Author: George Callingham

Sussex, South East England. Dedicated carp angler who dabbles in match and river fishing. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!
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Navigating Carp Waters: The Crucial Role of Leaders in Carp Fishing

Carp fishing is a pursuit that demands attention to detail, and one often-overlooked component that plays a pivotal role is the leader. Leaders serve as the final connection between your mainline and the rig, and choosing the right leader can significantly impact your chances of success. In this blog, we’ll delve into the world of carp leaders, exploring their various types, functions, and the importance of selecting the appropriate leader for different fishing scenarios.

Monofilament Leaders: Time-Tested Reliability

Monofilament leaders are the traditional choice for carp anglers. Known for their reliability and abrasion resistance, these leaders provide a straightforward and cost-effective solution. Monofilament’s buoyancy can also be advantageous, particularly when fishing with pop-up rigs, allowing the bait to stay elevated above the lakebed.

Fluorocarbon Leaders: The Invisible Advantage

Fluorocarbon leaders are prized for their near-invisibility underwater. This characteristic makes them an excellent choice when fishing in clear water where carp may be wary of visible lines. Fluorocarbon also tends to sink, enhancing the overall stealth of your rig.

Leadcore Leaders: Tackling Submerged Obstacles

When fishing in snaggy or weedy environments, leadcore leaders come to the forefront. The lead core provides weight and sinks, keeping your mainline pinned to the lakebed and reducing the risk of the line coming into contact with submerged obstacles. This is particularly useful when using a helicopter or chod rig.

Shock Leaders: Handling Powerful Casts

Carp fishing often involves long-distance casting, and shock leaders are designed to handle the stresses associated with such powerful casts. Typically made from a thicker and more robust material, shock leaders absorb the shock generated during casting, preventing damage to the mainline.

Hybrid Leaders: The Best of Both Worlds

Hybrid leaders combine the qualities of different materials to create a versatile solution. For example, a hybrid leader might feature a fluorocarbon or monofilament section near the rig, transitioning to leadcore for added sinking ability closer to the mainline. This allows anglers to benefit from the strengths of multiple materials in a single leader.

Safety Leaders: Carp Conservation at the Forefront

Safety leaders, often incorporating a lead clip or a lead-release system, prioritize the safety of the carp. These leaders are designed to release the lead in case the carp becomes tethered, reducing the risk of injury to the fish. Safety leaders are a responsible choice for ethical carp angling.

Conclusion:

Carp leaders are not mere afterthoughts; they are integral components of a successful carp fishing setup. Understanding the characteristics and applications of different leaders empowers anglers to adapt their approach to specific fishing conditions. As you embark on your carp fishing adventures, consider the nuances of each leader type and tailor your setup to the unique challenges presented by the waters you fish. A well-chosen carp leader can make the difference between a frustrating day at the bank and a triumphant carp-catching experience.

**At Cally’s Carpy Customs, you can purchase a variety of high-quality, custom-made carp fishing rigs, all hand-tied using the finest industry components. Their selection includes popular rigs such as Ronnie Rigs, Slip-D Rigs, and Blowback Rigs. Additionally, they offer Pellet PVA Mesh Balls, Crushed Boilie PVA Mesh Balls, and Leaders to enhance your fishing experience.**

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Unlocking the Secrets of Winter Session Carp Rigs

As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, many anglers pack up their gear and wait for warmer weather to return. But for those dedicated carp fishermen, winter sessions provide a unique and challenging opportunity to catch these elusive fish. While many tactics and techniques may change during the colder months, one thing remains constant: the importance of using the best carp rigs for winter sessions. In this blog post, we will unlock the secrets of winter session carp rigs and help you land that prized winter carp.

Understanding the Behavior of Carp in Winter

Understanding the behavior of carp in winter is essential for successful winter carp fishing. During this time of year, carp become less active and their metabolism slows down. They are also more cautious and selective when it comes to feeding. As the water temperature drops, carp tend to move to deeper areas where the temperature is more stable. They also seek out areas with vegetation or other types of cover for protection.

One important thing to keep in mind is that carp will still feed, albeit less frequently, during the winter months. However, their feeding patterns and preferences change. Carp are more likely to feed on smaller, easily digestible baits during winter. Popular choices include maggots, boilies, and pellets. Using highly nutritional baits that are designed to attract carp in colder water temperatures can greatly increase your chances of success.

Additionally, understanding the carp’s behavior in relation to weather patterns is crucial. Carp tend to be more active and feed more during milder winter days when the water temperature rises slightly. Therefore, it is important to plan your winter carp fishing sessions around these weather patterns to maximize your chances of success.

By understanding the behavior of carp in winter and adapting your tactics accordingly, you can increase your chances of landing that prized winter carp. Stay tuned for the next sections, where we will discuss specific carp rigs that can help you achieve winter carp fishing success.

Mastering the Chod Rig for Winter Success

When it comes to winter carp fishing, mastering the Chod rig can be a game-changer. The Chod rig is a highly effective presentation that is ideal for fishing over weedy or silty lake beds, which are often prevalent during the colder months. This rig allows you to present your bait effectively above any debris or weed, ensuring that it is easily visible to carp in the murky water.

To successfully use the Chod rig in winter, it is important to choose the right components. Start with a high-quality hook, such as the Callys Carpy Customs Chod Rigs, which provides excellent hooking capabilities. Combine this with a short, stiff hooklink to ensure that the bait remains presented effectively.

Another key aspect of mastering the Chod rig is bait selection. In winter, carp tend to be more cautious and selective when it comes to feeding. Therefore, using a high-attract bait is essential. The combination of a buoyant bait, such as a pop-up, and a critically balanced bait, like a wafter, can be highly effective in enticing carp during the colder months.

By mastering the Chod rig for winter success, you can increase your chances of landing that prized winter carp.

Harnessing the Snowman Rig in Cold Conditions

During the winter months, when carp are less active and more cautious, it’s important to have a rig that can effectively attract their attention. That’s where the Snowman Rig comes in. This rig consists of a combination of a buoyant pop-up bait and a critically balanced bottom bait, resembling a snowman. The pop-up sits on top, while the bottom bait adds weight and stability.

When it comes to harnessing the Snowman Rig in cold conditions, the key is using high-quality components. Using Callys Carpy Customs Snowman Rigs offer excellent durability and strength. Combine this with a stiff and tangle-free rig material, like fluorocarbon, to ensure that the rig remains effective even in cold water.

For bait selection, opt for high-attract flavors that can entice carp in the colder months. Sweet flavors, such as tutti-frutti or pineapple, are particularly effective during winter sessions. By presenting a visually appealing Snowman Rig with an enticing flavor combination, you’ll greatly increase your chances of catching carp even in the harshest winter conditions.

