Fishing Articles & Videos

With the pressures of work and other commitments, finding time to go fishing regularly is tough for a lot of anglers. But OMC's Samie 'Bam Bam' Duran won't let anything get between him and getting the Rods out. In this short article, he explains how he maximises his time on the bank to boost his chance of a capture...

The D-Rig is one of the most effective bottom bait and wafter rigs in carp fishing, but many struggle to tie the 'whipping knot' version of the rig preferred by Ali Hamidi and others. In this short article and video, Ali explains how to boost the simplified version of the rig with just one small trick...

Maggots are one of the greatest fishing baits of all time, particularly for carp, both big and small. Whether as Hookbaits or loosefeed, maggots can really transform a carp fishing session, especially in the colder months. But how should you use them? In this article we take a look at the best maggot methods...

The Solid PVA Bag - a carp fishing tactic and method you can take absolutely everywhere at any time of year - a true classic. Here's how Ali Hamidi ties his bags for a long chuck!

Hookbait attraction is key to getting more bites from carp when the going gets tough, and they don't get more attractive than a fizzing bread ball! Ali Hamidi explains more..

David Rosemeier takes a look back at his 2024 carp fishing season, a period when he managed to land a remarkable 50 fish over 20kg from a variety of European venues...

For those short of carp fishing time, the Solid PVA Bag is a superb tactic to get fishing quickly, with a presentation that works almost anywhere. In the winter months, however, there's a few tweaks you can make to the Solid Bag Rig to make it like proper gold dust. Ali Hamidi explains more...

Every angler has been there - after catching consistently, suddenly you can't get a bite. What can you do? That's just carp fishing, right? In this article, we take a closer look at what you should try when the fish just aren't biting...

Don't fancy fishing in the winter because it is just too cold? Follow the tips and advice provided by OMC's Jimmy Penrose in this article, and you'll be carp fishing no matter what the weather throws at you...

When carp fishing in the winter months, location is absolutely all that matters. Move spots, swim and even lake if you have to - just get on the fish! That's the advice of OMC's Steve Hill, who recently caught a winter whacker by doing just that!