Mainline Articles
![How To Tie The Simple Wafter Rig](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/417/16987638052633_417_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/416/16986780934033_416_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/412/16962725486157_412_2main.jpg)
Team Mainline Bait Favourites Dan Daneshi
Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more
![Team Mainline Bait Favourites Lawrence East](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/411/16962720387570_411_2main.jpg)
Team Mainline Bait Favourites Lawrence East
Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more
![Team Mainline Bait Favourites Jonny Old](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/408/16962617757276_408_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/404/16962599328894_404_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/403/16958966734613_403_2main.jpg)
Team Mainline Bait Favourites Dave Lane
Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more
![Team Mainline Bait Favourites John Kneebone](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/402/16958964613516_402_2main.jpg)
Team Mainline Bait Favourites John Kneebone
Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite, go to baits... read more
![Team Mainline Bait Favourites Dave Levy](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/401/16958956847912_401_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/398/1695891975837_398_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/396/16956875202069_396_2main.jpg)
Team Mainline Bait Favourites Aaron Copp
Our Team Mainline anglers reveal their favourite and go to baits... read more
![Boilie Fishing With John Kneebone](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/365/16158010842635_365_2main.jpg)
Boilie Fishing With John Kneebone
John Kneebone explains why he favours boilie fishing over all else! read more
![Zigs But Better](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/364/16158006214651_364_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/363/16158000513602_363_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/362/16148745949811_362_2main.jpg)
Jon Shoes Jones
Jon Jones points you in the right direction when thinking about Zigs! read more
![Sarah Brown Early Winter Tips And Tactics](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/354/16148498071937_354_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/352/16148490826233_352_main.jpg)
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
![Open Water](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/343/16050004528919_343_2main.jpg)
Open Water
Aaron Copp explains why he chooses to fish open water during the colder months! read more
![Liquids With Loz East](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/336/16008658917116_336_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/335/16008654915886_335_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/334/16008649981456_334_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/333/16008574462762_333_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/332/16008568474872_332_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/331/16008559746286_331_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/330/16008551779311_330_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/329/16008518444170_329_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/328/16008512946412_328_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/327/16008508431262_327_2main.jpg)
Aaron Copp Mid Summer Tactics
Aaron Copp shares his top tips on capitalising on opportunities during mid-summer! read more
![Sticky Syrups](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/326/16006906927962_326_main.jpg)
Sticky Syrups
Darren Cox tells you everything you need to know about Sticky Syrups... read more
![Luncheon Meat](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/322/16006827469829_322_2main.jpg)
Luncheon Meat
Will Reynolds tells you everything you need to know about Luncheon Meat... read more
![Expander Pellets](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/321/16006928255598_321_main.jpg)
Expander Pellets
Pemb Wrighting tells you everything you need to know about Expander Pellets... read more
![Expander Groundbait](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/320/16006805886288_320_2main.jpg)
Expander Groundbait
Matt Godfrey tells you everything you need to know about Expander Groundbait... read more
![Super Fine Pole Mix](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/316/16006907717993_316_main.jpg)
Super Fine Pole Mix
Matt Godfrey tells you everything you need to know about Super Fine Pole Mix... read more
![Activated Pellets](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/309/1593770586461_309_2main.jpg)
Activated Pellets
Frankie Gianoncelli tells you everything you need to know about Activated Pellets... read more
![Activated Carp Cell Pellets](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/308/15937713911286_308_main.jpg)
Activated Carp Cell Pellets
Will Reynolds tells you everything you need to know about Activated Carp Cell Pellets... read more
![Syndicate Life Part Two](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/303/15929082003449_303_2main.jpg)
Syndicate Life Part Two
In part two of Syndicate life Dave Rowe talks through after lockdown at Thorney! read more
![Dave Lane Summer Success](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/302/15923814868451_302_main.jpg)
Dave Lane Summer Success
Dave Lane explains why he chooses not to chase around after surface cruisers! read more
![Summer Tips With Darrell Peck](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/301/15923780635066_301_2main.jpg)
Summer Tips With Darrell Peck
Darrell Peck shares his tips on summer locations and baiting approach! read more
![Summer Strategy With Adam Reed](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/299/15923771937072_299_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/298/15923052545043_298_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/297/15923000512287_297_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/296/15922969123155_296_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/295/15909107596023_295_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/293/15856515521483_293_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/291/15856474073456_291_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/290/15853288941969_290_2main.jpg)
The Time Of Change
Zigs are exceptional in March, and your winter baited spots will still produce as well. read more
