this lure across seasons.
- [A Total Guide to Deep Crankbait Bass Fishing](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/lure-fishing/a-total-guide-to-deep-crankbait-bass-fishing/) - In the heights of summer, there is nothing more fun & effective than a deep diving crankbait. Here we look at how to master bass fishing deep diving crankbaits.
- [Pro Bass Fishing Techniques: Walk the Dog](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/lure-fishing/pro-bass-fishing-techniques-walk-the-dog/) - Walking the dog is one of the most devasting topwater bass fishing methods. Here we run through how to walk the dog, top tips & the best lures and gear to use.
- [The Complete Guide to Jerkbait Fishing For Smallmouth Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/lure-fishing/the-complete-guide-to-jerkbait-fishing-for-smallmouth-bass/) - Jerkbait fishing for smallmouth bass is a really fun fishing approach. We look at jerkbait types, jerkbait gear & how to choose the best jerkbait for the season
- [11 Killer Spinnerbait Tips for Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/lure-fishing/11-killer-spinnerbait-tips-for-bass/) - Spinnerbaits can provide some of the best bass fishing possible. Here we run through how to get the most out of them, with our top spinnerbait bass fishing tips
- [A Total Guide to Pitching & Flipping Techniques](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/lure-fishing/a-total-guide-to-pitching-and-flipping-techniques/) - What is involved when it comes to pitching and flipping techniques? Bass fishing experts cite them, but here we take a detailed look at what you need to know.
- [Frog Fishing for Bass: Everything You Need to Know](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/lure-fishing/frog-fishing-for-bass-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Here we explore everything you need to know on how to fish a frog lure for bass, the most fun lure to use! We also provide some top bass fishing frog tips.
- [Bass](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/bass/) - Here we discuss what bass is and how to fish for bass in the UK. Including information on sea bass fishing rigs and the best bait to use for catching bass.
- [Calico Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/calico-bass/) - Here we look at everything you need to know about the calico bass (also known as kelp bass or bull bass). We review the best baits, techniques, areas, and more.
- [White Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/white-bass/) - Here we answer the question 'what is white bass fish?'. We describe the appearance of this amazing fish, along with popular methods, baits, locations and more!
- [Yellow Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/yellow-bass/) - Want to know how to catch a yellow bass? We look at everything you need to know to target yellow bass, including locations, baits, appearance, tactics & more!
- [Redeye Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/redeye-bass/) - The redeye bass is isolated to a few US states but is well worth targeting if you can. Here we run through everything you need to know to catch the redeye bass.
- [Shoal Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/shoal-bass/) - Despite being a small bass fish species, the shoal bass fish is highly prized by anglers across the world. We cover everything you need to know about them here.
- [Barred Sand Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/barred-sand-bass/) - The barred sand bass is one of Southern California's best-kept secrets. Here look at everything you need to know to catch one: baits, techniques, tips & more.
- [Spotted Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/spotted-bass/) - Everything you need to know about the spotted bass fish. Includes best baits, identification, feeding spots, habitats & more for this bass fish species!
- [Suwannee Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/suwannee-bass/) - One of the rarest black bass species, here we cover everything you need to know about the suwannee bass. Including baits, methods, locations & everything else!
- [Peacock Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/peacock-bass/) - The term peacock bass includes several subspecies. Here is everything you need to know about the peacock bass fish - baits, identification, habitats and more!
- [Hybrid Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/hybrid-bass/) - The hybrid bass is a very unique fish - a cross between striped bass and white bass. We cover everything you need to know to go after this hard-fighting fish.
- [Spotted Sand Bass](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/spotted-sand-bass/) - Learn everything you need to know about the spotted sand bass (bay bass) with our fish species guide! Find out the best baits, methods, locations, and more!
- [Carp Fishing in Silt: Make the Most of Silty Bottoms](https://badangling.com/carp/carp-fishing-in-silt-make-the-most-of-silty-bottoms/) - Carp fishing in silt can be daunting. Here we run through fishing in silt, including the best leads for fishing in silt and the best rig for silt fishing
- [Five Great Carp Rigs](https://badangling.com/carp/five-great-carp-rigs/) - Here we cover five fantastic carp fishing rigs, how to tie them and when you would use them. Bottom fishing rigs, pop up carp rigs all covered. Let's get going!
- [Winter Carping on the Maggots: Stay Warm and Keep the Bites Coming](https://badangling.com/carp/winter-carping-on-the-maggots-stay-warm-and-keep-the-bites-coming/) - How I keep the carp coming in the cold months. Learn how I aproach winter carp fishing venues, my favourite winter carp baits, winter PVA bag technique & more.
- [How to Accurately Fish up to Features for Carp](https://badangling.com/carp/how-to-accurately-fish-up-to-features-for-carp/) - Get up tight up to features when targeting carp without getting snagged. Use distance sticks to make it easy to repeat and land more carp from hard spots today.