Making the Most of the Zig Rig for Winter Carp

When it comes to winter carp fishing, one rig that shouldn’t be overlooked is the Zig Rig. This versatile rig allows you to present your bait at different depths in the water column, mimicking the movements of carp as they search for food. It’s an excellent choice for targeting carp that may be cruising higher up in the water during the colder months.

To make the most of the Zig Rig, it’s important to choose the right components. Combine this with a lightweight, buoyant foam or pop-up bait, which will suspend your bait at the desired depth.

When it comes to presentation, adjust the length of your rig to match the depth at which you believe the carp are feeding. You can also experiment with different colors and flavors to entice the carp. Bright, highly visible baits can be particularly effective in colder, clear water conditions.

Remember, carp are more cautious in winter, so it’s important to fine-tune your Zig Rig presentation and be patient. By making the most of the Zig Rig for winter carp fishing, you can increase your chances of success even during the coldest months.

Nailing the Hinged Stiff Rig for Winter Carp Fishing

When it comes to winter carp fishing, the hinged stiff rig is a must-have in your arsenal. This rig offers great presentation and fantastic hooking potential, making it an ideal choice for catching carp during the colder months.

To nail the hinged stiff rig for winter carp fishing, you need to pay attention to the details. Start with a reliable and strong hook, such as the Callys Carpy Customs Hinged Stiff Rig. This will ensure that you have the strength to handle even the biggest winter carp.

Next, use a stiff and tangle-free rig material, like fluorocarbon, to maintain the rig’s effectiveness in cold water conditions. The stiff rig material also helps to keep your bait positioned perfectly, increasing your chances of a successful hookup.

When it comes to bait selection, choose a high-attract flavor that can entice the carp in winter. Citrus or fishmeal-based baits are popular choices for winter sessions. Remember to use a critically balanced bait that will stay suspended above the lakebed, tempting the carp to take a bite.

By nailing the hinged stiff rig for winter carp fishing, you’ll greatly increase your chances of landing that prized winter carp.

Summary

As the winter months approach, dedicated carp fishermen know that it’s not time to hang up their gear just yet. Winter sessions provide a unique and challenging opportunity to catch these elusive fish. In this blog post, we’ve uncovered the secrets of winter session carp rigs to help you land that prized winter carp.

Understanding the behavior of carp in winter is crucial for successful winter carp fishing. As the water temperature drops, carp become less active and selective in their feeding. They tend to move to deeper areas and seek out cover for protection. By using smaller, easily digestible baits and planning your sessions around milder winter days, you can increase your chances of success.

Mastering the Chod Rig and harnessing the Snowman Rig are two techniques that can greatly improve your winter carp fishing. The Chod rig allows you to effectively present your bait above debris or weed, while the Snowman rig entices carp with a visually appealing combination of buoyant and critically balanced baits.

Don’t overlook the Zig Rig, which allows you to target carp cruising higher up in the water, and the hinged stiff rig, which offers great presentation and hooking potential. By fine-tuning your rigs and selecting the right components, you’ll increase your chances of landing that prized winter carp.

So, don’t pack up your gear just yet. Embrace the challenge of winter sessions and unlock the secrets of winter carp rigs for a successful carp fishing experience.

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Winter Carp Fishing Tips: Guide to fishing the seasons

Winter is one of my favourite times of the year to go carp fishing. You may be thinking why? It’s cold, damp, long nights with short days and fishing activity has slowed. Who would want to go then?

Yes I agree that the fishing will be much more difficult than in the warmer months but, providing you set yourself some realistic targets, you can have a rewarding few months! Every bite is hard earned in the winter but in return you can often catch carp at their top weights showing off their beautiful winter colours.

For me there is no better sight in the morning than waking up to a frost covered bank with mist rolling off the water’s surface watching the sun just start to rise. Alongside the views lakes tend to have minimal angler pressure in the winter which gives you the freedom to move onto the carp which can be a vital tactic in the winter!

Here are some of my top winter carp fishing tips to help you catch more carp whilst keeping comfortable in the colder temperatures.

Bait Choice

There are many different opinions on what bait is the best for a winter bite. My advice is to put away the fishmeal based boilies and opt for something a bit more natural like maggots or for a faster breakdown boilie which many bait brands now call “winter” baits.

Using maggots in winter is a great tactic when used in the right locations. If your lake is filled with silvers then this tactic will not work aswell so make sure you know the stock in the lake your fishing. If the lake is majority carp then usually a few pints a day will be enough to tempt a bite.

TOP TIP: Fishing a popped up maggot rig with a pva mesh bag is always a winning tactic in winter.

Alternatively using a single hookbait and a bright pop up can also prove effective in winter. I like to use this method when casting at showing fish or signs of feeding.

Remember the metabolism and feeding of carp in the winter does slow down so make sure your not going to hard on the freebies and over bait your swim. Little and often is the best tip for feeding freebies in winter.

Shorter Sessions

In winter the days are very short often only showing light between 7am and 4pm which is a vast contrast from those warm summer nights and extended daylight hours! You may find yourself sitting in single figure temperatures in the face of a brisk northerly wind, motionless bobbins and waiting for the fish to come to you.

These temperatures can make us less productive as we seek the warmth of our bivvies and sleeping bags. Try shortening your sessions down to a max of 24hrs as you can stay more productive for that shorter period of time. These shorter sessions on a more regular basis is a much better approach to catching that winter PB!

In the winter I tend to notice that the feeding times of carp are either at first light or the first hour into darkness. The best way to find this out is to do short 2/3 hours sessions in the morning or evening which will more often than not help you identify the bite times!

Locating the fish

Sometimes we can’t pick and choose the days we go fishing, you just have to put up with the weather you are given on a certain day. Turning up to a lake with and idea of what to look for is the best way to achieve a winter bite. So here are a few tips in how to locate fishing in the winter

Lake Walk – Make sure on arrival you do several laps of the lake looking for moving carp and holding areas. Carp tend to hold up in an area in the winter so if you can find them they tend to stay for longer periods due to their movements being less pronounced as the water temperature has reduced.

Shallows/Weed – Carp often eat naturals more in the winter so weed bays can hold these aswell as offering more warmth for the carp. On a sunny winters day the shallows is normally where you will find the carp due to the water temperature increasing quicker in these areas

Bivvy Position – Place your bivvy on the best possible angle to view as much of the lake as possible. I suggest making yourself a hot drink, sitting in the mouth of your bivvy and looking for signs of feeding carp! Remember don’t be afraid to move onto the fish!