![Spring Tips](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/289/15852151577739_289_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/288/15851309451351_288_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/287/15827140329353_287_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/286/15827133726009_286_2main.jpg)
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.](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/285/15827124857525_285_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/284/15819441259642_284_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/283/15785037312232_283_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/281/15784757859957_281_2main.jpg)
Brighten Up Your Winter
Consistent carp-catcher, Lawrence East reveals one of the simple and straight forward tactics he ... read more
![Particle Power](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/280/15757492124496_280_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/279/15752317622946_279_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/278/15750645296298_278_2main.jpg)
Syndicate Life
EVERYONE WOULD LOVE TO RUN THEIR OWN FISHERY, RIGHT?! WELL DAVID ROWE HAS FULLFILLED THIS DREAM W... read more
![Freezer Bait Enhancement](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/276/15746269116622_276_2main.jpg)
Freezer Bait Enhancement
HAVING PROBLEMS KEEPING YOUR BOILIES IN TOP CONDITION ON THE BANK? WELL DAVE LANE HAS THE PERFECT... read more
![Holiday Carping](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/274/15742802611158_274_main.jpg)
Holiday Carping
KORDA KOACH, ROB BURGESS GIVES HIS TOP-TIPS FOR FISHING COMMERCIAL LAKES IN FRANCE... read more
![Prepare To Catch](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/273/15742824169372_273_main.jpg)
Prepare To Catch
LAWRENCE EAST REVEALS HOW AND WHY HE PREPARES SYRUP INFUSED BOILIE MIX! read more
![Recipe For Success](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/272/15736414507424_272_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/271/15732893403727_271_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/270/15730573571518_270_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/265/15690780848956_265_2main.jpg)
Tackling Your Syndicate
Adam Reed has enjoyed some immense big-fish results fishing his southern syndicate water this yea... read more
![Confidence 365](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/263/15681799298899_263_2main.jpg)
Confidence 365
Stuart Higgs reflects on a successful summer catching some stunning carp from numerous venues inc... read more
![Colour Is Key](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/262/1568106273755_262_2main.jpg)
Colour Is Key
Austrian carper, Felix Hetzmannseder gives a brief insight into why he places so much faith into ... read more
![Solid Success](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/260/15674230155138_260_2main.jpg)
Solid Success
Mainline carper, Lawrence East explains why and how he uses solid PVA bag presentations so much a... read more
![Beat The Silt](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/258/15657949664250_258_2main.jpg)
Beat The Silt
Mainline carper, Tom Gibson reveals the baiting strategy he has been using to great success on hi... read more
![Moorlands Magic](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/256/15656068673711_256_main.jpg)
Moorlands Magic
Consistent carp-catcher, Duncan Arrandale recalls a recent trip to Moorlands Fishery in France, p... read more
![Summer Solstice Success](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/248/15645659842432_248_2main.jpg)
Summer Solstice Success
Dutch carper, Erik Hurxkens gives a brief round-up to a memorable session fishing the beautiful C... read more
![Bite Balance](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/238/15018491098858_238_2main.jpg)
Bite Balance
John Kneebone finds quick bite success in something old and something new! read more
![Match Matrix](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/234/15018438897919_234_2main.jpg)
Match Matrix
Q&A: We talk to reknowned international match carpers, Billy Flowers and Jamie Londors! read more
![Mick Tuck Blog](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/231/15018366501352_231_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/230/15016820481284_230_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/229/14980414292368_229_2main.jpg)
European Professional Boilie Cup Champions
Mainline's Billy Flowers recalls an historic back-to-back European Professional Boilie Cup win! read more
![The Quarry A New Uk Adventure](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/227/14937138067986_227_2main.jpg)
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
![Fishing Large Lakes](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/222/14900222834204_222_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/221/14900237272603_221_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/220/14900240804796_220_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/219/14900239639160_219_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/218/14900283902344_218_main.jpg)
Feature Finding Tips From Team Mainline
Top carpers, from the Mainline Team help you locate the perfect carp-catching spot... read more
![Souper Zig Mix Quick Fire Questions](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/216/14900226493977_216_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/215/14900235233851_215_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/214/14900224933810_214_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/213/14900220354295_213_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/211/1490021857630_211_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/210/14756550371090_210_2main.jpg)
My Wcc Journey 2016
John Cooper recalls his match sessions fishing the Welsh Carp Championships with angling partner,... read more
![Day Session Delight](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/209/14756420492753_209_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/208/14731603703611_208_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/207/1490023313760_207_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/206/14919908272879_206_main.jpg)
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
![Matching The Scenario](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/204/14900207261875_204_main.jpg)
Matching The Scenario
John Kneebone takes a look at choosing the right hookbait for the fishing situation - in this cas... read more
![Target Fishing](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/202/14900206385871_202_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/201/14667633832932_201_2main.jpg)
