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How To Tie The Hinge Rig
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How To Tie The Hinge Rig

The mighty Hinge Rig, often referred to as a ‘big-fish’ rig is a pop-up presentation ... read more

How To Tie The Simple Wafter Rig
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How To Tie The Simple Wafter Rig

Fishing wafters and tying up effective rigs for these hookbaits may seem tricky or complicated, b... read more

How To Tie The Long Shank Snowman Rig
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How To Tie The Long Shank Snowman Rig

Snowman Rigs have accounted for trillions of caught carp, and in this ‘HOW TO’ sequen... read more

Team Mainline Bait Favourites  Dan Daneshi
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Team Mainline Bait Favourites Dan Daneshi

Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more

Team Mainline Bait Favourites  Lawrence East
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Team Mainline Bait Favourites Lawrence East

Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more

Team Mainline Bait Favourites  Jonny Old
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Team Mainline Bait Favourites Jonny Old

Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more

Team Mainline Bait Favourites  Ian Chilly Chillcott
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Team Mainline Bait Favourites Ian Chilly Chillcott

Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more

Team Mainline Bait Favourites  Dave Lane
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Team Mainline Bait Favourites Dave Lane

Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more

Team Mainline Bait Favourites  John Kneebone
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Team Mainline Bait Favourites John Kneebone

Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more

Team Mainline Bait Favourites  Dave Levy
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Team Mainline Bait Favourites Dave Levy

Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more

Team Mainline Bait Favourite Baits  Darrell Peck
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Team Mainline Bait Favourite Baits Darrell Peck

Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more

Team Mainline Bait Favourites  Aaron Copp
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Team Mainline Bait Favourites Aaron Copp

Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite and go to baits... read more

Boilie Fishing With John Kneebone
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Boilie Fishing With John Kneebone

John Kneebone explains why he favours boilie fishing over all else! read more

Zigs But Better
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Zigs But Better

Dave Lanes shares his top tips on Zig fishing and what he uses to maximise attraction! read more

The Ultimate Time To Be On The Bank
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The Ultimate Time To Be On The Bank

Adam Reed talks about his favourite time of the year to be on the bank! read more

Jon Shoes Jones
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Jon Shoes Jones

Jon Jones points you in the right direction when thinking about Zigs! read more

Lawrence East Zig Tips
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Lawrence East Zig Tips

Lawrence East explains his top tips for Zig fishing! read more

Amy Maunder
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Amy Maunder

Spring plans with Amy Maunder read more

Greg Ellis
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Greg Ellis

Greg Ellis on getting bites during the cooler months! read more

Winter With Dave Lane
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Winter With Dave Lane

Winter tips with Dave Lane! read more

Adam Reed Winter Tips
Jon Shoes Jones
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Jon Shoes Jones

Day Session or Let’s go for it? read more

Sarah Brown Early Winter Tips And Tactics
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Sarah Brown Early Winter Tips And Tactics

Sarah Brown shares the tweaks she makes to keep the bites coming! read more

Lawrence East Winter Mix
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Lawrence East Winter Mix

Lawrence East shares his top tips on how you can adapt your summer mix to keep the bites coming t... read more

Syndicate Life Part Three
Sean Kelly 2020 Round Up
Mark Johnson 2020 Round Up
In-Session

Mark Johnson 2020 Round Up

Mark Johnson 2020 round up! read more

Sarah Brown 2020 Round Up
In-Session

Sarah Brown 2020 Round Up

Sarah Brown talks through her 2020! read more

Adam Biddulph 2020 Round Up
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Adam Biddulph 2020 Round Up

Adam Biddulph shares his up's and down's of 2020! read more

Passionate Carp Angling
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Passionate Carp Angling

A GENDERLESS OBSESSION! read more

Open Water
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Open Water

Aaron Copp explains why he chooses to fish open water during the colder months! read more

Winter With Dave Lane
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Winter With Dave Lane

Dave Lane goes through his tried and tested winter formula! read more

Deep Water Baiting Up
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Deep Water Baiting Up

Jon 'Shoes' Jones talks about baiting up in deep water! read more

The Bungee Bag
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The Bungee Bag