Fishing for Liners – Fishing slacker lines can help you indicate if there are carp moving in and off your spots. Don’t be annoyed at liners in the winter, it is a great indictaion that carp are moving through your swim.

Water depths – Knowing carp activity in the winter is crucial to get you a winter bite. Normally the deeper water holds the warmer temperatures in the hours of darkness so knowing the depths is crucial. In the days, sometimes there are different levels in the water where carp hold up, why not try a zig at different depths as they can hold up in different water colums.

Scale down your terminal tackle

Water clarity in the winter can often improve so refining your terminal tackle is crucial. I advise going simple in winter and sticking with the rigs you are confident over. I tend to reduce my hook sizes from 4/6 to 8’s dependant on the rig and circumstances to help with keeping the rig small and simple. Think about making sure your rigs are pinned to the lakebed as this will help with camoflauge and in turn produce you more bites.

I’d even go as far as reducing my lead size. I tend to know how far I can cast certain lead weights and would opt for the smallest I can to reach my spots. This creates less crashes which will help with carp staying on your spots.

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Summary

If your prepared for winter then it can be a great time to get on the bank.

In short I’d advise to locate the fish, keep mobile, stay warm and bait effectively!

Good luck this winter and if you would like some more advice then I’m only a email or facebook message away!

Tight Lines and Wet Nets!

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BEST Budget Carp Rods in 2023!

When looking for a set of new carp rods, they do not have to cost the earth. Carp rods have improved greatly in the last few years which means there is no huge gap between a budget rod and a high end rod. The advancements in rod materials and technology means that this gap has closed and you can now pick up a decent rod without breaking your pocket!

Most well known brands are now bringing out budget rods which are performing exceptionally well in all areas of fishing including casting, strength and bend.

But what are the best budget carp rods for 2023?

Let’s have a look….

1, Daiwa Black Widow

Arguably one of the most talked about carp rods in the market due to the exceptional performance at such a low price. Daiwa are known for producing high end rods so it’s nice to see they have this budget option.

  • Lightweight carbon blank
  • Screw in reel seat
  • Slim profile full shrink handle
  • LS ceramic rings
  • 50mm butt ring on most 12ft and 13ft models
  • Aluminium butt cap

2, Sonik Vader X

Sonik are a underated carp fishing rod brand producing excellent quality rods at afordable prices. I actually have some Sonik S4’s myself which I have had now for over 8 years and still perform with excellent fish playing qualities. Sonik broke the market when these Vader X Rods were realeased as they are known as one of the best budget carp rods giving you performance, power and reliability!

  • Slim yet powerful fast tip recovery
  • Slim full profile shrink handle
  • Leightweight matt black carbon fibre blank
  • Lightweight black SIC guides
  • Anti-frap tip
  • 17mm black DPS reel seat

3, AVID Exodus Pro

The Exodus range is renowned for outstanding performance, superb quality and exceptional value for money. Recent advancements in technology have allowed for the next generation of budget carp rod to be produced. Quality doesn’t always have to come at a price!

  • High modulus, leightweight carbon blank
  • High quality fittings
  • Line clip
  • Laser etched butt caps
  • Crisp casting action and fast recovery
  • Responsive and forgiving action

4, Wychwood Riot

This awesome riot range of carp rods offer exceptional value for money whilst giving you performance, power and reliability. Covering a range of lengths and test curves they have alll been tested to suit the majority of modern day carp angling styles.

  • Custom guide spacing
  • Anti-frap tip rings
  • Full slim cork or EVA handle options
  • Slim, lightweight matt black carbon fibre blank
  • Fold friendly ringing pattern
  • Black DPS reel seat

5, Leeda Rogue

For my last option I have selected something which may not be everyone’s cup of tea! These Leeda Rogue carp rods are 10ft and 3lb test curve. I actually bought a set of 3 myself due to the price being exceptionally reasonable and I cannot fault them! Very reliable, strong and give great fishing playing properties!

  • Short to medium range advised
  • Full shrink-wrapped handle
  • Screw lock reel seat
  • Slim trendy design
  • Easy to store and pack away
  • Exceptional value for money

Summary

As you have seen above there are plenty of budget carp rods on the market that won’t break the bank especially during this cost of living crisis. Expensive rods will not catch you more carp and now budget rods are being built to last it is a now brainer to have a look into these! As I said previously I have actually owned 2 of these rods myself and couldn’t fault them in any way, shape or form!

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Best Carp Rigs for Beginners

Ronnie-Rig

Welcome to this week’s blog, which helps answer one of the most frequent questions I get asked on a daily basis. Which carp rigs are best for beginners? Now, this is a hard question to answer as there are so many variables that can change my opinion on the approach I would recommend. However, I am going to break down hookbaits into 3 categories and give you what I think is the best carp rig for a beginner to use for each hookbait. Anyway, enough of that, let’s get into it!

1, Bottom Baits

A bait that sits firm on the bottom, right where the carp are naturally feeding, can be the best way to catch! Often forgotten about, using a bottom bait can help your hookbait blend in with your loose feed in a kind of match the hatch method. But what is the best rig to use to present a bottom bait effectively? Here’s my opinion.

Standard Hair Rig

The Standard Hair Rig is the most underrated Rig in modern Carp Fishing. Often overlooked by your more experienced carp anglers, this rig will continue to catch carp for many years to come. Sometimes the simplicity of this rig gives you better presentation! 

When a beginner is starting his venture into the world of carp fishing this rig is a must have as being one of the simpler rigs, you can use it to build your confidence knowing you are presented nicely. Pretty much any standard bottom bait can be presented with this rig from boilies, luncheon meat, sweetcorn or tigers!

Blowback Rig

The Blowback Rig is an often used presentation incorporating a small sliding ring on the shank of the hook, with the ring attached to the Hair as a simple extension of the hooklink running up the back of the hook. This provides this rig with great anti eject properties and gives you a solid hook hold everytime!

My top tip is I like to present a bottom bait boilie with a fake corn pop up topper. This presentation sits extremely nicely amognst your loose feed but adds that extra bit of attraction with the high visual corn!

2, Wafters

Wafters are a incredibly versatile hookbait which, in my opinion, can really improve your fishing and put more carp on the bank! Wafters are a range of hookbaits that are neither standard bottom baits or pop-ups – they are a combination of the two made using both sinking base mix ingredients and buoyant ones combined at precise levels. The result of this is you get a critically balanced hookbait that reacts and fly up into the mouth of any feeding carp. Here’s my advice on the best rig for wafters!

