Hello and welcome to the Casual Carper Blog where I’ll try and help you with top fishing tips and reviews of the latest fishing products.
Here is the latest content from my blog –
Latest Carp Blogs
Margin Fishing Tips
Margin fishing is an excellent way to catch carp and you can improve your chances greatly by learning to understand the margins better and the
Best carp fishing boilies, wafters & popups
Let’s all agree from the start, boilies are the ultimate carp bait. Fished correctly nothing catches more carp around the UK and Europe than boilies
Carp Fishing Naturals Guide
I hear a lot of people talking about naturals in carp fishing but I felt I knew very little about them. It is usually the
Get the most out of your bait boat with my top tips
I’ve been using an Actor bait boat for a while now and I’ve got some tips for you that will help you get the most
Snowman rig tips
The snowman rig is a hugely popular rig for big carp. It’s one I use regularly to mix it up when the bites are hard
Pre Baiting Tips: My guide to getting the best results
I’m a big believer that pre baiting gets results on the right waters. It is something I’ve been doing for years on the quiet waters
Method feeder fishing blog
Beginners method feeder fishing tips
The method feeder is a popular type of open feeder than can be used for mixed coarse and small to mid-sized carp (if used correctly).
Best method feeder mix
Here’s my guide to the ultimate method mix for carp. This has been honed over the last few years and is flexible for changes when
Best method feeder pellets
Method feeder fishing with pellets is becoming more and more popular, especially with day session carp anglers like myself. There’s a wide range of weird
Fishing gadget reviews
Fish Spy Review
I’m a big fan of gadgets and when I saw the fish spy I thought this would be another one for the collection. I picked
Water Wolf HD review
**Update** The Water Wolf HD is not currently available in the UK. If you are looking for one the best place to try is eBay.
Pike fishing blogs
Supermarket Pike Baits
The supermarket fish counter has a range of fish that can be used for dead baiting for pike. Fortunately, pike will eat almost anything fishy
Lure fishing blogs
Micro Jig/ lure Fishing Tips
When the colder water comes I turn my attention, at times, to jig and lure fishing – mainly for pike and perch. You can fish
Carp fishing holidays
Lake Bled Slovenia Carp Fishing Holidays
For me, Lake Bled in Slovenia is one of the ultimate destinations for big carp fishing in Europe. It’s an epic location with some massive
Luxury Lodges with private fishing pegs + glamping sites
I’m a big fan of Glamping and lodges for a short break with my family so I’ve compiled a list of all the places across
Brayton Park Review: Wild carp fishing
I have recently stayed at Brayton Park Lodges and we had a great time there (me, my wife, and our children ages 6 and 9).
France : The Ultimate Guide to Carp Fishing Holidays in France
Here is my guide to carp fishing holidays in France. I’ve tried to find the best places to go to suit every requirement. Use the