Jon Jones gives his top tips on bagging bigger carp! read more

Autumn Tips From Darrell Peck
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Autumn Tips From Darrell Peck

Darrell Peck shares his top Autumn tips... read more

Liquids With Loz East
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Liquids With Loz East

Lawrence East explains why he add liquids to his baiting approach at this time of year! read more

Dave Lane Super September
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Dave Lane Super September

Dave Lane explains why this is his favourite time of the year to be on the bank! read more

Adam Reed On Maximising Your Chances Of Results
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Adam Reed On Maximising Your Chances Of Results

Adam Reed explains how you can maximise your chances of results! read more

Late Summer Particle Tips With Aaron Copp
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Late Summer Particle Tips With Aaron Copp

Aaron Copp explains the importance of particles during this time of year! read more

Tom Dove On Keeping The Bites Coming
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Tom Dove On Keeping The Bites Coming

Tom Dove explains how adapting your approach throughout the summer can keep the bites coming! read more

Neil Spooner Making The Most Of Opportunities
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Neil Spooner Making The Most Of Opportunities

Neil Spooner explains to you how to make the most out of your session regardless of the length of... read more

Late Summer With Dave Levy
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Late Summer With Dave Levy

Dave Levy gives his top tips on making this a productive time of year! read more

Rob Burgess Tips For Post Spawning
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Rob Burgess Tips For Post Spawning

Rob Burgess explains the changes he makes to his baiting approach when fishing for extremely hung... read more

Loz East Baiting Tips
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Loz East Baiting Tips

Lawrence East explains how he applies his bait to achieve bigger hits of carp! read more

Aaron Copp Mid Summer Tactics
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Aaron Copp Mid Summer Tactics

Aaron Copp shares his top tips on capitalising on opportunities during mid-summer! read more

Sticky Syrups
Match

Sticky Syrups

Darren Cox tells you everything you need to know about Sticky Syrups... read more

Pro-active
Match

Pro-active

Matt Godfrey tells you everything you need to know about Pro-Active... read more

Method Mix
Match

Method Mix

Pemb Wrighting tells you everything you need to know about Method Mix... read more

Margin Mix
Match

Margin Mix

Pemb Wrighting tells you everything you need to know about Margin Mix... read more

Luncheon Meat
Match

Luncheon Meat

Will Reynolds tells you everything you need to know about Luncheon Meat... read more

Expander Pellets
Match

Expander Pellets

Pemb Wrighting tells you everything you need to know about Expander Pellets... read more

Expander Groundbait
Match

Expander Groundbait

Matt Godfrey tells you everything you need to know about Expander Groundbait... read more

Colourants
Match

Colourants

Adam Rooney tells you everything you need to know about Colourants... read more

Super Fine Pole Mix
Match

Super Fine Pole Mix

Matt Godfrey tells you everything you need to know about Super Fine Pole Mix... read more

Sweet Marine
Match

Sweet Marine

Darren Cox tells you everything you need to know about Sweet Marine... read more

Wafters
Match

Wafters

Frankie Gianoncelli tells you everything you need to know about Wafters... read more

Boilies
Match

Boilies

Adam Rooney tells you everything you need to know about Boilies... read more

Activated Pellets
Match

Activated Pellets

Frankie Gianoncelli tells you everything you need to know about Activated Pellets... read more

Activated Carp Cell Pellets
Match

Activated Carp Cell Pellets

Will Reynolds tells you everything you need to know about Activated Carp Cell Pellets... read more

Syndicate Life Part Two
In-Session

Syndicate Life Part Two

In part two of Syndicate life Dave Rowe talks through after lockdown at Thorney! read more

Dave Lane Summer Success
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Dave Lane Summer Success

Dave Lane explains why he chooses not to chase around after surface cruisers! read more

Summer Tips With Darrell Peck
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Summer Tips With Darrell Peck

Darrell Peck shares his tips on summer locations and baiting approach! read more

Summer Strategy With Adam Reed
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Summer Strategy With Adam Reed

With fish spending large amounts of time cruising around and basking in the sun, the general rule... read more

Dave Lane Spring 101
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Dave Lane Spring 101

What to do when the time comes to start introducing bait onto your spots! read more