- [Fishing Rod Repair: Replacing the Top Eye](https://badangling.com/tackle-advice/fishing-rod-repair-replacing-the-top-eye/) - The top fishing rod eye is easily damaged. Here we run through how to fit replacement eyes for fishing rods in such scenarios in this handy step by step guide.
- [Fishing with Pop Ups: Spring Fishing & Beyond](https://badangling.com/carp/fishing-with-pop-ups-spring-fishing-beyond/) - Pop ups are one of the best carp baits out there. Here I discuss what they are and how to use them, touching on some of the best pop up rigs for carp.
- [Pike Fishing: Mastering the Float Ledger Rig](https://badangling.com/pike/float-fishing/pike-fishing-mastering-the-float-ledger-rig/) - I love pike fishing. A float ledger rig used correctly helps me land more pike. Here we run through how to tie this pike rig and the best baits and conditions.
- [The Total Guide to Drifter Float Fishing for Pike](https://badangling.com/pike/float-fishing/the-total-guide-to-drifter-float-fishing-for-pike/) - Drifter float fishing for pike gives the freedom to explore areas that are unreachable through a traditional cast. Here we look at how to master this technique.
- [The 4 Best Pike Floats You Need to Know About](https://badangling.com/pike/float-fishing/the-4-best-pike-floats-you-need-to-know-about/) - From cheap pike floats to expensive, pike pencil floats and pike drifter floats, we look at them all and recommend the best to use, according to the situation.
- [Float Fishing for Pike: The Setup and How to Get Going](https://badangling.com/pike/float-fishing-for-pike-the-setup-and-how-to-get-going/) - When it comes to float fishing for pike, there are lots of different rigs out there. Here we look at one of the best pike float setups you can find for pike.
- [Carp Fishing in France: How to Plan For Success](https://badangling.com/carp/carp-fishing-in-france-how-to-plan-for-success/) - Whether you’re after a social experience or an exclusive carp lake, France has it all. Here we take a good look at how to plan for success on French carp lakes.
- [Clothing for Winter Carping: What You Need](https://badangling.com/carp/clothing-for-winter-carping-what-you-need/) - Your winter fishing clothing is key to having a good season. We discuss the best winter fishing suit, base layers and more for the next winter carp season.
- [Battle of the Carp Lakes: Top Tips for Taking on Crayfish](https://badangling.com/carp/battle-of-the-carp-lakes-top-tips-for-taking-on-crayfish/) - We look at how to avoid crayfish when carp fishing & consult a signal crayfish UK distribution map as we go, so you know how to tackle pits full of crayfish!
- [Taking on Stanton - Chapter 6: The Final Charge](https://badangling.com/carp/taking-on-stanton-chapter-6-the-final-charge/) - In our final chapter looking at Stanton fishing club, Chris makes a return in Spring and lands an original stock along with a surprising beast.
- [Taking on Stanton - Chapter 5: A Unique Capture](https://badangling.com/carp/taking-on-stanton-chapter-5-a-unique-capture/) - In chapter 5 of our series on Stanton fishing club, Chris talks us through his experience landing one of the most unique fish that Stanton lake has to offer.
- [Two Killer Float Fishing Tactics - Floater Fishing Setups & More](https://badangling.com/carp/two-killer-float-fishing-tactics-floater-fishing-setups-and-more/) - Float fishing for carp gives your fishing an edge. We look at 2 float fishing set ups using a beachcaster, controller floats and review a floater fishing rig.
- [Taking on Stanton - Chapter 4: Continued Success](https://badangling.com/carp/taking-on-stanton-chapter-4-continued-success/) - In chapter 4 of our series on Stanton fishing club, the results start rolling in for Chris. Here he takes us through the set ups, stories & captures behind them
- [Taking on Stanton - Chapter 3: Spring Arrives](https://badangling.com/carp/taking-on-stanton-chapter-3-spring-arrives/) - In the third of our six-part series looking at Stanton, carp fishing writer Chris Selby shows how persistence pays off and why you should always keep at it.
- [Taking on Stanton - Chapter 2: The First of the “A Team”](https://badangling.com/carp/taking-on-stanton-chapter-2-the-first-of-the-a-team/) - Stanton fishing club is well known amongst UK anglers. In chapter 2, Chris manages to land his first member of the 'A Team' from Staton Lake. What a beauty!
- [Taking on Tough Carp Venues](https://badangling.com/carp/taking-on-tough-carp-venues/) - Taking on hard carp waters is as you can imagine, hard. Here we cover what makes a carp venue difficult and how you need to approach them to be successful!
- [Taking on Stanton - Chapter 1: The Early Days](https://badangling.com/carp/taking-on-stanton-chapter-1-the-early-days/) - Stanton fishing club is one of the most revered UK venues. Chris Selby takes us through his Staton carp fishing journey, starting with the swims and the stock.
