The sport of carping is more than just the direct act of fishing, there are also plenty of fascinating discussion points that also surround it; this page is dedicated to those very topics. What do we mean when we call an angler good or bad? Carpy etiquette on the bank? How did carp fishing reach this stage of popularity? And much more. Get stuck into these thought-provoking matters below!
I’ve been contributing to BadAngling for a while now and there is a wealth of good quality instructional pieces on the site for almost any situation. So when considering a subject for my next piece, it was a challenge to think of something relevant and which I feel I...
The notion that moon phases have a potential impact on carp and their willingness to feed is something that some of you will likely have heard about at some point. Others however will be left scratching their heads, most likely feeling a little bemused at the idea. It...
If you’ve been carp angling for any length of time, you’ll know that location is the most important aspect of watercraft. This is drummed into you everywhere you go for information, with this website being no exception. Simply put, finding the carp makes catching them...
First off, I think we need to analyse and break down what it means to be “good” at something, in particular carp fishing. Only then can we truly understand what this simple statement means and what it means to various different people. We humans are a competitive...
For centuries, carp, and particularly carp fishing, has enthralled and captivated anglers throughout Europe and Asia. From the supernatural beasts lurking in holiday lakes across France and Thailand, to the mystical enigmas, residing within…