Big Fish Tactics With Darrell Peck
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Big Fish Tactics With Darrell Peck

Big fish angler Darrell Peck reveals his go to tactics for the early part of the season! read more

Aaron Copp Spring Tips
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Aaron Copp Spring Tips

Aaron Copp explains how he adapts his approach as water temperatures increase during spring! read more

Lawrence East Post Lockdown Tips
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Lawrence East Post Lockdown Tips

Mainline carper Lawrence East goes through his top tips on a successful return to the bank after ... read more

Winter Jobs
Bait Making

Winter Jobs

JOHN KNEEBONE EXPLAINS HOW CATCHING CARP IN SPRING AND SUMMER CAN ALL START IN THE DEPTHS OF WINT... read more

Horton With Dave Levy
In-Session

Horton With Dave Levy

FISHING A TRICKY WATER ON LIMITED TIME? DOESN'T MEAN YOU CANT CATCH BIG FISH! AS DAVE LEVY EXPLAI... read more

The Time Of Change
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The Time Of Change

Zigs are exceptional in March, and your winter baited spots will still produce as well. read more

Spring Tips
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Spring Tips

Spring is on it's way so we asked Mainline's Adam Reed to share his top tips with you! read more

Have A Game Plan But You Must Be Flexible
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Have A Game Plan But You Must Be Flexible

Aaron Copp explains the importance of having a plan in place but be prepared to adapt and maximis... read more

Kick Start Your Winter
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Kick Start Your Winter

Darrell Peck explains how he approaches the first few months of winter fishing - a bite at a time... read more

Dave Lanes Winter Tweaks
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Dave Lanes Winter Tweaks

Dave Lane explains the small tweaks and adjustments he makes to his approach throughout the coole... read more

Lawrence East Solid Pva Bag Method.
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Lawrence East Solid Pva Bag Method.

Lawrence East explains why his go to method for catch carp all year round is Solid PVA Bags! Givi... read more

Winter 101
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Winter 101

Adam Reed gives his top tips on successful winter carping from keeping warm to locating carp! read more

Another Year Goes By On Burghfield
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Another Year Goes By On Burghfield

John Bartley documents his year fishing Burghfield! Giving you his tips on baiting on a crayfish ... read more

Brighten Up Your Winter
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Brighten Up Your Winter

Consistent carp-catcher, Lawrence East reveals one of the simple and straight forward tactics he ... read more

Particle Power
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Particle Power

FROM A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE FEED TO PROVIDING SUPER TOUGH HOOKBAITS, NEIL SPOONER EXPLAINS WHY YOU S... read more

Spray Your Baits And Boost Your Catch
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Spray Your Baits And Boost Your Catch

DAVE LEVY EXPLAINS WHY HE'S KICKING HIMSELF FOR NOT USING HIGH ATTRACT LIQUIDS SOONER... read more

Syndicate Life
In-Session

Syndicate Life

EVERYONE WOULD LOVE TO RUN THEIR OWN FISHERY, RIGHT?! WELL DAVID ROWE HAS FULLFILLED THIS DREAM W... read more

Freezer Bait Enhancement
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Freezer Bait Enhancement

HAVING PROBLEMS KEEPING YOUR BOILIES IN TOP CONDITION ON THE BANK? WELL DAVE LANE HAS THE PERFECT... read more

Holiday Carping
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Holiday Carping

KORDA KOACH, ROB BURGESS GIVES HIS TOP-TIPS FOR FISHING COMMERCIAL LAKES IN FRANCE... read more

Prepare To Catch
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Prepare To Catch

LAWRENCE EAST REVEALS HOW AND WHY HE PREPARES SYRUP INFUSED BOILIE MIX! read more

Recipe For Success
Bait Making

Recipe For Success

Monster Carp star Ali Hamidi reveals how you can give your approach a unique edge with the same c... read more

The Link To Success
In-Session

The Link To Success

Tommy De Cleen recalls a recent 'Red Letter' session following a sure and steady The Link boilie ... read more

The Importance Of Colour
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The Importance Of Colour

Tom Dove explains why your approach should include various colour options when it comes to hookba... read more

Tackling Your Syndicate
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Tackling Your Syndicate

