Dummies Guide: Carp

Location: You need a large, flat, grassy area (comfort is king). As close to the carpark as you can get. Bit of shade and near the toilets.

Presentation: The cast is important, direction doesn’t matter, distance is key. Cast at least 100 yards. Recast 6-8 times per hour minimum.

Alarms: Volume must be turned up as loud as possible, test them every few minutes. If they have different settings test them all.

Bait: At least 5kg of boilies thrown out randomly. Repeat every 15-20 minutes (the more expensive the boilies the more carp you will catch).

Gear: Remember, you can’t have too much kit, take it all with you. Biggest bivvy catches biggest carp. Also a radio is essential.

Buddy: Ideally install a mate at the edge of shouting range. Shout things like ‘it’s sh*t here today’ and ‘my rods cost over £500 each’.

Duration: A short trip of 48-96 hours will do at a push. But for proper results you really need put the time in.