- [Carp Baits](https://badangling.com/carp/carp-baits/) - You can catch carp by fishing with bread, you can use maggots for fishing, you can even use tiger nuts. Here we give information on the most popular carp baits,
- [A Basic Guide to Freelining for Carp](https://badangling.com/carp/a-basic-guide-to-freelining-for-carp/) - Fishing with bread for carp has been around for ages, but isn't always straightforward. Here we look at freelining, stripping back your approach for the better.
- [Make a Quick Start: A Guide to Starting on a New Fishing Venue](https://badangling.com/carp/a-guide-to-starting-on-a-new-fishing-venue/) - Fishing a new venue can be challenging. Here we run through the best way to start your new carp fishing adventure, from note taking to information gathering.
- [Canal Carping: An Overview](https://badangling.com/carp/canal-carping-an-overview/) - Start landing big canal carp from today. Here we run through how to fish a canal for carp, from getting started, to prebaiting to techniques and logistics.
- [Points Mean Prizes - Get More from Your Hooks](https://badangling.com/carp/points-mean-prizes-get-more-from-your-hooks/) - The fishing hook is the point of contact between you and the fish. It's important. Here we discuss why and how you make sure you're fishing with a sharp hook!
- [Catching Carp in the Margins](https://badangling.com/carp/catching-carp-in-the-margins/) - Margin fishing is an exciting approach. We discuss how to get started margin fishing with pellets & also how to begin margin fishing with corn and other baits.
- [A Basic Guide to River Fishing for Carp](https://badangling.com/carp/a-basic-guide-to-river-fishing-for-carp/) - From the best baits for river carp to the best rod for river fishing, we cover everything you need to know to catch carp from both large and small rivers.
- [Barbel](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/barbel/) - The barbel fish is a great coarse fish to go after. Here we run through how to do so. Barbel tackle, methods, baits, seasons, locations and more all here!
- [Carp Care: Keeping Carp Safe on the Bank](https://badangling.com/carp/carp-care/) - Carp care involves using the right gear including nets, mats and weigh slings. Fishing carp care kits should be used and learning how to hold a fish is key.
- [Baiting Up](https://badangling.com/carp/baiting-up/) - Baiting up when carp fishing can take multiple forms, from PVA bag fishing, spodding and even carp fishing bait boats. Here we cover the main ways to bait up!
- [My Winter Thoughts: Take Advantage of Winter Carp Fishing](https://badangling.com/carp/my-winter-thoughts-take-advantage-of-winter-carp-fishing/) - Getting the basics right is key when it comes to winter carping. Here we run through the best winter carp baits, my favourite winter carp fishing rigs, and more
- [Why I Love Spod Fishing for Carp: Spod Braids & More](https://badangling.com/carp/why-i-love-spod-fishing-for-carp-spod-braids-more/) - Spodding is my favourite way to bait up. Here I run through spod rods and reels, my favourite spod braid and why a shock leader for spodding is essential.
- [Surface Fishing for Carp: Spring Fishing](https://badangling.com/carp/surface-fishing-for-carp-spring-fishing/) - Surface fishing for carp in spring is an effective fishing method. Here we run through the benefits & getting started, along with stalking &fly fishing for carp
- [A Carpy Experiment - Solid Bag vs Classic Rig: Which Is More Effective?](https://badangling.com/carp/a-carpy-experiment-solid-bag-vs-classic-rig-which-is-more-effective/) - How to catch big carp? This is a hard question to answer simply. Recently we compared PVA bag fishing to a classic rig, in a small carpy experiment.
- [How I Use Solid PVA Bags to Catch More Big Carp](https://badangling.com/carp/how-i-use-solid-pva-bags-catch-more-big-carp/) - How to catch big carp with PVA bags. Here we run through PVA bag fishing. The big carp rigs involved, best hookbait to use and how to create the perfect bag!
- [How to Make Your Own Cork Ball Pop Ups](https://badangling.com/carp/how-to-make-your-own-cork-ball-pop-ups/) - Want to make your own fishing baits? Here we run you through step by step how to make your own cork ball pop ups and start landing bigger carp more often!
- [Stalking For Carp: A Basic Guide](https://badangling.com/carp/stalking-for-carp/) - Stalking for carp allows you to get up close and personal with the fish. It's an exciting way to catch carp which requires some skill to pull off. Learn how to get started.
- [Surface Fishing For Carp](https://badangling.com/carp/surface-fishing-for-carp/) - Surface fishing is an exciting method to catch carp, but how do you do it? Bubble rigs, bubble casting and surface fishing rigs all covered here.
- [Opinion: Carp Sacking](https://badangling.com/carp/carp-sacking/) - Carp sacks are a touchy subject in the angling world. Some use them, some are against them. But what are the benefits and WHY would you use one? Discussed here.
- [Fishing Etiquette - How (& How Not) to Behave on the Bank](https://badangling.com/carp/fishing-etiquette-how-and-how-not-to-behave-on-the-bank/) - Here we run through common ways that anglers disrupt other anglers when out fishing. We don't claim to be perfect, but over the years we've seen how to behave.