Marne Valley Result
Nick Hill recalls a recent and very memorable trip to Marne Valley in France - armed with Essenti... read more
![Winter Rainbow](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/200/14600147695821_200_2main.jpg)
Winter Rainbow
Mainline carper, Alan Taylor and friend Alex Pistols travel to the famous Rainbow Lake in France ... read more
![Hitting The Surface](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/199/14900205619207_199_main.jpg)
Hitting The Surface
Mainline carper, Jack Brown reveals his thoughts tactics behind one of his favourite methods of c... read more
![Tackling Bigger Waters](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/198/14900204511123_198_main.jpg)
Tackling Bigger Waters
Cornish carper John Kneebone explains how fishing larger lakes can be a lot easier than you think... read more
![Stabile Success](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/195/14900203207355_195_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/194/14498322948348_194_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/193/14465492517843_193_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/190/14442942622364_190_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/189/14442906235024_189_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/188/1442341240292_188_2main.jpg)
Summer On The Sitch - Part One
Jon 'Shoes' Jones recounts the beginning of a new carping chapter on the Sitch... read more
![River Baiting](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/187/14423356337699_187_2main.jpg)
River Baiting
Mainline carper, Roman Buczynski gives an insight into one of his favoured challenges - catching ... read more
![Zig Fishing Only Easier](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/186/14900201772662_186_main.jpg)
Zig Fishing Only Easier
Windsor hauler, Wayne Mansford reveals his know-how for making a tactic that may seem tricky a ve... read more
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A Belgian Break
Scott Callison recalls a recent trip across the channel to fish the canals of Belgium... read more
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Get On The Brick
In this feature we take a look at an 'old school' trick with a modern edge... read more
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Short Session Success
Tony Welch reveals his tips and tactics used in his recent short sessions... read more
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Alan Taylors Blog
Mainline carper, Alan Taylor gives his run down on a recent trip to Rainbow Lake in France... read more
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Big Carp Rigs
Dave Levy reveals his favoured rigs for three different types of fishing... read more
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Erics Carp Champs Blog
Jerry Bridger gives us this update on a tense qualifying carp match at Merrington Carp Fishery read more
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Digger Lakes Catch
Ricky Thomas, recalls a recent session at Digger Lakes in Devon... read more
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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
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Up And Running
Keen to get his angling year started Mainline carper, Jack Brown heads over to Thorpe Lea to samp... read more
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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
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Wie Stelle Ich Hochattraktive Pop-ups Selbst Her
Wie Polaris Pop-ups mit Tobias Pfliegel machen read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Boilie Life Cycle
Everything you need to know about boilie care - from storage right through to rehydrating air-dri... read more
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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
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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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/159/14180240484911_159_2main.jpg)
Balanced Bites Part One
Mainline carper, Ali Hamidi reveals how using 'critically-balanced' baits couldn't be easier than... read more
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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
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Early Winter Success
Southwest carper Ricky Thomas reports on a successful trip to Furzebray Lakes in Devon... read more
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How To Make Wafting Hookbaits
In this article learn how to make your own 'critically-balanced' Wafting Hookbaits... read more
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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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/145/14171705705312_145_2main.jpg)
Triple Action Attraction
Triple Action Attraction - Three feed stimulating signals from one bite inducing presentation! read more
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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
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Faq With Dave Lane
Top Mainline carper, Dave Lane gives his answers and advice to frequently asked questions... read more
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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
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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
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Brighten-up Your Catch-rate
Mainline Carper, John Kneebone reveals why bright 'stand-out' hookbaits are now so important to h... read more
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Catch More With Liquids
Find out how you can generate a feed response with liquids to catch more fish... read more
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How To Make Floater Fishing Hookbaits
Including a suggested recipe and the equipment you'll need, this feature covers everything you ne... read more
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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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/118/14900154414561_118_main.jpg)
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
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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
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Back In The Game
Cornish carper, Tony Welch reflects on a recent session on his local venue, Argal Lake... read more
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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