Slip-D Rig

The Slip-D Rig has a doubled length of braid to form a ‘D’ which allows the free movement of the bait when taken in and out of the carp’s mouth. This also yields excellent anti-eject properties when the fish attempts to refuse the bait.

I always suggest to beginners that the use of a bait screw makes life alot easier on the bank. For example, with the Slip-D you can simply pull out a wafter from your tub, screw on, and you are away! No need for floss or bait ties!

3, Pop Ups

As you would imagine from the name, pop ups are very buoyant baits and can remain suspended just above the lakebed. Most commonly, pop ups are made from either a very buoyant mix, known as an ‘airball’ mix, or from a thin layer of regular boilie mix moulded around a cork ball and then boiled. These can be very effective when used correctly. But what is my favourite rig to present these? Well look no further!

Ronnie Rig

These Ronnie Rigs are 100% the most used pop up rig in modern UK Carp Fishing. I use this alot in my own fishing having caught carp on difficult waters with this rig. WIth the 360 degree movement of this rig it give you extremely good hooking potential!

The key to fishing these effectively is to critically balance the rig, sometimes a super bouyant pop up will need extra weight to allow the rig to sit correctly. There are many youtube videos on how to achieve this, however the best way is to grab your rig, grab your putty and hookbaits, fill up a sink and experiment!

I would also recommend checking your rig presentation in a bucket on the lake too before you cast out, just to make sure your presentation is perfect everytime!

Our Ronnie Rigs come with 3 choices of hooklink material, Korda Boom 25lb, IQ2 Fluorocarbon in 12lb, 15lb or 20lb and Korda N-Trap Soft. All 3 of these materials help you present over nearly every lakebed!

Summary

Thank you for taking time to read this blog. As I said in the intro, I get asked this question alot and to be quite honest there isn’t a right answer. These rigs are my opinions on what beginners should use but they won’t suit all anglers!

My honest bit of advice is pick 3 rigs you feel confident over which can present all hookbaits and stick with them. There is a vast range of rigs in the carp fishing world with every company looking at new ways to present rigs, so experiment!

Make sure you know your rigs though, don’t tie or order rigs without the prior knowledge of how that rig works, how it’s supposed to present, what hookbaits it’s used for and where it’s best to present. Obtaining these key bits of information can often help you make the right choice in what rig is right for you and in relation will catch you more carp!

My DM’s on Facebook and Instagram, emails and online chat are always open and I always want to help any angler get into fishing. Don’t be afraid of asking any question, no question is a stuipid one if you don’t know it!

Tight Lines and Wet Nets!

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Top 10 Spring Carp Fishing Tips

Hello Carpers and welsome back to another installment of my blog, sorry it’s been a long time since my last post! Here at Cally’s Carpy Customs we have spent a lot of the winter preparing for our first full year with loads of exciting and innovative carp fishing products being tested! Stay tuned on our Facebook Page for more info!

Spring is finally on the horizon and with the water temperature increasing and becoming more stable the carp will begin to come out of their winter inactivity and start to transition in preparation for their annual spawn! Usually around April/May they spawn and in readiness they stock up on well needed nutrients and food to get them over the usual 2 week spawning period.

Below are my top 10 tips for bagging more carp in the Spring!

1, Simplify your Rigs!

One of the most asked questions (which is, in my opinion, unanswerable) is what is the best rig for carp fishing? Now with changes in trends and every company looking to bring out the next rig in fashion, talking about rigs can be a right minefield. However I have a simple answer! Stick with what you know…

A correctly tied simple rig with good hooking potential will catch you carp at any time of the year. I like to stick with the same rigs all year round and only use 3 different rigs in my fshing for different baits. My advice is to use a Standard Hair Rig or Blowback Rig for bottom baits, a Slip-D for wafters and a Ronnie Rig for Pop-Ups. I have caught thousands of carp on these methods and will continue to for years to come!

Ronnie Rig w Stiff Boom 3 Colours
Ronnie Rig with Stiff Boom

2, Locate the Carp

On arrival to a lake I would always recommend locating the fish and dedicating time to finding where they are holding up at certain times of the day. Although the temperatures are increasing and the carp are starting to move more, sometimes this is not always the case especially in early spring. With this habit of holding up over winter, carp sometimes hold up together in spring so finding one may mean you find more!

If you set up on the carp and after a period you realise they have moved on then don’t be frightened to move. Keep your eyes locked on the water and look for signs of feeding carp. A tip is to feed a couple of spots on arrival and then revisit after a period of time to see if carp have been feeding. Especially good in the margins…

3, Upper Layers in the Sun

Most anglers believe that surface fishing is just for the summer as the carp sit on the surface milling around whilst catching a sun tan… This is not always the case. Carp tend to seek the warmer water in spring which can often be the upper layers on a sunny day. I always carry some floaters in my kit in case the opportunity comes around to nab one off the top.

Alternatively, Zig fishing can be another great way to sneak a carp or two in the spring. As I said before carp tend to rise through the water column in search of warmer water so an adjustable zig can be a great way to locate which layer of water they are in!

KEY TIP: Know where the sun rises and where on the lake will get the sun first, often this is where the carp congregate early in the morning which can nab you an early bite!

4, Liquids & Glugs are KEY!

In spring I 100% use liquids and glugs in all of my bait. I glug my boilies and hookbaits, enhance my spod mix and even spice up my highly digestible micro pellet when fishing PVA Bags. Liquids can help draw carp into your swim and keep them there for longer. In spring the carp are looking to feed more proactively so increased levels of enhancement really help your chances of catching.

5, Bright Hookbaits

In my bait bag throughout the spring I always carry some tub of high visibility pop ups or wafters. I am a team member at CC Moore and honestly believe in the Northern special range. I carry Pink, Yellow and White Pop-Ups/Wafters in my bag at all times which have been enhanced with CC Moore’s NS1 liquid. Carp fishing is all about confidence so find a hookbait and colour you like and trust and you will increase your chances of catching!

6, Look in the Margins

As I said previously in this blog, carp in spring are searching for the warmer water. This an often be found in the shallower margins as the water here warms up quicker. My little tip is to try these areas in the late afternoon as this is when the margins will be at their warmest.

7, Follow the Wind

If you haven’t guessed already from all my other tips, the warmer water is the place to be in the summer. I like to work out which way the wind is blowing and follow the wind. Naturals are blown with the wind and tend to create a great feeding area alongside it being the warmer water which is a no brainer.

8, Smaller Hookbaits

From my experience I tend to get more bites in the spring, especially early on in spring, on 10/12mm boilies/pop ups or wafters. As they come out of their winter slumber a smaller high attractive bait can be a way to trip up a wary carp!