- [Angling Photography: A Basic Guide to Taking Better Shots](https://badangling.com/carp/angling-photography-a-basic-guide-to-taking-better-shots/) - Whether it's your capture, nature or even pictures of carp rigs that you want to photograph, do it well. The best cameras for carp fishing & more covered here!
- [A Basic Guide to Day Ticket Waters in Winter](https://badangling.com/carp/a-basic-guide-to-day-ticket-waters-in-winter/) - Day ticket fishing poses different challenges. Here we cover what you need to get the most out of your day ticket fishing trip. Baits, rigs and everything else.
- [Fishing Winter Edges: Clear Winter Waters, Pop Ups & More](https://badangling.com/carp/fishing-winter-edges-clear-winter-waters-pop-ups-more/) - Fishing winter margins presents challenges. We discuss how to overcome clear winter water with single hookbaits and fluorocarbon line to land big winter carp.
- [A Guide to Carp Fishing in Weedy Waters](https://badangling.com/carp/a-guide-to-carp-fishing-in-weedy-waters/) - Want to get out carp fishing in silkweed & other tough weeds? Here we run through feature finding on weedy venues, different types of lake weed & overall tips.
- [Five Top Tips for Fishing Day-Ticket Waters](https://badangling.com/carp/five-top-tips-for-fishing-day-ticket-waters/) - Day ticket fishery owner, Rich Wilby, takes us through how to approach day ticket fisheries. Simple carp rigs, speaking to other anglers, bait size & much more.
- [Better Bite Indication](https://badangling.com/carp/better-bite-indication/) - Good bite indication is crucial in carp fishing. If you don't know a fish is on your line, you have no chance. So why do so many anglers neglect this aspect?
- [Liven up Your Winter Fishing by Using Maggots](https://badangling.com/carp/liven-up-your-winter-fishing-by-using-maggots/) - Using maggots for fishing when fishing for carp can be a challenge. Here we run through what is considered the best winter carp bait. Rigs, techniques and more.
- [Enhance Your Baits According to the Season](https://badangling.com/carp/enhance-your-baits-according-to-the-season/) - Should you glug your baits? Add to them? Or simply want to enhance them? Here we discuss how to enhance boilies, particles and others depending on the season.
- [Trout Pellets for Carp Fishing: What's It All About?](https://badangling.com/carp/trout-pellets-for-carp-fishing-what-s-it-all-about/) - Pellets are hugely varied, you can find cheap carp pellets, mixed carp pellets, you name it. Here we discuss the use of trout/salmon pellets for targeting carp.
- [Plastic Fantastic: Using Artificial Baits](https://badangling.com/carp/plastic-fantastic-using-artificial-baits/) - Artificial maggots, artificial worms, artificial... It's all a bit confusing, right? Here we discuss how to get the best from this versatile fishing bait!
- [Lengthen the Life of Your Bait](https://badangling.com/carp/lengthen-the-life-of-your-bait/) - Here we discuss air drying boilies, what are they and how to air dry boilies quickly and effectively. A great way to make your fishing baits last longer!
- [Seasonal Carp Angling: The Best Rigs for Spring](https://badangling.com/carp/seasonal-carp-angling-the-best-rigs-for-spring/) - The best carp fishing rigs and setups to get the most from your spring fishing. Ronnie rigs, hinge rigs, zig rig set ups, and more all discussed.
- [5 Tips for Locating the Carp in Winter](https://badangling.com/carp/5-tips-for-locating-the-carp-in-winter/) - How to find carp in winter? Fishing in winter for carp is hard. Start by learning how to find the carp in winter. Here we run through our top tips for doing so.
- [Locating Carp Through Spring: Top Tips & Tricks](https://badangling.com/carp/locating-carp-through-spring-top-tips-tricks/) - Get the most from your spring fishing depending if you're fishing in April, May or June. We also run through those spring fishing spots you should never neglect
- [A Guide to Fishing Overnighters: Night Fishing For Carp](https://badangling.com/carp/a-guide-to-overnighters/) - Why fish an overnighter? What do you need to fish for carp over night? Fishing bivvies, cooking equipment and more - get the most from your overnight session.
- [Carp Characteristics – Habitats, Diets & More](https://badangling.com/carp/carp-characteristics-habitats-diets-more/) - Here we cover the different carp species, how they differ and their basic traits. From common carp diets to what grass carp eat, it's all covered here.
- [Carp Angling in Early Spring: Some Great Advice](https://badangling.com/carp/carp-angling-in-early-spring-some-great-advice/) - Carp fishing in spring presents its own challenges. Here we run through the best spring time carp fishing approach, preparation and spring carp fishing setups.
- [Early Spring Fishing: Tips for Baiting up Well](https://badangling.com/carp/early-spring-fishing-tips-for-baiting-up-well/) - By pre-baiting well with boilies in early spring you can set your campaign on fire for the entire season. Here we run through how to do it effectively.