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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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/106/13805189239758_106_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/105/13663103039789_105_main.jpg)
Tonys Carp Column - Pt2
Mainline team member, Tony Welch continues his series of articles and carping updates! read more
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My Favourite Presentation - The Hinge Rig
Mainline carper, Scott Callison give the low-down on his number one presentation - The Hinge Rig read more
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Singling Them Out
In this article Mainline carper, explains how and why single hookbait fishing with our Hi-Vis pop... read more
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Bang Out Your Bags
In this article Mainline carper, Ricky Thomas talks about one of his favourite presentions, espec... read more
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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
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Matt Eatons Mainline Blog Oct 2012
Another great carping blog from Mainline carper Matt Eaton. read more
![Tonys Carp Column - Pt1](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/87/13516163882123_87_main.jpg)
Tonys Carp Column - Pt1
Mainline team member, Tony Welch, begins a series of articles and carping updates! read more
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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
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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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/84/13483202518285_84_2main.jpg)
Short Session Success
In this this short article Mick Tuck gives a review on some recent success from a quick overnight... read more
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Bait Favourites
In this article Mainline Consultant, Matt Eaton gives the low down on one of his favourite bait a... read more
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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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/80/13451989061143_80_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/77/13422000128480_77_2main.jpg)
First Session Success
In this latest Blog article Mainline Consultant, Lee Collings details his first trip to a new ven... read more
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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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/75/13381965821937_75_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/74/13325917194838_74_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/73/1331378859127_73_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/71/13292169927562_71_2main.jpg)
On Top Of The World - Pt2
Carp World Magazine Editor, Tim Paisley rounds off his interview with Ian Chillcott and Lee Jacks... read more
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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
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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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/68/13276559846989_68_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/66/13274344248550_66_2main.jpg)
Enhanced Thoughts
In this article, Mainline Consultant Matt Eaton takes a look at various ways to enhance your hook... read more
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A Lifetime Of Mainline
In this article one of Mainlines longest serving and most experienced Consultants, Mike Kavanagh ... read more
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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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/59/13236855779550_59_2main.jpg)
Safety First
In this article, Mainline consultant, Tony Welch talks about fishing safely and... read more
![Stick It To Em](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/58/13216979369583_58_2main.jpg)
Stick It To Em
In this article Tony Welch explains how he likes to put together and use PVA sticks. read more
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Matt Eatons Mainline Blog Oct 2011
Matt gives us the low-down on his autumn carping! read more
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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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/55/13199097463936_55_2main.jpg)
On The Spot
Much of my fishing, particularly through the winter and spring months, is single hookbait fishing... read more
![Effort Equals Reward](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/54/13193847479130_54_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/51/13188622654614_51_2main.jpg)
All Change
In this article Mainline Consultant, Mick Tuck, talks about a new venue and a new challenge! read more
![Syrup Soaking Success](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/50/13188605128349_50_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/47/13179804668683_47_2main.jpg)
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
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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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/43/13143797172446_43_2main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/42/13138362547970_42_2main.jpg)
Flavours And Fragrances
Currently the importance of fragrance leaked out by bait seems to be the main reason put forward ... read more
![Spring Into Summer](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/39/13124621288683_39_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/38/1306502965448_38_2main.jpg)
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
![Pop-up Or Bottom Bait](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/35/13014161414789_35_main.jpg)
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](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/34/1295554655646_34_main.jpg)
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
![Dont Ignore The Silt](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/31/12931803283186_31_main.jpg)
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
![Ten Winter Tips](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/27/1293094844576_27_main.jpg)
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
![A Critical View On Steaming](https://www.mainline-baits.com/images_CMS/mainarticle/8/12916504514493_8_main.jpg)
A Critical View On Steaming
Leading Dutch carp angler Mark Noorman takes an interesting look at the pros and cons of steaming... read more