There’s not doubt about it, PVA is considered a magical material in the carping world. When dry, durable and able to easily hold your bait and rig, when wet it slowly dissolves, leaving behind a convenient pile of bait. Since it took off in the fishing world, PVA has spawned a number of different products; from PVA bags to meshes.
In line with this explosion in PVA products, there are also many different ways that they can be used. Here we run through our tips, tricks and recommendations for how to get the most of this fantastic material. Tight lines!
The winter can be a majestic time to be out on the bank. Especially those bright, sharp days when it takes forever for the sun to come up, when it does, it lights up the surroundings with a magical glow. It’s common knowledge that carp fishing can be very tricky...
In my previous article, I described how I go about my solid bag fishing when it comes to carp. I covered tying the bags, the rigs positioned inside them as well as when and when not to use them. If you've not read it, give it a read here. In this article I will cover...
I’ve been carp fishing now for over 30 years, and in all that time I’ve kept my rigs reasonably simple. Just a braided hook length, a strong wide gape hook, a kicker and a small piece of silicone to hold the hair in place. Nothing too exciting or complicated. I’ve...
For novice carp anglers, or those simply trying to improve their catches, navigating the various tactics which can be used to bait up can be somewhat daunting. There are a range of different baiting up tools out there, being able to incorporate them…