- [The Need for Change: How I Learnt to Continuously Improve My Fishing Game](https://badangling.com/carp/the-need-for-change-how-i-learnt-to-continuously-improve-my-fishing-game/) - How I discovered the mindset you need to find the best ways to catch carp. An example of how embracing change led me to finding the best bottom bait carp rig.
- [Five Tips to Improve Your Carp Fishing Game](https://badangling.com/carp/five-tips-to-improve-your-carp-fishing-game/) - The top carp fishing tips and tricks needed to land bigger carp more often. Here are the most important tips and tricks you need to land bigger carp more often.
- [Surface Fishing for Carp: The Basics You Need to Know](https://badangling.com/carp/surface-fishing-for-carp-the-basics-you-need-to-know/) - loater fishing… It’s a very different way to experience a day’s fishing. If you’ve never tried it out, it may seem foreign and a bit unusual at first...
- [Locating The Carp](https://badangling.com/carp/locating-the-carp/) - What do you need to locate the carp in the water? Where can you typically find them? What are the best spots? All this and more covered in this interesting read
- [Everything You Need to Know When Selecting a Carp Venue](https://badangling.com/carp/everything-you-need-to-know-when-selecting-a-carp-venue/) - Carp lakes near me, but which one do I use? We discuss every aspect when looking at carp lakes in the UK. Carp syndicates to day ticket waters - all covered
- [Lunar Fishing Myths: Is There a Best Moon Phase for Carp Fishing?](https://badangling.com/carp/lunar-fishing-myths-is-there-a-best-moon-phase-for-carp-fishing/) - Plenty of anglers will tell you that fishing on a full moon is one of the best times of year. But what impact does fishing around the moon phases actually have?
- [What Does It Mean to Be Good at Carp Fishing?](https://badangling.com/carp/what-does-it-mean-to-be-good-at-carp-fishing/) - If you want to get good at carp fishing, it makes sense to start by understanding what that means. Here we run through what it means and how to start improving.
- [Playing, Cleaning, or Feeding: What Does a Crashing Carp Mean?](https://badangling.com/carp/playing-cleaning-or-feeding-what-does-a-crashing-carp-mean/) - The sight of a carp jumping clear of the water and crashing back in is fantastic. But what does this mean for the angler? Are the fish feeding or just playing?
- [A Remarkable Capture: Copse Lake](https://badangling.com/carp/a-remarkable-capture-copse-lake/) - Yatley fishing complex provides holds some incredible fish. Here Jay Newton runs through one of his most exciting Yatley angling experiences from the Copse Lake
- [Specimen Fishing - Not Enough Time in the Year](https://badangling.com/carp/specimen-fishing/) - Hear my tale of fishing on exclusive carp lakes in England. Yateley angling centre is one of my favourite places to catch specimen carp, find out how I did it!
- [Hunting Big Carp](https://badangling.com/carp/hunting-big-carp/) - Are you interested in fishing big carp lakes? Want to land yourself a specimen carp? Here we run through what it's going to take to land yourself a prize carp!
- [The Big Carp Paradox](https://badangling.com/carp/the-big-carp-paradox/) - How can the biggest carp, that consumes the most food also be the most elusive? Here we discuss a possible explanation and the big carp rigs that get around it.
- [A Decade on Pingewood - Chapter 5: The Last Gasp](https://badangling.com/carp/a-decade-on-pingewood-chapter-5-the-last-gasp/)
- [A Brief History of Carp Fishing – Why Is It So Popular?](https://badangling.com/carp/a-brief-history-of-carp-fishing/) - Fish of the carp family have been caught for many years, but why? How did we get here, where the northern angling show and similar shows are so very popular?
- [A Decade on Pingewood - Chapter 4: Life After the Brute](https://badangling.com/carp/a-decade-on-pingewood-chapter-4-life-after-the-brute/)
- [A Decade on Pingewood - Chapter 3: Success at last](https://badangling.com/carp/a-decade-on-pingewood-chapter-3-success-at-last/)
- [River Fishing for Pike: Where to Find Them](https://badangling.com/pike/river-fishing-for-pike-where-to-find-them/) - When you are fishing for pike on rivers, locating the fish is the first issue. Here are our top tips for locating the pike on rivers and the spots to look for.
- [A Decade on Pingewood - Chapter 2: Falling Flat on My Face](https://badangling.com/carp/a-decade-on-pingewood-chapter-2-falling-flat-on-my-face/)
- [How to Handle Pike: Unhooking & Holding Pike](https://badangling.com/pike/how-to-handle-pike-unhooking-holding-pike/) - Here we run through how to correctly hold a pike fish and unhook one in the process. A step by step guide to the chin grip, key to keeping you and the fish safe
- [A Decade on Pingewood - Chapter 1: My First Captures](https://badangling.com/carp/a-decade-on-pingewood-chapter-1-my-first-captures/)
- [Carp Versus Pike: Why Catch Pike?](https://badangling.com/pike/carp-versus-pike-why-catch-pike/) - Pike fishing is one of the most exciting kinds of fishing. Here we compared pike angling to carp angling and find out why so many people are hooked on pike!