A great alternative hookbait in the spring is sweetcorn. Known as one of the most popular carp fishing baits, sweetcorn is highly digestible to the carp and offers that high visibility hookbait that I spoke about earlier.

9, PVA Mesh Bags

Throughout the spring I like to increase the amount of bait I introduce dependant on the water I am fishing. However in most of my fishing I use PVA Mesh Bags as a way of getting a small pocket of highly attractive baits around my hookbait. On my site we sell these in Crushed Boilie and Pellet which I always have in my bag to try and enhance my hookbait area.

10, Lake Knowledge

Knowing a lake can really help with catching you more carp. Over the winter and moving into spring I like to map out the lake using my deeper so I can start to find the shallower bars, deeper areas and general changes in depth where I think carp will move onto thoughout the year.

Alongside side this, information on catches can be found everywhere now with the use of the other members, internet and social media. Do some research and speak to other anglers about the lake and start to build yourself a picture of how it fishes.

SUMMARY

As the temperatures start to rise the carp will begin to feed more heavily and this offers a fantastic chance of landing several carp, use our simple but effective spring carp fishing tips for success on your next session.

If you want any other advice or have any questions then feel free to message me!

Until next time, tight lines and wet nets!

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Autumn Carp Fishing Tips: Guide to Fishing the Seasons

Happy Wednesday Everyone! Hope you are all having a great week! We are going from strength to strength here at Cally’s Carpy Customs releasing more new products every week to cover a whole range of fishing! This week we have a discount on Ronnie Rigs, make sure you check them out!

This week I am going to talk about Carp Fishing in Autumn! This season is just like marmite, you either love it or hate it. These months divide the opinions of carp anglers as the carp tend to slow down due to the temperatures but they are already heavily fed from the summer months so can prove a tricky time to catch. Although if you do catch in autumn you have a better chance of beating your PB’s due to the carp stocking up for winter. First little tip, check the quieter venues, often these have had less pressure over the Summer and can provide some of the best fishing in the Autumn… More about that later!

When Is Autumn?

Autumn normally covers the months of September, October and November. In 2022, Autumn runs from from 23rd September to 21st December. With varied weather during this time bringing in spells of sunchine, rain, wind and colder nights this can help carp fishing and be a great time to get on the bank!

My Top Tips for Carp Fishing in Autumn

Autumn can be a rewarding time for carp fishing if you prepare correctly. Here are some tips and advice to increase you bite rate and hopefully help you land more carp!

1, Fish Location

In Autumn carp are alot less active compared to the summer so locating where they are hiding is a must! Change your mindset from summer and stop jumping in those favoured pegs and replace with a lengthy walk around the lake and watching for signs of feeding carp. If you can’t find any signs then some advice is to try areas like snags, deep margins or any area which is deeper in general as this is where the carp may hold up in preperation for winter.

To find these spots you can either use a marker rod or a deeper. The advantages of a deeper are you can find fish activity and use this technical approach to locate the carp quickly!

2, Watercraft and Carp Movement

Leading on from locating fish, my own carp fishing greatly improved when I self taught myself watercraft by watching videos and learning from others. Apart from looking for signs of feeding carp there are a few other scenarios to look out for when fishing on a lake.

For me wind direction is a key factor in where the carp will hold up. If a cold wind front is in I tend to like fishing off the back of the wind as this is where the water is warmer and more likely to hold carp. If it is a warmer wind front then I follow the wind and will jump in a peg where the wind is blowing into. This may not be pleasant for you but the carp fishing can be immense! On top of this is the carp movement. Spend a lot of your time with your eyes locked on the water. If you are there for a 24hr+ session build yourself a picture of where the carp are moving. Normally every lake has it own way the carp react often being in one space at night and one in the day. Building yourself a plan of where the carp will be can often result in more and quicker bites on sessions!

3, Baiting and Hookbait Approach

Autumn calls for a change in baiting technique as the carp slow down and prepare for winter. A general rule of thumb is to stop using any pellets which are high in oil or fishmeal boilies as carp take longer to digest in the colder months. My advice is to look at pellet contents and look for a low oil coarse pellet or swap to a bird food based boilie. In my own fishing I tend to pre soak all my boilies in Autumn to increase attraction during the colder weather. I then change into more natural baits during November and December using maggots, chops or sweetcorn as these provide a greater nutritional value to the carp and can often increase you bite rate!

Sweetcorn & Maggot rig

One technique I do like to use is a piece of bouyant corn with 8-10 maggots connected using bait floss. This is a great technique to trick those wary carp!

4, Carp Rigs for Autumn

In autumn I tend to scale my tackle down to allow me to fish quieter and stealthily move round the lake. I keep my rigs simple, and fish nice slack lines to help with not spooking the carp which will increase bites! I also scale down my lead often going for a 1.5/2oz lead to keep disturbance to a minimum.

Ronnie Rig
Ronnie Rig
Slip-D Rig
Slip-D Rig

My rig choices for winter are a Ronnie Rig with a long boom for pop ups and a Slip-D rig for all my bottom baits. The reason I use a long boom in the winter is to account for the softer lakebed due to the increased silt and falling leaves.

Chod Leader w/ Chod Rig

If the lake your fishing is particularly weedy of full of debris then a chod rig may be your best options to allow the lead to plunge into the weed/debris and then present a pop up above. I provide a leader that uses a Chod Safety system which come ready built with the chod rig on, simply just connect to your mainline, add the lead and you are ready to fish!

5, Moon Phases

Take this how you will but I believe in moon phases bringing larger carp especially a full moon or new moon. Although this may sound odd there is a positive correlation between moon phases and captures on England’s largest carp.

Summary

Thank you for taking time to read this weeks blog! Autumn can be a great time for catching PB’s and achieving your goals if approached in the correct way. I have loads of tips and techniques which may help improve your catch rate in Autumn. In summary I would advise the following:
– Keep your rigs simple
– Use natural baits
– Scale down your tackle
– Observe the water
– Locate the carp

If you have anything you would like to speak about feel free to use our website Online Chatter, DM me on Insta or Facebook or ping us an email!

Have fun if you get out on the bank this Autumn and I would love to see your catch reports over on our Facebook Page!

Take care and Tight Lines!

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Why use Fluorocarbon Carp Rigs?

IQ2 Flourocarbon

Hello All and welcome to the next installment of my blog, Why Use Fluorocarbon Carp Rigs! Sorry I haven’t posted in a while, life here at Cally’s Carpy Customs has been MANIC with orders and being a one man band I had to sacrifice the blog! BUT WE ARE BACK!