Adam Reed has enjoyed some immense big-fish results fishing his southern syndicate water this yea... read more

Confidence 365
In-Session

Confidence 365

Stuart Higgs reflects on a successful summer catching some stunning carp from numerous venues inc... read more

Colour Is Key
In-Session

Colour Is Key

Austrian carper, Felix Hetzmannseder gives a brief insight into why he places so much faith into ... read more

Solid Success
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Solid Success

Mainline carper, Lawrence East explains why and how he uses solid PVA bag presentations so much a... read more

Beat The Silt
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Beat The Silt

Mainline carper, Tom Gibson reveals the baiting strategy he has been using to great success on hi... read more

Moorlands Magic
In-Session

Moorlands Magic

Consistent carp-catcher, Duncan Arrandale recalls a recent trip to Moorlands Fishery in France, p... read more

Summer Solstice Success
In-Session

Summer Solstice Success

Dutch carper, Erik Hurxkens gives a brief round-up to a memorable session fishing the beautiful C... read more

A Plus Results
Steve Spurgeons Winter Spod Mix
Rick Willeatts Three Winter Tips
Derek Ritchie Three Winter Tips
Darren Willeatts Three Winter Tips
Testing Times
Bite Balance
In-Session

Bite Balance

John Kneebone finds quick bite success in something old and something new! read more

Cell Cell Cell
Figuring It Out
Nothing Set In Stone
Match Matrix
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Match Matrix

Q&A: We talk to reknowned international match carpers, Billy Flowers and Jamie Londors! read more

You Gotta Love Linear
Sweet Zig Success
Mick Tuck Blog
In-Session

Mick Tuck Blog

Club waters, Syndicate, a trip to France and work night sessions - Mainline carper, Mick Tuck rec... read more

Chasing The King Of The Pond
In-Session

Chasing The King Of The Pond

Mainline angler, Dave Springall met up with fellow Mainline carper, Lee Randall recently to find ... read more

European Professional Boilie Cup Champions
In-Session

European Professional Boilie Cup Champions

Mainline's Billy Flowers recalls an historic back-to-back European Professional Boilie Cup win! read more

Spreading The Load
The Quarry A New Uk Adventure
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The Quarry A New Uk Adventure

Belgian carper, Tommy De Cleen embarks on a carping adventure to cross the channel and fish some ... read more

Step Into Spring
Loyalty 25 Years With Mainline
Fishing Large Lakes
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Fishing Large Lakes

South West carper, Amy Maunder explains how fishing large waters may seem a daunting idea, but is... read more

Chod Rig Help From Team Mainline
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Chod Rig Help From Team Mainline

Top carpers from the Mainline Team give their advice and tips for fishing the ever popular Chod R... read more

Boilie Tips From Team Mainline
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Boilie Tips From Team Mainline

Top carpers from the Mainline Team give their advice and tips to answering commonly asked questio... read more

Liquid Attraction Tips From Team Mainline
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Liquid Attraction Tips From Team Mainline

Top carpers, from the Mainline Team help you catch more carp with some liquid attraction tips... read more

Feature Finding Tips From Team Mainline
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Feature Finding Tips From Team Mainline

Top carpers, from the Mainline Team help you locate the perfect carp-catching spot... read more

Mainline Matrix
Souper Zig Mix Quick Fire Questions
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Souper Zig Mix Quick Fire Questions

Windsor carper, Wayne Mansford explains everything you need to know about the Souper Zig Mix... read more

Hookbait Tips From Team Mainline
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Hookbait Tips From Team Mainline

Top carpers from the Mainline Baits team answer some commonly asked hookbait queries with some gr... read more

Winter Questions Answered
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Winter Questions Answered

The Mainline Baits Team answer some commonly asked questions regarding fishing in winter... read more

How To Make A High Attract Pva Stick
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How To Make A High Attract Pva Stick

South West carper, Amy Maunder answers a commonly asked question: which Stick Mix do I choose for... read more

Method Feeder Carping
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Method Feeder Carping

Mainline's John Kneebone explains why this quick and simple method needs to be part of your appro... read more

My Wcc Journey 2016
In-Session

My Wcc Journey 2016

John Cooper recalls his match sessions fishing the Welsh Carp Championships with angling partner,... read more

