Carp Fishing Lifestyle

Blowback Rig How To For Big Carp Fishing

2016-11-13T15:54:00.004-08:00

: The finished Blowback Rig

Blowback Rig How To For Big Carp Fishing

The Blowback Rig is a very effective rig. Time for another rig tutorial and this one is very easy to learn and only requires a few key components to make the rig. We are going to tie the blowback rig this time around. I have tried a lot of various rigs and I even tried the blowback rig in the past but on my second go around with this I noticed adding the shrink tube really increased my hook up rate. Also a few subtle changes ensure me that the blowback rig would reset itself all the time. Other than the blowback rigs hooking abilities if a fish would eject the rig it also resets itself that way you know your rig is tangle free on the bottom in case a fish should eject it back out.

Step one for the blowback rig starts out like a majority of all rigs do. We get our supplies in order and you can see in the picture below we really do not need a whole lot to make this rig. We need the following supplies.

Korda N-trap semi stiff and I like the 20lb breaking strain
We need some shrink tubing to match the hook size
Long Shank Hooks
Rig Rings
Scissors
Baiting needle
Kettle to shrink the tubing down with steam

Now that we have our list of supplies we need the first step is like all other rigs out there. We tie an overhand loop so we can loop on our bait later.

Step two is slide a rig ring down the line and position it where the bend in the hook would start. Usually placing a boilie on the end and measure back will give you the right spot to slide it back to.

With the ring in place form an overhand loop so the ring is in the middle of the loop. Tease it down so the ring is in the perfect place. If you find you positioned it wrong you can always undo the knot and move it to the correct position.

Once the ring is in place and cinched down take the point of the hook and slide it down the ring. Make sure the bend is going towards the boilie like a normal rig would look.

Make sure everything is lined up and simply tie the rest like you would a hair rig. Slide the line down through the eye and then come back with wraps around the shank. I prefer around 5-6 wraps but you can do as many or as little as you like. Wet the line and pull tight and we are ready for the next step.

Take a piece of shrink tube and cut it in half. Slide it up the line and over the knot around the eye of the hook. We want to barely go over the end of the loops so once we shrink it the line will hold tight in place.

Next step if fire up the burner and bring some water to a boil. Once it begins to steam take the rig and steam down the tubing. Keep in mind while it is still hot you want to bend it downwards to create an aggressive turn in the tubing. This will allow for a quicker flip of the hook and some insane holds in the mouth of the carp. Also while you have the kettle steaming take your line and run it over the steam. This will take away any memory in the line from being wound around the spool. Go back and forth a few times and your line will be perfectly straight now and ready for action.

The final step is tie and overhand loop or figure of eight knot and attach it to your main line. You are now ready to go land some monsters! This rig is very easy to tie and only requires a few materials to make it happen. Your catch rate improvement will be very noticeable to say the least. I know I was quite surprised when I started to land more fish on this rig.

Hope you enjoyed this rig article. I will be having plenty more in the near future so you can face any situation that comes up while carp fishing.

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Multi Rig How To Tutorial for Carp Fishing

2016-07-04T11:41:00.001-07:00

Multi Rig How To

So spring is flying by and we are almost into summer. A lot of anglers ask me some of the rigs I use while out carp fishing. I really am a simple person and prefer my fishing to be as simple as the fish allow it to be. With that said sometimes the fish can outsmart you and upping your game and rig selection can be crucial to landing fish that are not caught often or at all.

I have used this rig for a few years and it was not until this year that I have really started to perfect it along with the techniques for when to use it. This rig is the Multi Rig and so far this season has landed a lot of fish for myself.

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW FROM START TO FINISH!

A lot of times weed never dies in a lake and you will find yourself with a layer on the bottom. With a multi rig you can have your bait above all of this and present the bait perfectly. Granted the multi rig can be used as a bottom rig as well I personally prefer it for pop up baits as it can be very effective.