- [Our Top 10 Best Baits for Pike Fishing](https://badangling.com/pike/our-top-10-best-baits-for-pike-fishing/) - Here we run through our favourite baits for pike. dead baits, frozen baits and live baits, these can be used however you want and are highly effective.
- [Perch Lures: A Guide to Lure Fishing Rigs for Big Perch](https://badangling.com/perch/perch-lures-a-guide-to-lure-fishing-rigs-for-big-perch/) - Perch fishing lures can be overwhelming, from the drop shot rig for perch to soft lures and spinner rigs. Here we discuss the many rigs that can land big perch.
- [A Tench of a Lifetime](https://badangling.com/tench/a-tench-of-a-lifetime/) - This capture was the biggest tench I've ever had. It was caught float fishing for tench. Read how I got on and pick up some tench fishing tips on the way!
- [Common Skate](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/common-skate/) - Here we discuss how to identify common skate in Britain. We also provide information on great baits, rigs, seasons & locations for catching common skate.
- [Fishing for Pike: Why Use Lures?](https://badangling.com/pike/fishing-for-pike-why-use-lures/) - Here we run through one of the best baits for pike - pike lures. We discuss why anglers love them so much and the benefits they offer. Freedom, exercise & more
- [Pike Fishing - What You Will Need](https://badangling.com/pike/pike-fishing-what-you-will-need/) - Want to get started pike fishing? Here we run through what you will need. Pike dead bait rigs, pike lures and more all discussed in detail to help you get going
- [Dace](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/dace/) - Learn how to identify dace, as well as how to catch big dace specimens. Advice on baits, tackle, methods and more here.
- [Choosing a Reel](https://badangling.com/tackle-advice/choosing-a-reel/) - What is a baitcasting reel? What is a open face reel? Here we discuss the different reels & how they compare. We also explain how you put line on them all
- [Zander](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/zander/) - Zander is a fantastic coarse fish to go after, but what exactly is zander and how do you catch one? Zander baits, tackle, seasons and more discussed here.
- [Tench](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/tench/) - Tench is a great catch and a worthy foe. Here we discuss tench, the best bait for tench, tench fishing rigs & methods, and much more.
- [Ruffe](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/ruffe/) - Here we discuss the Eurasian Ruffe, one of the smallest UK coarse fish. We run through best baits, seasons, methods & rigs as well as locations for catching it.
- [Rudd](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/rudd/) - The rudd is a coarse fish which can provide a great bit of sport. Here we discuss the best baits, rigs & methods, tackle and seasons for catching European rudd.
- [Roach](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/roach/) - What does a roach look like? What even is a roach fish? Here we discuss how to identify and catch roach, including information on baits, rigs, methods & more.
- [Pike](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/pike/) - Here we run through pike as a coarse fish, how to catch pike, and why it's such a great fish to catch. Information on pike lures, pike rigs, baits, and more!
- [Perch](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/perch/) - What does a perch look like? The perch is a fantastic coarse fish to catch. We discuss the perch fish itself, perch lures, perch rigs, tackle and much more.
- [Gudgeon](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/gudgeon/) - Gudgeon is not often a target for anglers. Nevertheless, we run through the best baits, tackle, methods and more for catching gudgeon here.
- [Grayling](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/grayling/) - Here we discuss what the grayling fish is, what it looks like and how to catch it. Best baits for grayling, seasons, locations, methods and more here!
- [Grass Carp](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/grass-carp/) - How to catch grass carp? We have the answers to the best grass carp baits, tackle, methods, seasons and much more here. Enjoy catching the white amur!
- [Eel](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/eel/) - Is an eel a fish? Yes it is and some anglers adore it. Here we discuss the freshwater eel species Anguilla anguilla, how to catch it, baits, methods & more.
- [Crucian Carp](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/crucian-carp/) - Crucian carp is a fish of the carp family and is a great coarse fish to go after. We run through our best advice for catching it, including baits, tackle & more
- [Chub](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/chub/) - Here we discuss the chub and how to catch it. Best chub baits, tackle, rigs, methods and much more discussed in this handy guide.
- [Catfish](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/catfish/) - What is the wels catfish? How do we catch one? This information and more is included here! We run through best catfish baits, seasons, tackle, methods and more.
- [Carp](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/carp/) - Here we discuss carp, float fishing for carp and other techniques. Information on the best carp baits and the best carp fishing lines, as well as much more here
- [Bream](https://badangling.com/coarse-fish-species/bream/) - What is bream fish? Here we discuss how to identify bream as well as how to catch bream. Best bait for bream, seasons, methods, tackle and more is all included!