Day Session Delight
In-Session

Day Session Delight

South West carper heads to a Devon water for a productive day session... read more

An Interview With An Innovator - Part Two
In-Session

An Interview With An Innovator - Part Two

John Kneebone continues to pose the questions and pick the brains of Colne Valley carper, Kenny D... read more

Boilie Fishing Masterclass
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Boilie Fishing Masterclass

Mainline carper, Elliott Grey gives you every piece of info you need for fishing with boilies eff... read more

An Interview With An Innovator - Part One
In-Session

An Interview With An Innovator - Part One

His initials are embedded in carp history, yet somehow the man behind the name remains under the ... read more

The Three In One Anti-tangle Hair Rig
Matching The Scenario
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Matching The Scenario

John Kneebone takes a look at choosing the right hookbait for the fishing situation - in this cas... read more

Target Fishing
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Target Fishing

Mainline carper, Jack Brown explains how fishing tightly to one spot is not just a 'big-hit' tact... read more

Marne Valley Result
In-Session

Marne Valley Result

Nick Hill recalls a recent and very memorable trip to Marne Valley in France - armed with Essenti... read more

Winter Rainbow
In-Session

Winter Rainbow

Mainline carper, Alan Taylor and friend Alex Pistols travel to the famous Rainbow Lake in France ... read more

Hitting The Surface
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Hitting The Surface

Mainline carper, Jack Brown reveals his thoughts tactics behind one of his favourite methods of c... read more

Tackling Bigger Waters
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Tackling Bigger Waters

Cornish carper John Kneebone explains how fishing larger lakes can be a lot easier than you think... read more

The Perfect Year
In-Session

The Perfect Year

A tale of two fifties and the Birthday kid... read more

Stabile Success
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Stabile Success

Mainline carper, John Kneebone explains how and why its so important to stick with a focused appr... read more

My Angling Highlight Of 2015
In-Session

My Angling Highlight Of 2015

Cornish carper, Tony Welch travels to Old Mill in Devon in search of carp and a little mystery... read more

The Secret Pit
In-Session

The Secret Pit

Dean Macey recalls a memorable and very special trip to a private lake in France... read more

A Trip To Cherpont - A Week To Remember
In-Session

A Trip To Cherpont - A Week To Remember

Young Mainline carper, Rob Greening recalls an 'arm aching' trip to Cherpont Lake in France... read more

Hauling At Tamar
In-Session

Hauling At Tamar

Cornish carper, Tony Welch recalls a recent 'red-letter' trip to Upper Tamar Lake... read more

Summer On The Sitch - Part One
In-Session

Summer On The Sitch - Part One

Jon 'Shoes' Jones recounts the beginning of a new carping chapter on the Sitch... read more

River Baiting
In-Session

River Baiting

Mainline carper, Roman Buczynski gives an insight into one of his favoured challenges - catching ... read more

Zig Fishing Only Easier
Tips

Zig Fishing Only Easier

Windsor hauler, Wayne Mansford reveals his know-how for making a tactic that may seem tricky a ve... read more

A Belgian Break
In-Session

A Belgian Break

Scott Callison recalls a recent trip across the channel to fish the canals of Belgium... read more

Get On The Brick
Bait Making

Get On The Brick

In this feature we take a look at an 'old school' trick with a modern edge... read more

Prepare To Catch
Balance Is Critical
Short Session Success
In-Session

Short Session Success

Tony Welch reveals his tips and tactics used in his recent short sessions... read more

Alan Taylors Blog
In-Session

Alan Taylors Blog

Mainline carper, Alan Taylor gives his run down on a recent trip to Rainbow Lake in France... read more

Big Carp Rigs
Tips

Big Carp Rigs

Dave Levy reveals his favoured rigs for three different types of fishing... read more

Erics Carp Champs Blog
In-Session

Erics Carp Champs Blog

Jerry Bridger gives us this update on a tense qualifying carp match at Merrington Carp Fishery read more

Digger Lakes Catch
In-Session

Digger Lakes Catch

Ricky Thomas, recalls a recent session at Digger Lakes in Devon... read more

Bring Me Sunshine
In-Session

Bring Me Sunshine

Tony Welch gives you a round-up on a recent session and how and why the increased hours of daylig... read more

