Following on from Gaz Fareham, Nigel Sharp takes his place in the Rotary this month and brings with him over three decades at the sharp end of British big carp fishing. Sharpy's CV reads like a roll call of the most iconic fish and waters in the country. As the conversation unfolds, Nigel draws o...

As Dovey and Spooner’s time at Waterside draws to a close, Scott Lloyd and Oz Holness arrive to take on the challenge of catching Waterside fishery’s giant common carp. With fresh sightings of the elusive fish fuelling their drive, the pressure is on and time is against them. Every decision count...

Elliott & Thom are back — and this one doesn't slow down. Fresh off the back of the Doncaster and Essex fishing shows, they're breaking down what worked, what surprised them, and why the show circuit still hits different when it's done right. Elliott's been on the bank too, and he's got thoughts ...

Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Tom Stokes, Dave Robinson and Elliott are on the trail of one of the UK’s largest known common carp at Waterside Fishery.
As spring arrives, the lake comes alive, and with it, fresh opportunities to achieve the unthinkable. Using a range of seasonal tactics, each angler br...

What was the lowest moment of Ali Hamidi’s career in fishing?
How did he handle the backlash from one of the most controversial product launches angling has ever seen… and what did it teach him? In this frank, emotional and at times incendiary For The Record interview, Ali opens up like never bef...

Following on from Frank Warwick, Gaz Fareham steps into the hot seat this month with a fresh perspective and a deeply considered approach of his own. Respected for his sharp thinking and attention to detail, Gaz brings a technical, thought-provoking slant to our latest Rotary film. As the convers...

Elliott & Thom are back and this one goes everywhere. From questioning whether “quick change” rigs are actually quick at all, to revealing details about a new lake Elliott he’s taken on — one he believes holds some of the best carp in the country. The conversation also drifts into the reality of ...

These Nash head torches really are as good as they get, described by many, Elliott included, as the best they’ve ever used. If you’re after a powerful, dependable torch for the bank, this is very much the one for you.

Luke Stevenson opens up about a recent dilemma in his fishing: overbaiting. As an angler known for using plenty of bait, his latest observations have made him question whether he’s actually costing himself bites - and what he’s changed as a result.

With his feet finally under the table and the wheels in motion, Tom’s campaign takes an unexpected turn. A twist of fate and a bold tactical punt completely reshape his approach to deep-water fishing. As autumn creeps in, he raises his game… and what follows is a run of unforgettable captures.

Tom Stokes takes on a venue unlike any he’d fished before. Incredibly deep, low stocked, and home to a handful of remarkable old carp, it was a nut he was determined to crack. This is the story of a true big-carp campaign, raw, relentless, and built around a calculated strategic process in pursui...

Baitworks have recently added the Haulers Pop-Ups to their already impressive range of carp food. A carefully balanced blend of fruits and herbs makes for a hookbait that’s sure to please both angler and carp, and they’re available now for everyone to enjoy catching carp on.

These power packs have well and truly stood the test of time. We’ve given them a serious battering over the years and they’ve handled it in fine style. If you’re looking for reliable bankside power, these might be exactly what you’re after.

In the 1990s, carp fishing was different. Harder. Wilder. Legendary. This film takes you back to the Golden Era on Horton Church Lake and the hallowed banks of Wraysbury, to a time when their waters were haunted by the likes of Jack the Net Ripper and Mary. At the heart of it all is Ian “Chilly” ...

Nash have delivered something genuinely special with this purpose-built bed for kids. For those of you who take your little ones fishing, this is a product you simply have to consider - practical, comfortable, and brilliantly thought out.

Frank Warwick is in the hot seat this month, a man widely seen as one of the great innovators and original thinkers in carp fishing. If anyone is going to bring a new slant to our topical Rotary film, it’s Frank!
As the man who brought bright hook baits to the carp fishing public, who better to c...

Family days, ruthless nights. John Timmermans continues his adventures - juggling summer life with assaults on secluded French waters, home unpressured carp and where nothing comes easy.

Elliott gives us the lowdown on what he sees as the ultimate pair of wellington boots. They don’t come cheap, but they’re worth every penny. Available in a carpy green and finished with a neoprene lining, these super-durable boots make treading wet lake paths an absolute breeze.

Looking back on his carp fishing journey, Luke compares then and now, revealing the one tool in his armoury today that he desperately wishes he’d had during his early years on the bank.

We take a deep dive into the world of ESP’s new brolly systems. Perfectly suited to anglers looking to save both time and weight, these shelters are available in two sizes and come supplied with plenty of bonus additions, including storm poles and a mozzie mesh.

Elliott settles the score with a monster 45lb mirror. Having first crossed paths with the fish years earlier, a twist of fate brings an unexpected return. With winter closing in and every second of the fading autumn counting, Elliott leans on tactical confidence and the carp’s old habits. Just a ...

There are very few northern anglers who can lay claim to having caught from so many of the UK’s most revered and demanding carp waters, and Richard Skidmore is one of them. From days on Motorway Pond and Selby Three Lakes, through legendary venues like Tilery, The Mangrove and Erewhon, Rich takes...

A January catch-up episode covering what’s been happening at Cypography and across the carp scene.We talk about Cypography Angler of the Year, with Robbie Briers taking the title, and why recognising consistency and moments still matters. There’s chat around Scott Lloyd’s last three releases, wha...

Simon Crow steps into the Rotary Films hot seat as the latest angler to face our questions, building on the themes laid down by the lads before him while bringing plenty of new ones to the table. A former world champion carp match angler, respected journalist, and widely regarded as one of the fi...