- [European Eel](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/european-eel/) - Here we discuss how to identify & catch european eel, providing information on eel rigs, eel bait, the best locations & tips for catching european eel.
- [Turbot](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/turbot/) - The turbot flatfish, how to identify it and how to catch one. We cover the best turbot rigs, such as bottom fishing rigs, as well as baits, seasons and more.
- [Tope](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/tope/) - Here we discuss the tope, how to identify one and the best ways to catch one. Tope fishing rigs, baits, seasons and locations are all discussed.
- [Thornback Ray](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/thornback-ray/) - Here we discuss the thornback ray and how to catch one. Information regarding thornback ray fishing rigs, baits, seasons and locations are all discussed.
- [Sole](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/sole/) - Here we discuss how identify sole and the best ways to catch it. We cover sole fishing rigs, baits, seasons & locations, in addition to sole fishing tips.
- [Smoothhound](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/smoothhound/) - Here we discuss how to identify smoothhounds and how to catch them. We provide information on smoothhound rigs, baits, seasons, locations and more.
- [Pouting](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/pouting/) - Here we discuss the best pouting fishing techniques. We provide information on pouting rigs, bait, season, location and much more
- [Plaice](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/plaice/) - What is plaice and how to catch it. We provide the best plaice fishing rigs, including plaice rigs for shore fishing, baits for plaice fishing, locations & more
- [Mullet](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/mullet/) - Here we discuss how to identify mullet and the best ways to catch mullet. We provide mullet fishing rigs, the best baits for mullet, locations, seasons and more
- [Monkfish](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/monkfish/) - Here we discuss what monkfish looks like and how to catch it. Fishing for monkfish is difficult, but we provide rigs, baits, locations & more to help you out
- [Ling](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/ling/) - Here we discuss what ling is and how to catch one, including the best ling fishing rigs, baits, locations, seasons & more. So you can catch one like a pro.
- [Lesser Spotted Dogfish](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/lesser-spotted-dogfish/) - Here we discuss what the lesser spotted dogfish is and how to catch one. Information on dogfish rigs, baits, locations, seasons and more discussed here.
- [Gurnard](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/gurnard/) - Here we discuss the tub gurnard, yellow gurnard and red gurnard. We also discuss the best gurnard fishing rigs, baits, locations and seasons for gurnard fishing
- [Flounder](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/flounder/) - Here we discuss how to catch flounder (fluke fish), including information on flounder rigs, what bait to use to catch flounder, the best locations & more.
- [Dab](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/dab/) - Here we discuss how to identify a dab fish, along with the best dab fishing rigs, locations, dab fishing tips & more.
- [Conger Eel](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/conger-eel/) - Here we provide information allowing you to identify conger eels. We also provide information on eel fishing rigs, including bottom fishing rigs, baits & more.
- [Cod](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/cod/) - What does a cod fish look like? Here we discuss how to identify cod along with the best sea fishing rigs for cod, best locations, seasons & more.
- [Bull Huss](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/bull-huss/) - Here we discuss what bull huss is and how to catch one, with the best bull huss rigs, locations & season all explained.
- [Brill](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/brill/) - Here we discuss how to identify brill along with the best rigs, seasons & locations for catching one.
- [Red Bream](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/red-bream/) - Here we discuss red bream, the best red bream rigs and what bait to use for bream. The right bait for red bream along with locations, rigs & more is explained.
- [Black Bream](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/black-bream/) - Here we discuss black bream, the best black bream rigs and what bait to use for bream. The right bait for bream along with locations, rigs & more is explained.
- [Choosing a Fishing Rod](https://badangling.com/tackle-advice/choosing-a-fishing-rod/) - What is rod taper? What length rod should you pick? From short fishing rods, fishing rods for beginners to expensive fishing rods, we have you covered.
- [Which Line to Use?](https://badangling.com/tackle-advice/which-line-to-use/) - What is copolymer fishing line? What is braided fishing line? The best monofilament line? We answer these questions and give information on each type of line.
- [Wrasse](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/wrasse/) - We discuss the various species of wrasse in UK waters and the best ways to catch them. Wrasse rigs, bait, location, season and wrasse fishing tips all included
- [Whiting](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/whiting/) - Here we discuss how to catch whiting and describe how to identify whiting. The best whiting rigs are shown, along with whiting fishing tips, baits and more.
- [Weever](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/weever/) - The greater and lesser weever are both found in British waters and both are potentially lethal, it's worth learning a bit about them so you can avoid them!
- [Sting Ray](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/sting-ray/) - Here we discuss the sting ray, how to identify one and what to do if you catch one. You should not set out to catch a sting ray.
- [Pollack](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/pollack/) - Here we discuss how to identify and catch pollack, we provide the best pollack fishing rigs, bait information, seasons, locations and pollack fishing tips here.
