The Carp Angler - September - October 2014

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HIGHLIGHTS YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO IN OUR FIRST ISSUE:

REFLECTIONS FROM MY BIVVY - Editor-in-Chief Eugene Kruger sets the general tone of the contents of the issue – sometimes with a compliment, or an admonishment, but always with the best interests of specimen uppermost.

SOCIAL HAPPENINGS - Bits & Pieces from around the world – Internet, Facebook, YouTube et al.

READERS RIGHTS - Showcasing what readers are catching – locally and abroad.

INTERNATIONAL CARPER - UK big fish ace Danny Fairbrass starts a series on using the correct rigs when distance casting. His comments cover the importance of safe rig construction.

THE JD CHRONICLES - Associate Editor John Dearden roves far and wide – and also close to home – in the specimen world to bring balanced perspectives to the specimen scene.

THE METRO CARPER - Dedicated brave heart specimen carper Gys “The Metro Man” Brits finds honey holes in amongst the urban sprawl of the Johannesburg metropolitan area.

48 HOUR+ SESSION - Youthful ace specimen carper Christopher Pelser recounts his 48hour-Plus winter session at Doorndraai Dam – complete with tactics, rigs, baits and catches.

INTERNATIONAL VENUES - UK Big fish artist Dave Moore visits the world record lake, Euro Aqua in Hungary. Steve Weir captures a 72lb monster on his first trip to the current world record fishery.

THE YOUNG GUNS - Another young but knowledgeable specimen carper, Pieter Herbst recounts his session at Donaldson’s Bottom Lake.

SPECIMEN MASTERCLASS - Four times member of the Protea World Champion Carp team Loutjie Louwies details how to use the Marker Float to determine water depth and distance.

THE RIG MECHANIC - Member of the four times world champion Protea Carp angling team Gilbert Foxcroft opens his tackle box to provide pro advice on tying rigs.

SPECIMEN INDABA - In each issue our 8-man Council of specialist specimen anglers provide expert answers and opinions in response to questions posed by readers.