This week I would like to talk about some advantages of why to use fluorocarbon as a hooklink material. As some of you may have seen, recently I launched my own range of fluorocarbon rigs with the aim of creating some rigs that are not yet available on the ready made rig market. My fluorocarbon rigs include supple hair versions, ronnie and german boom sections and even the good old IQ2 ‘D’ Rig. Right, let’s get into this!

What is Fluorocarbon?
IQ2 Flourocarbon
IQ2 Flourocarbon

The name ‘Fluorocarbon’ may sound familiar because this is made up of a wide range of compounds including Fluorine, Chlorine and Carbon as well as synthetics made from Hydrocarbons!

In the carp fishing world, it’s associated with polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF). It’s extruded in a single strand similar to nylon filament, but because fluorocarbon’s molecules are more tightly packed, the line is denser and noticeably heavier by size. It is also different to mono in visibility, stretch and durability all of which affect how it performs underwater!

Advantages of Fluorocarbon

Low Visibility – One of the greatest advantages of fluoro is it’s practically invisible underwater. This is because fluoro doesn’t distort light passing through the line which gives you a massive edge when fishing in clear water or when targeting pressured carp!

High Abrasion Resistance – Fluoro is very rigid when it is compared to other carp fishing lines, giving it the ability to encounter many sharp objects like rocks and gravel without suffering breakages or rig failure!

Sensitivity – Because fluoro is made from harder (tighter packed molecules) than mono, the line transmits a greater level of vibration.

Waterproof – Everyone has tried a coated braid rig and knows that after a certain time in the water the rig changes colour. With Fluoro, this doesn’t absorb water which means this has the same strength, sensitivity and handling below the water as if it was on the bank in the dry. From first to last cast your fluoro will act the same!

Less Stretch – As fluorocarbon has less stretch the hooking potential is increased and will provide you a stronger hookset.

UV Resistance – Fluorocarbon is UV resistant with no side effects compared to a monofilament which will weaken in UV over time.

Flourocarbon Carp Rigs Available:

Below is a list of fluoro carp rigs I offer in my range! Alongside these I offer Combi Rigs which is a mixture of fluoro and coated braid which gives you the best of both worlds!

IQ2 ‘D’ Rig
IQ2 Blowback Rig (Supple Hair)
IQ2 Hair Rig (Supple Hair)
IQ2 Snowman Rig (Supple Hair)
IQ2 Turbo German Rig
IQ2 German Rig
IQ2 Hair Rig
IQ2 Ronnie Rig
Summary

As you can see from the above, there are plenty of advantages to using fluorocarbon in your carp rigs. In my opinion fluorocarbon is the way to go when fishing for wary or pressured carp and can really give you the advantage you need! If you don’t already use a fluorocarbon rig or have one in your kit then I would strongly advise having a think about one of the products above even if it is just to try, believe me you won’t be disappointed.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about anything to do with fluorocarbon then why not use the box below to ask me a question!

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Cooking on the Bank – Ideas!

Happy wednesday carpers, hope you are all well! Life at Cally’s Carpy Customs has been manic recently having posted our best month in July with our Handmade Rigs flying off the shelf! We have many more NEW PRODUCTS coming soon including Flourocarbon Rigs and Cally’s Leaders so make sure you keep an eye out!

I was sitting here watching my usual YouTube channels like Parker Baits, Wetlines, Fresh Fishing and many more and the usual content arose. What is the best food to have on the bank? I am a great lover of my food and I definately don’t let this slip on the bank. So here are some of my ideas of must have items for the best food experience on the bank!

Ridge Monkey Sandwich Toaster
  • Lightweight die-cast aluminium pans
  • Fluoropolymer non-stick coating
  • Ridged exterior for even heat transfer
  • Cool touch removable handles with magnetic lock
  • Unique detachable hinge design

This was one of my first finds when trying to be inventive on the bank when it comes to food. This design is so simplistic and easy to use, simply just sit on your stove and get perfect toasties or paninis everytime! My favourite is Cheese and Onion toastie!

NGT Toastie Maker
  • NGT BLACK TOASTIE MAKER BANKSIDE TOASTER CARP FISHING COOKING CAMPING OVERNIGHT
  • NGT BLACK Edition Toastie Maker –
  • The NGT Toastie maker is the ideal item for the hungry angler!
  • Size: 3.5 x 16 x 35cm
  • Weight: 950g

Similar concept to the Ridge Monkey Toastie machine before however this is more simplistic. This product makes the perfect toastie every time! Little Tip: You can even cook a steak perfectly in here! Must have in any overnight anglers bag!

Ridgemonkey Gunmetal Grey Connect Combi & Steamer Set
  • 1x flat-bottomed frying pan
  • 1x four-section multi-purpose pan
  • Lightweight aluminium construction
  • Sleek Gunmetal Grey finish
  • Fluoropolymer non-stick coating

This amazing piece of kit gives you so many options when it comes to preparing food on the bank. I use this to cook a fry up having the seperate sections for your different food items! Absolute game changer!

NGT 3PC Cooking Set
  • All items are made from durable, lightweight anodized aluminum and all stack inside each other keeping them compact.
  • Kettle: 1.1L, 152 x 68mm, 170g
  • Pot with lid: 1.5L, 174 x 90mm, 312g
  • Frying pan: 0.60L, 178 x 40mm, 180g
  • This set is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast.

This set is all you need to prepare top quality meals on the bank! For just a small price get this 3 piece set including a saucepan with lid, frying pan and kettle! Bargain!

NGT Camo Food Cool Bag

  • Twin zips
  • Size: 35 x 17 x 13cm
  • Small and Leightweight
  • Perfect for overnight sessions

AND.. Don’t forget a good cool bag to keep your items fresh! This bag is great for quick overnight sessions where you are taking one or two meals. The bag is lightweight and helps keep your food cool!

Summary

Being well hydrated and nourished on the bank is crucial to a good fishing session! It helps with energy levels, staying alert and increased concentration on the bank! Make sure you get your kits and utensils today!

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Solid PVA Bag Rigs – New Product Line

PVA Bag Rigs

It’s that time of the week again, it’s Wednesday and its time for another blog! Sorry for there being no post last week, It was my birthday last Wednesday so me and my partner went away for the week in a fishing lodge where I managed to have over 40 carp to high doubles! It was a great week and I am now back refreshed and ready!

For the last couple of months I have been working hard to bring you the best handmade rigs on the market to cover all types of fishing at a reasonable price. Throughout working on the standard rigs, I have been asked several times for Solid PVA Bag Rigs. I am now pleased to announce I have released my own range of PVA Bag Rigs. There are seven rigs to choose from where you can select your colour, hook size and hook type! Read below for more information!

