Carp Fishing Tips, Tactics & Honest Gear Advice

Smarter tactics. Bigger carp. Less money wasted on tackle you don't need.

Carp Tactics is about helping everyday anglers catch more carp without spending a fortune on tackle they don't need.

Everything here comes from years of carp fishing across UK waters — the rigs I've used, tackle I've bought, mistakes I've made and tactics that have actually put carp on the bank.

Whether you're just getting started or looking for a different approach, you'll find straightforward advice on carp rigs, bait, tackle, watercraft and life on the bank.

No sponsored opinions. No miracle rigs. No marketing nonsense. Just carp fishing.

Carp for Beginners

New to carp fishing? Start with the lessons I learned the expensive way — basic tackle, finding fish, simple rigs and avoiding common mistakes.

Carp Tackle & Gear

Honest opinions on rods, reels, alarms, bivvies, clothing and the gear I've actually used on the bank.

Life of the Bank

Food, cooking and some of the other things that make long sessions considerably more enjoyable.

My Carp Fishing

Trips, catches, gear changes, successes and inevitable disasters from each season.

Carp Rigs & Bait

Simple carp rigs, hookbaits, PVA and baiting approaches that don't require a degree in engineering.

Carp Fishing Gallery

A collection of carp, captures and memorable moments from my time on the bank.

71

Carp Caught

32

Leads Dropped

12

Snagged Rigs

47

Lakes Visted

267

Spombs Used

453

Cups of Tea