The Carp Angler Magazine - January - February 2016

In this issue

BUSTING SPECIMEN JARGON Revealing what is really meant when the carping in-crowd use the sport’s own brand of jargon.
READERS RIGHTS Readers are targeting – and landing – trophy size carp throughout the country. It need not be your PB to be published here – as long as you handle it with care it qualifies!
INTERNATIONAL CARPER Particle guru Dave Finn provides insider info on how to get the best from particle baits.
IN SEARCH OF AN EDGE How to go about getting your own competitive edge. By Metro Man Chris Leon.
SPECIMEN INDABA How does pre-feeding compare to feeding during your session?
YOUNG GUNS Young Gun Pieter Herbst describes how he achieves success with overnight sessions.
THE BAIT GURU Johan Hierons describes 23 of his favourite ingredients along with spices and other items.
THE RIG MECHANIC There’s more to adding weight than just counter balancing your pop-ups.
TACKLE TALK Derrick Nel deconstructs what goes into proper and effective Carp Care.
ESSENTIAL GEAR Sunglasses are just as important as sunscreens. Here is the insider info on what to use.
FEATURED VENUES John Dearden provides valuable info regarding the famous Doorndraai Dam.
SACS VENUE Laurentia Lake on the far west rand in the Cradle of Humankind has a character of its own.
ON REVIEW The Watermark 5000SF provides a floating fishing platform of note.
CARP SCIENCE In Part 2 Gareth Coombs opens up the world of those minute organisms that are prime food sources for carp.
GEAR GUIDE - HARDWARE Having these items with you on the bank will make your fishing more comfortable.
HEAD TO HEAD Sunscreens are just as important as sunglasses. This is what is now available this summer.
EURO AQUA We announce the Euro Aqua Adventutre!