Boost Your Catch-rate With Liquids
Up And Running
In-Session

Up And Running

Keen to get his angling year started Mainline carper, Jack Brown heads over to Thorpe Lea to samp... read more

Attracting Bites
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Attracting Bites

Kev Knight, explains how to nick a few bites even when time and conditions are against you... read more

It Happened  But Why
Wie Stelle Ich Hochattraktive Pop-ups Selbst Her
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Wie Stelle Ich Hochattraktive Pop-ups Selbst Her

Wie Polaris Pop-ups mit Tobias Pfliegel machen read more

The White Banoffee Wafter
Theres Always A Chance
Readymade Success
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Readymade Success

Top Mainline carper, Dave Levy explains how to utilise the high-attract pulling power of shelf li... read more

How To Tie-up Glugged Solid Pva Bags
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How To Tie-up Glugged Solid Pva Bags

Mainline carper, Harry Law explains why he feels solid PVA bags are such a good tactic and how he... read more

Balanced Bites Part Two
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Balanced Bites Part Two

Ali Hamidi concludes his two-part article explaining his favoured methods for utilising the Balan... read more

Using Paste
How To Make High Attract Winter Boilies
Bait Making

How To Make High Attract Winter Boilies

In this feature we show you how to roll a high attract boilie thats flavours lend themselves to w... read more

The Boilie Life Cycle
Tips

The Boilie Life Cycle

Everything you need to know about boilie care - from storage right through to rehydrating air-dri... read more

Fishing Single Hookbaits
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Fishing Single Hookbaits

Fishing 'singles' is one of the most popular quick bite tactics going that also a great approach ... read more

The Running Rig
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The Running Rig

Our How, Why and When guide to this simple and effective lead arrangement. read more

Balanced Bites Part One
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Balanced Bites Part One

Mainline carper, Ali Hamidi reveals how using 'critically-balanced' baits couldn't be easier than... read more

How To Make Cork Dust Pop-ups
Bait Making

How To Make Cork Dust Pop-ups

This feature shows you all you need to know when it comes to one of the ways of creating 'custom'... read more

Early Winter Success
In-Session

Early Winter Success

Southwest carper Ricky Thomas reports on a successful trip to Furzebray Lakes in Devon... read more

How To Make Wafting Hookbaits
Bait Making

How To Make Wafting Hookbaits

In this article learn how to make your own 'critically-balanced' Wafting Hookbaits... read more

How To Make High-attract Polaris Pop-ups
Bait Making

How To Make High-attract Polaris Pop-ups

Find out everything you need to know from a suggested recipe to the rolling process for making yo... read more

Triple Action Attraction
Tips

Triple Action Attraction

Triple Action Attraction - Three feed stimulating signals from one bite inducing presentation! read more

Faq With Ian Chilly Chillcott
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Faq With Ian Chilly Chillcott

Top Mainline carper, Ian 'Chilly' Chillcott gives his answers and advice to frequently asked ques... read more

Faq With Dave Lane
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Faq With Dave Lane

Top Mainline carper, Dave Lane gives his answers and advice to frequently asked questions... read more

How To Make Spod Mix Boilies
Bait Making

How To Make Spod Mix Boilies

This feature covers everything you need to know for making your own Spod Mix Boilies - a custom b... read more

How To Improve A Barbless Hook
Tips

How To Improve A Barbless Hook

In this article we give you eight top-tips to you improve the performance of barbless hooks and h... read more

Brighten-up Your Catch-rate
Tips

Brighten-up Your Catch-rate

Mainline Carper, John Kneebone reveals why bright 'stand-out' hookbaits are now so important to h... read more

Catch More With Liquids
Tips

Catch More With Liquids

Find out how you can generate a feed response with liquids to catch more fish... read more

How To Make Floater Fishing Hookbaits
Bait Making

How To Make Floater Fishing Hookbaits

Including a suggested recipe and the equipment you'll need, this feature covers everything you ne... read more

How To Make Snowman Hookbaits
Bait Making

How To Make Snowman Hookbaits

This bait rolling step-by-step guide gives you all the information and know-how you'll need to st... read more

