Equipment
Fishing knowledge, from your first setup to the finer details. Practical guides for carp, match, predator and sea anglers.
Guides
Beginner · carp
Bite Alarms, Bobbins and Reading Carp Takes
Bite indication is more than setting an alarm volume. A correctly positioned rod, sensible line tension and an angler ready to respond are essential.
Beginner · carp
Choosing Carp Rods, Reels and Landing Equipment
Good carp equipment should suit the venues you fish and help you land fish confidently. You do not need the longest rod or biggest reel to begin.
Beginner · carp / match / predator
Fishing Tackle Rules in England & Wales: Rods, Bait, Lead and Nets
There are national rules on how many rods you can use, which baits and lures are allowed, which lead weights are legal and how keepnets, keepsacks and landing nets must be made. Here they are in one place, with the exact measurements.