1, Standard Hair PVA Bag Rig

Standard Hair PVA Bag Rig
Standard Hair PVA Bag Rig

2, Standard Pop Up PVA Bag Rig

Standard Pop Up PVA Bag Rig
Standard Pop Up PVA Bag Rig

3, Slip ‘D’ PVA Bag Rig

Slip 'D' PVA Bag Rig
Slip ‘D’ PVA Bag Rig

4, Blowback PVA Bag Rig

Blowback PVA Bag Rig
Blowback PVA Bag Rig

5, Claw PVA Bag Rig

Claw PVA Bag Rig
Claw PVA Bag Rig

6, Mount on Shank PVA Bag Rig

Mount on Shank PVA Bag Rig
Mount on Shank PVA Bag Rig

7, KD PVA Bag Rig

KD PVA Bag Rig
KD PVA Bag Rig

Summary

Thanks for taking the time and looking at my new products! Within the first few days of being live these have been flying off the shelf! Couldn’t have asked for a better start! All these rigs have been tried and tested by myself so I have the greatest confidence in their potential! If there are any other PVA bag rigs not mentioned or you would like to ask any questions then please send me an email, DM me on insta or facebook, give us a call or fill out the form below! I am happy to chat specials or anything else carp fishing!

Hope you enjoyed this weeks blog and tune in next week where I am going to tickle your taste buds!

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Top 5 Up-and-Coming Carp Fishing YouTube Channels in 2022

It’s Wednesday, Sun is out and it’s blog time! Hope everyone is having a cracking week and enjoying the beautiful sunny weather we have at the moment! Last week I wrote a blog on CC Moore and the pellets they have on offer. If you haven’t read this blog yet then you can check it out here!

In this week’s blog I want to speak about up and coming YouTube Creators in the carp fishing world and who’s videos I am buzzing to watch each week! Me, myself, as a small business owner and an inspiring youtube creator spend alot of my week watching growing smaller Youtube creators; who are on the grind and releasing great videos. I am currently beginning to post Venue Videos, Hints and Tips plus Reaction Videos on my youtube channel. Make sure you go and check it out! Today I am going to talk through my Top 5 up and coming Carp Fishing Channels that I watch week in week out! I will start off with my 5th rated upcoming Youtube channel up to 1st being my favourite channel and content!

5, Caravan Carpers

Welcome to Caravan Carpers! We are a pair of brothers who have a passion for all things fishing and love having a laugh while doing it! Carp Fishing 2022.

Content: Honest and professional product reviews
Upload Rate: Uploads 2-4 times per month

The reason I like Caravan Carpers so much is their unbiased opinions on different products. Often before making a purchase of fishing gear I check to see if these guys have done a video on this product. Well worth a sub for the information and opinions they provide!

4, Fresh Fishing

Two lads based in the north east with a huge passion for fishing! We’ll take you on our fishing adventures be it locally, across UK or even France. Our first love is carp fishing. Having started out feeder fishing, we’ve now stepped things up a gear and target specimen carp. Recently we’ve started to delve into the world of pike fishing and who knows, in the future we may even hit the sea! Also, watch out for a monthly product review series we’ve just started. We love to have a beer on the bank and whilst we’re fishing you can expect a laugh or two. Make sure to subscribe to follow the journey!

Content: Venue sessions on a variety of different waters
Upload Rate: Upload nearly every week

These two guys are very down to earth and provide videos on a variety of carp fishing. From match venues to specimen lakes and product reviews these guys provide it all! They upload regularly and make the effort to provide good quality videos for everyone to enjoy. Like other brands they have a section called ‘Beer of the Session’ where they try a different beer on each video. Great content guys and keep grinding!

3, Wetlines

Helping YOU Catch More Fish by “Sharing” videos of my fishing, Day Ticket. LIVE Streams from the Bank, How to’s, Cackle Hill, Wylands, Linear fisheries, Mousehole, Videos and many more along the way, Real Unbiased Fishing Tackle Reviews, Useful fishing Tips, Carp Rigs and Helpful How To Fishing Advice.

Content: Venue sessions including socials with their well known ‘Cider of the Sesh’
Upload Rate: Approximately 2 times per month

Like other anglers and brands in this list they are located in the south east of England providing venue reviews with tips and tricks. What I like about this channel is they are a normal bunch of lads who have a passion for carp fishing. As noted above they have created a section in their videos for ‘Cider of the Sesh’ where they ask viewers to send suggestions of Ciders they should try on their next adventure. They also have a section called ‘Bivvy Bistro’ where they produce food on the bank. These down to earth guys are a very good watch and really make you feel like part of the video. Must watch in my eyes!

2, Everything Carp Fishing

Hi, I’m James. I Am A Carp Fishing Enthusiast. This is My Channel Everything Carp Fishing. My videos Are filled with guides, tactics and tips. I Have been fishing for over 16 Years and have picked up a few tricks or two. Join me on my adventures, watch my vlogs and follow me on social media. Come with me as we explore new waters and reliable venues.

Content: Venue sessions using ‘carp basics’ bait
Upload Rate: Videos approximately once per week

This channel is one of my favourites to watch as this includes videos I feel very engaged with being a Carp Angler in the south east of England. He visits venues in the south east including Monks, Orchard Lakes and Cottington to name just a few. James is a very enthusiastic angler who lives and breathes carp fishing which really shows in his videos. James recently joined ‘carp basics’ where he uses their bait on all his sessions. I have watched this channel for a long time and the editting has improved greatly, each video is a fluent watch with great content! Top watch James!

1, Parker Brothers

Two brothers from the UK Southampton England uploading every Sunday at 7:30pm! Fishing, Cars and anything else we see suitable for the channel! Hit subscribe and stay tuned on the channel.

Content: Venue sessions at different waters using their own bait range ‘Parker Baits’
Upload Rate: Every Sunday @ 7.30pm

What is there not to like about this YouTube Channel? I look forward to every sunday at 7.30pm to tune into their latest upload on all types of venue. Ben and Tom started their own bait brand called Parker Baits which they use on all their sessions. Parker Baits was founded in 2020 and their mission is to provide superior fishing bait products combined with unrivalled customer service. Each upload is edited to a superb level and each video keeps you engaged and excited. On the Youtube Channel, Ben produces the main load of the fishing Vlogs. He explains everything about the venue he is fishing, what tactics and bait he is using and what spots he is choosing. Certainly for me an excellent watch week in week out and look forward to hearing his signature catchphrase each week. Keep smashing it boys and keep catching those ‘Nossa’s’!