How To Make Cork Ball Pop-ups
Bait Making

How To Make Cork Ball Pop-ups

From a suggested recipe to the equipment and process to follow - this feature shows you how to st... read more

How To Make Two-tone Pop-ups
Bait Making

How To Make Two-tone Pop-ups

Including a suggested recipe and the equipment you'll need, this feature covers everything you ne... read more

Back In The Game
In-Session

Back In The Game

Cornish carper, Tony Welch reflects on a recent session on his local venue, Argal Lake... read more

Its Good To Be Back
In-Session

Its Good To Be Back

Belgian carper, Tommy De Cleen tells you a little about why he is so pleased to back fishing with... read more

My Introduction To Mainline Baits
In-Session

My Introduction To Mainline Baits

Les Bowers recall the events and indeed reasons behind his realisation that he needed to be on th... read more

Welcome To The Jungle
In-Session

Welcome To The Jungle

In this article Mainline carper, Tony Welch describes how he tackles thick weed and deep silt... read more

Tonys Carp Column - Pt2
In-Session

Tonys Carp Column - Pt2

Mainline team member, Tony Welch continues his series of articles and carping updates! read more

My Favourite Presentation - The Hinge Rig
In-Session

My Favourite Presentation - The Hinge Rig

Mainline carper, Scott Callison give the low-down on his number one presentation - The Hinge Rig read more

Singling Them Out
In-Session

Singling Them Out

In this article Mainline carper, explains how and why single hookbait fishing with our Hi-Vis pop... read more

Bang Out Your Bags
In-Session

Bang Out Your Bags

In this article Mainline carper, Ricky Thomas talks about one of his favourite presentions, espec... read more

Fishing Heaven - Gillhams Fishing Resort In Thailand
In-Session

Fishing Heaven - Gillhams Fishing Resort In Thailand

This article from Mike 'Spug' Redfern is crammed full of some quite amazing captures, but not the... read more

Matt Eatons Mainline Blog Oct 2012
In-Session

Matt Eatons Mainline Blog Oct 2012

Another great carping blog from Mainline carper Matt Eaton. read more

Tonys Carp Column - Pt1
In-Session

Tonys Carp Column - Pt1

Mainline team member, Tony Welch, begins a series of articles and carping updates! read more

Matts Blog  September 2012
In-Session

Matts Blog September 2012

He's been taking on new waters and venues crammed full of weed - Matt Eaton is back with another ... read more

Fluro Towers  A Visual Advantage
In-Session

Fluro Towers A Visual Advantage

In this this short article David Chancellor gives the low down on one of his favourite presentati... read more

Short Session Success
In-Session

Short Session Success

In this this short article Mick Tuck gives a review on some recent success from a quick overnight... read more

Bait Favourites
In-Session

Bait Favourites

In this article Mainline Consultant, Matt Eaton gives the low down on one of his favourite bait a... read more

Fishing Abroad
In-Session

Fishing Abroad

In this article, experienced Mainline carper, Alan Taylor, lets you in on some the edges he has u... read more

Solid Bag Fishing
In-Session

Solid Bag Fishing

In this article, Tony Welch explains his methods when using a Solid PVA Bag approach utilising so... read more

First Session Success
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First Session Success

In this latest Blog article Mainline Consultant, Lee Collings details his first trip to a new ven... read more

Dels Adventure
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Dels Adventure

Here's the first installment of a NEW Blog from Mainline consultant Derek 'The Don' Ritchie. With... read more

Get Ready For France
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Get Ready For France

In this article, Mainline carper, Tony Welch gives a few tips for a successful trip to France. read more

Matt Eatons Mainline Blog March 2012
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Matt Eatons Mainline Blog March 2012

After a late winter freeze, Matt is back on the bank in search of a spring time carp! read more

Winter Blues
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Winter Blues

In this article Mainline Team Member, Tony Welch looks back at the harshness of last winter and h... read more

On Top Of The World - Pt2
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On Top Of The World - Pt2

Carp World Magazine Editor, Tim Paisley rounds off his interview with Ian Chillcott and Lee Jacks... read more

Blackcurrant Specials
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Blackcurrant Specials