- [Mackerel](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/mackerel/) - Here we discuss how to identify mackerel, along with providing the best mackerel rigs, setups for bait presentation, mackerel fishing seasons, fishing tips, etc
- [John Dory](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/john-dory/) - How to identify john dory & how to catch one using bottom fishing techniques. Information on the best rigs, locations, baits and more for catching john dory.
- [Halibut](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/halibut/) - What does halibut look like? Does halibut have scales? Here we answer these questions and more. We also discuss halibut fishing rigs, halibut baits and more.
- [Haddock](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/haddock/) - Here we discuss how to identify the haddock fish and also provide haddock fishing tips and the best haddock fishing rigs, locations, seasons and bait.
- [Garfish](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/garfish/) - Here we provide information on how to catch garfish, including the best garfish rigs, baits, seasons, locations & more. Learn how to catch garfish like a pro!
- [Coalfish](https://badangling.com/sea-fish-species/coalfish/) - Here we discuss how to identify coalfish from other sea fish along with the best coalfish rigs, baits, locations & more.

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- [Lake Fishing](https://badangling.com/trout/lake-fishing/)
- [Bass Fish Species](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/)
- [Bass Gear](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/)
- [Bass Fishing Techniques](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/)
- [Bass Fishing Rods](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/bass-fishing-rods/)
- [Float Fishing](https://badangling.com/pike/float-fishing/)
- [Bass Lures](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-gear/bass-lures/)
- [Rig Fishing](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fishing-techniques/rig-fishing/) - Discover everything you need to know about bass fishing rigs here! From must-know bass fishing rig setups, to mastering the approach & choosing the best option.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://badangling.com/bass/bass-fish-species/frequently-asked-questions/)
- [Striped Bass Fishing](https://badangling.com/bass/striped-bass-fishing/)

## Tags

- [Carp Talk](https://badangling.com/tag/carp-talk/) - Those abstract topics around carping. The impact of the moon, what does it mean to be good at carp fishing & how we got here. This and more discussed here.
- [Big Carp](https://badangling.com/tag/big-carp/) - Landing a huge carp, it's what it's all about. Whether your at Yateley fishing or a local venue, it's all the same. All our big carp fishing tips in one place.
- [Basics](https://badangling.com/tag/basics/) - Carp fishing can be daunting as a newbie. Here we provide all our carp fishing tips for beginners, from simple carp rigs to baiting up, to how to choose a venue
- [Fish Care](https://badangling.com/tag/fish-care/) - A critical part of angling. Fish Care. Without it we wouldn't have much of a sport left. From carp care kits to iodine find everything you need to know here.
- [Tactics](https://badangling.com/tag/tactics/) - From surface fishing for carp, to PVA bag fishing, there are plenty of ways to fish for carp. Find information on a huge range of tactics & approaches here.
- [Baits](https://badangling.com/tag/baits/) - We can't say what the best carp bait is. The best winter carp bait may not work in spring. From maggots for fishing to boilies, all the information is here.
- [Venues](https://badangling.com/tag/venues/) - Carp fishing lakes are all different. Syndicate or day-ticket. Weedy water or silty. The venue should dictate the approach, here we cover how to do it!
- [Locating Carp](https://badangling.com/tag/locating-carp/) - The first step is finding the fish. Here's all the information you need to locate the fish in the water, regardless of the season.
- [Surface Fishing](https://badangling.com/tag/surface-fishing/) - Surface fishing is one of the most exciting ways to land carp. From baits for surface fishing, to rigs, to the approach and tips to mastering it, it's all here.
- [General Carping](https://badangling.com/tag/general-carping/) - From winter carp fishing tips, to understanding the basics of how to customise your approach to the venue, you can find all our carp fishing tips here.
- [Rigs](https://badangling.com/tag/rigs/) - Your carp fishing setup is crucial. Here we run through all our carp rig knowledge, how to build zig rigs, which rigs to use in spring, all here in one place.
- [DIY Baits](https://badangling.com/tag/diy-baits/) - From bait glugs to sprays, there are many ways to boost your fishing bait. You can make your own from scratch. Learn how to take control of your carp baits here
- [Equipment](https://badangling.com/tag/equipment/) - Getting the right equipment is crucial, whether it's a winter fishing suit or a set of hooks for chasing that big carp. All our carp fishing equipment tips here
- [Day-Ticket Waters](https://badangling.com/tag/day-ticket-waters/) - Day ticket fisheries represent a different challenge to other venues. Generally very busy, these waters require a different approach if you want to master them.
- [On The Bank](https://badangling.com/tag/on-the-bank/) - Carp angling is more than just the direct act of getting a line in the water. There's photography, etiquette and fish care. Be a better angler on the bank.
- [PVA](https://badangling.com/tag/pva/) - PVA bags are one of the major advancements in fishing for a long time & there are many ways to use PVA. Here we show how to PVA effectively in your carping.
- [Fishing Abroad](https://badangling.com/tag/fishing-abroad/)