Summary

Having watched Carp Fishing videos on Youtube for a few years I have become quite particular in the sort of content I like to watch. I look for engaging content (even when there’s a blank) with individuals or brands who show passion in the Carp Fishing world. All 5 of these channels show these key traits that it requires for making it on YouTube and keep viewers coming back for more! If you haven’t subbed to any of these channels or atleast gone and checked them out then make sure you do!

If you have any questions related to this blog or any other blog for that matter feel free to fill out the contact form below, DM me on insta or facebook or ping us an email!

Hope you enjoyed this read and until next time, tight lines all!

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CC Moore Pellet – Product Review

Happy Wednesday Carpers! Hope you are having a fantastic week! In this weeks blog I am revisiting a topic I briefly covered in a blog a couple of months back when I reviewed CC Moore range as a whole and the different products they offer. This blog will go into more detail around what pellet they offer and how I use these products in my own fishing!

CC Moore are considered one of the most well known bait brands in the UK having worked with some top class anglers like Mark Pitchers and Harry Charrington to name just a couple! I have been using CC Moore now for well over 15 years, even when the Mainline Cell phase smashed all waters in the south east of England I continued to use their products! This is because, in my opinion, they are far superior to anything else on the market!

This week I am going to talk to you about their pellet range and then go into more detail around the 6 different products I use in my fishing!

CC Moore Pellet Range

Live System: 3mm and 6mm
Odyssey XXX: 3mm and 6mm
Pacific Tuna: 2mm and 6mm
Betaine HNV: 4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 14mm
Betaine Ultramix
Floating Trout Pellets: 6mm and 11mm
Mini Halibut Pellets
Trout Pellets: 3mm and 4mm
Mini Ultramix
Oily Bag Mix
Belachan Pellets: 2mm and 6mm
Bloodworm Pellets: 2mm and 6mm
Krill Pellets: 2mm and 6mm
Squid Pellets: 2mm and 6mm

As you can see above CC Moore have a vast range of pellets. There are different varieties in their range, from the pellets that compliment their boilie ranges to the Natural Bait pellets like Belachan, Squid, Krill and Bloodworm!

Bloodworm Pellets
Bloodworm 6mm Pellet

Highly attractive bloodworm pellets, rich in soluble attractants derived from powerful natural extracts – a superb year-round loose feed.

These dark red Bloodworm pellets are one of the best natural bait flavours that CC Moore produce. What is Bloodworm? I hear you ask! Bloodworm is the bright red aquatic larva of a small midge found around rivers and lakes, the blood of which contains haemoglobin allowing it to live in poorly oxygenated water where silt has built up! Alot of waters I fish are caked in deep silt, so this deep, savoury, natural bloodworm aroma pellet work really well in being IRRESISTABLE to carp! I use this as part of my spod mix, especially in the late winter/early spring!

Pacific Tuna Pellets
Pacific Tuna 6mm Pellet – 1kg

A naturally attractive, soluble fish protein-based bait. Pacific Tuna combines highly nutritious and appetite stimulating ingredients to create a simply irresistable, year round big fish bait.

Have you ever smelt Pacific Tuna? No? Well your in for a treat! These highly pungent and attractive pellets contain the same powerful liquid attractors as the Pacific Tuna Boilies and Paste. These pellets are low in oil and highly digestible making them perfect for all year round use! Like the bloodworm I use these as part of my spod mix especially on waters I know fishmeal baits are primarily used. Coupled up with the Pacific Tuna Boilies these can be a lethal pairing!

Betaine Ultramix
Betaine Ultramix Pellets – 1kg

This blend of 4, 6 and 8mm betaine-boosted halibut pellets is rich in digestible protein and high quality fish oils. It is ideal for all loose feeds and easily absorbs liquid foods.

This Betaine Ultramix is very new to my bait bag! Having fished some local private waters I was lucky enough to see the loose feed the owner used whilst there was periods of no fisherman; It looked incredibly similar! These pellets have medium to high oil content so in my opinion are best used in the summer when the carp are active. Little tip, I couple this up with the Live System 6mm Pellets as loose feed when fishing over a bed of pellets with a Live System wafter! PERFECT!

Mini Ultramix
Mini Ultramix – 1kg

Outstanding ‘bag mix’ comprising our most successful mini pellets and fry crumb – bursting with powerful attractors such as soluble fish proteins, oils and amino acids.

The mini ultramix is crammed with different pellets and ‘expander’ pellets including Betaine, Halibut, Trout and Krill! Due to the different sizes of pellet they breakdown at different times leaving a constant trail of attraction in the water. For me I couple this up with the Oily Bag Mix to make the ultimate PVA bag mix!

Oily Bag Mix
Oily Bag Mix – 1kg

This highly effective bag/stick mix has a rich ‘fishy’ profile derived from protein and oil-rich pellets, salmon fry crumb, krill meal and soluble fish proteins.

In my opinion this is the number 1 PVA bag mix on the market. Having introduced PVA bag fishing into my inventory within the last few years I was on the search for an attractive and effective pre mixed bag mix and looked no further than this Oily mix. Contained in this mix are Betaine, Halibut, Trout and Krill pellets with Salmon Micro Feed and Pure Krill Meal. What more could you ask for? Just jam packed attraction with different ingredients which break down at different times.

Squid Pellets
Squid Pellets 2mm – 1kg

These incredibly effective, attraction packed pellets create a fast and strong feeding response on even the most pressured venue. Literally oozing soluble attractors and an irresistable, peppery squid aroma and taste, these pellets are ideal for use in PVA bags and are easily personalised with liquid foods.

Squid is a ‘cephalopod’ that is present in many of our seas and oceans which provides both human and animals sources of protein, amino acids, zinc, magnesium, selenium and vitamins. These 2mm Pellet I use in my PVA mesh bags as a little ball of high attraction. These have a deep, savoury, squid aroma combined with a peppery meaty taste provide a ultimate pile of attraction which can tempt in large pressured carp!

Summary Overview

CC Moore are by far in my opinion ahead of the game when it comes to not just pellet but their whole range! What I like about CC Moore is they have 3 different main flavours in Live System, Pacific Tuna and Odyssey XXX which cover the main basis of carp baits. Sweet and Fishmeal. To add to this they have the whole range from boilies, pellets, liquids etc all in the same flavours so you can really enhance your fishing using similar products in all different ways!

There pellet in particular covers all basis of carp fishing. Whether your looking for a bag mix, a good pellet/boilie combo or a natural bait; You will always find something you love at CC Moore. As I previously said I have used CC Moore for 15 years and have never questioned the quality or range.

If you have any questions about anything I have mentioned in this blog or about any other CC Moore products then please get in touch via the contact form below, DM me on Facebook or Instagram or send us an email!

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