Larger fish tend to not go vertical when they feed and having a rig that allows you to be a few inches off of the bottom can appear to large fish to be on the bottom since their bellies often times make them feed different due to the size of the fish. This presents a prime opportunity to take advantage of this feeding style that you can capitalize on. I have landed a ton of fish on the rig this spring including a few 30lb fish. I have been using the new CC Moore Elite Range Golden Spice pop ups in 14mm and tearing the place apart

If you follow the pictures you will see that it is not too difficult to tie. Step one is taking a section of Korda N-Trap and cutting off 12-14 inches. I prefer the semi stiff because it works better in my opinion for this rig.

Step 2 is forming an overhand loop section. Determine how high you want your pop up to sit off the bottom and add around ¾ inch because once you tie the rig you will lose a little from the knot and such. I prefer to get my rig around 2-3 inches off the bottom so factor this in. Tease the knot down so you do not waste any line and pull tight.

Step 3 is pinching the end of the loop and sliding it through the eye of the Krank Choddy size 4 hook. This can be a little tricky so take your time and you will be fine. Also add a large rig ring on as well for your pop up later on. Once the ring is on slide over the hook and pull back so you have a D around ½ inch in length or to your desired preference.

Step 4 is taking the Strippa Tool and pulling back 3/8 -1/2 inch of coating so it creates a pivot point behind the overhand knot. You can add the Dark Matter putty on at this point also around the knot.

Step 5 is something I personally do. Before you tie on the overhand loop on the end of the rig I place on a Dark Matter Anti Tangle Sleeve and this will help to kick away the rig from your lead. Once I slide this on I then tie my overhand loop which you can connect with a QC Swivel.

Step 6 is tying on the pop up. There are several ways to do so but I find taking a section of bait floss and folding it in half works best for me. I take a splicing needle and press it through the pop up and grab the folded half of the bait floss and pull it through the pop up and place a rig stop and pull tight. I then tie 3 overhand loops to attach it to the rig ring and hit it with the lighter so I can blob the ends down.

The cool part about this rig is you can easily change pop ups any time and also if you ding the hook you can easily undo the rig and change out hooks as seen in the video without having to retie a completely new rig. This saves a lot of time and material while out fishing.

I have caught a lot of fish on this rig and I am confident you will do the same as well. All of the supplies can be found at www.bigcarptackle.com

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Fire Starter for Fishing or Camping

2016-02-23T20:58:00.003-08:00

: D.I.Y. Fire Starter

D.I.Y Fire Starter How To

A Fire Starter is very easy to make and not very expensive.I really enjoy the outdoors. No matter if you like to fish , hunt , camp or any other various activities you will find yourself at some point probably wanting to build a fire. A fire can bring warmth on the coldest of days. You can also cook of course on a fire so if you are doing any of the various activities mentioned above this is a great way to enjoy the outdoors for a longer period of time. Also as the day turns into night fire can provide a light source as well so you can see your surroundings.

This is the easiest way to make a fire starter which can be used even in wet conditions. All you need are some 100% cotton balls which you can buy anywhere and petroleum jelly (vaseline). I simply fold a Ziploc back inside out and scoop some of the petroleum jelly inside. I add some cotton balls and work it into the cotton. Once ready all I have to simply do is pull out a soaked cotton ball and light on fire. You will see that it will stay lit a lot longer and make it that much easier to build a fire.

100% Cotton Balls

Petroleum Jelly ( Vaseline)

Vaseline into the Ziploc

Cotton Balls into the Ziploc Bag

Mix the cotton balls and Vaseline inside of the bag.

Light the cotton ball on fire.

The cotton ball will now burn slowly.

This is a very slow burn time allowing you to have a better chance of getting your fire lit in time.

Below is my YouTube video or you can click here Video that shows you step by step how to create your own fire starter in only a few steps. I also included a supply list beneath the video as well so you know exactly what to buy. Most supply items can be bought from local stores such as a dollar type store, chain store or other outlets you may have near you locally. These are very inexpensive to make as well.

Supplies Needed

100% Cotton Balls
Petroleum Jelly ( Vaseline )
Ziploc Bag
Matches , Lighter , Magnesium Rod

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 21 December 2015 out now Carp Fishing

2015-11-28T19:21:00.000-08:00

The new Carpoholics Anonymous Magazine is out now. This is my first cover shot with my new PB Mirror which I am very excited about both. I have been carp fishing for nearly 10 years now and have been promoting the sport since day one since it is so much fun.