In this article Cornish carper, Tony Welch talks about how and why he likes to make his own speci... read more

Mainline Baits Developed For Quick Success With Long Term Results
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Mainline Baits Developed For Quick Success With Long Term Results

In this article Mainline Consultant, Mick Tuck writes about one of his all-time favourite baits A... read more

On Top Of The World - Pt1
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On Top Of The World - Pt1

In this article Carp World Magazine Editor, Tim Paisley talks to Ian Chillcott and Lee Jackson ab... read more

Enhanced Thoughts
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Enhanced Thoughts

In this article, Mainline Consultant Matt Eaton takes a look at various ways to enhance your hook... read more

A Lifetime Of Mainline
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A Lifetime Of Mainline

In this article one of Mainlines longest serving and most experienced Consultants, Mike Kavanagh ... read more

Mainline Cell  Mainline Magic
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Mainline Cell Mainline Magic

In this article Mainline carper, Shaun Mitchell explains why he rates the Mainline CELL range of ... read more

Safety First
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Safety First

In this article, Mainline consultant, Tony Welch talks about fishing safely and... read more

Stick It To Em
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Stick It To Em

In this article Tony Welch explains how he likes to put together and use PVA sticks. read more

Matt Eatons Mainline Blog Oct 2011
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Matt Eatons Mainline Blog Oct 2011

Matt gives us the low-down on his autumn carping! read more

Donkey Chockers
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Donkey Chockers

In this article, Mainline consultant, Richie Latham, explains why it can be worth increasing the ... read more

On The Spot
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On The Spot

Much of my fishing, particularly through the winter and spring months, is single hookbait fishing... read more

Effort Equals Reward
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Effort Equals Reward

Mainline consultant, Lee Collings, may not have too many big fish venues close to home, but as yo... read more

All Change
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All Change

In this article Mainline Consultant, Mick Tuck, talks about a new venue and a new challenge! read more

Syrup Soaking Success
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Syrup Soaking Success

In this article, Mick Tuck gives an insight into one of his favorite tactics, soaking baits in ou... read more

Pop Up Or Bottom Bait The Best Of Both Worlds
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Pop Up Or Bottom Bait The Best Of Both Worlds

Nowadays, anglers mostly use pop ups to balance a presentation. The ever so famous snowman has be... read more

Profile Plus Pineapple Juice - A Reliable Edge
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Profile Plus Pineapple Juice - A Reliable Edge

In this article Cornish carper, Tony Welch, gives the low down on one of his favourite little edg... read more

Hi-visual Dumbell Pop-ups  The Solution For All Your Hookbait Variations
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Hi-visual Dumbell Pop-ups The Solution For All Your Hookbait Variations

Top Mainline angler, Mark Noorman, takes a look at one of Mainline's little Gems, our range of Hi... read more

Flavours And Fragrances
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Flavours And Fragrances

Currently the importance of fragrance leaked out by bait seems to be the main reason put forward ... read more

Top Ball
Spring Into Summer
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Spring Into Summer

Now the spring is over we move into the summer. Indeed spawning may well already be over and done... read more

Fusion Boilies  My Number One Choice
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Fusion Boilies My Number One Choice

I have been a fan of Fusion boilies for a number of years and if my memory serves me right I had ... read more

Bait Size
Pop-up Or Bottom Bait
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Pop-up Or Bottom Bait

The short way for me to answer this is to say that I prefer using a pop up to any other presentat... read more

Spug Goes Fishing With Iron Maiden
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Spug Goes Fishing With Iron Maiden

This nice little story started in Italy. I was out on a trip to see Iron Maiden play at Villa Man... read more

A Legend Re-born
Dont Ignore The Silt
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Dont Ignore The Silt

Bloodworms are not worms per se, but larvae that live and feed in among the silt in our waters, a... read more

Hanging Tough
Ten Winter Tips
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Ten Winter Tips

Winter has to be one of my favourite times to be out on the bank. Yes, the fishing can be much m... read more

Edges In The Edges Stalking
A Critical View On Steaming
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A Critical View On Steaming

Leading Dutch carp angler Mark Noorman takes an interesting look at the pros and cons of steaming... read more

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