I have two articles in this issue. The first one talks about some of my adventures this year all over while exploring some new lakes and fishing some old ones also.

I have a Korda Snowman Rig article also in the magazine showing all the steps from start to finish in how to tie your own. It is very easy to learn and if you have any questions please ask. Thanks for reading!

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 17 September 2015 out now Carp Fishing

2015-10-29T07:15:00.000-07:00

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 18, September 2015

Totally Free Carp Fishing Magazine. Subscribe today.

Current Issue September issue #18 http://joom.ag/Gklp

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Daniel Slaby,Ciprian Muresan, Rick Slinker, Brian Wingard, Ena Milnavic, Laura Snook, Billie Eldridge, Rick Slinker, Paulo Nestor, Dave Blackie, Paula Feeney, Jeff Skelton Carp Hunter, Leigh Hemsleys, James Sanders, Denice Fox Hall, Bite Alarms

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 16 August 2015 out now Carp Fishing

2015-08-01T08:47:00.001-07:00

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 16, August 2015

In this issue starting on page 46 I have a how to make cork ball pop ups article using CC Moore products that is very easy to follow along with a video to show you step by step. I will continue on with this series showing you other tips for this as well.

Other contributors in the magazine include. Charlie Snook, Paul Heseltine, Leigh Hemsley, Dean Scarrett, Rick Slinker, Laura Snook, Brian Wingard, Pawel Sander, Paula Feeney, William Muschett, Kathleen Kelly, Kristain Horlock, Craig Welch, Adam Wilson

Carpoholics Anonymous Carp Fishing Magazine Introduction

2015-07-13T21:02:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to give a shout out to Carpoholics Anonymous Magazine. I started to write some articles for them a few months back and it is a free magazine you can find online to read. It has everything from beginner to advanced and everything in between.

Here is their homepage. https://www.camagfree.com

Here is the direct link to the magazines. Sign up for the mailing list to get free monthly issues sent to your inbox. https://www.camagfree.com/magazine-library.html

July Carp Fishing Updates for my YouTube Channel

2015-07-03T17:59:00.003-07:00

It has been a very fast spring and here we are right into summer. I am behind on editing videos so expect a lot more soon. My big announcement is that I have signed onto Team Trakker and you can check out all of their pages found here for great information and photography.

http://trakkerproducts.co.uk/

Instagram https://instagram.com/trakker_carp/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TrakkerProducts

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 16 July 2015 out now Carp Fishing

2015-06-29T20:51:00.000-07:00

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 16, July 2015

I have a summer time spod mix article which starts on page 28. Lots of good information for getting a very attractive mix that fish love.

Delkim Alarm Sensitivity and how they handle wind and waves review

2015-06-16T12:32:00.002-07:00

Every so often I hear of anglers saying they get false beeps on their Delkim Ltd alarms. It was a windy day and I just wanted to show that once you learn the settings you can eliminate any false beeps may have even in heavy waves.

Underwater Release of Common Carp using my GoPro Hero4 Black

2015-05-26T21:35:00.003-07:00

I wanted to release a teaser of an upcoming video. I wanted to show the common carp release using my gopro and the underwater footage with it. Thanks for watching.

Delkim Alarm TX-I Green Night Time Run Carp Fishing 2015

2015-05-22T13:22:00.002-07:00

Time for a night screamer with my Delkim TXI alarms. The green one went off and I about knocked my pod over in the process. You can hear my drag on my reel getting a workout also.

Common Carp Catch and Release 30lb GoPro Hero4 Black CPR

2015-05-16T11:40:00.004-07:00

I just wanted to upload a nice release of a 31lb 12oz common carp caught and released back to be caught another day. The Trakker weigh sling makes for easy release of the fish back into the water. Plenty more angling videos to come!

North American Carp Angler Magazine out now from The Carp Anglers Group

2015-05-13T17:52:00.001-07:00

The new North American Carp Angler Magazine is out now and free to read. This is provided by the Carp Anglers Group. There are a lot of great articles including one from myself with my Austin Texas trip earlier this year and my first Texas carp.

Delkim Alarm Quick Run 2015 for Carp Fishing

2015-05-07T13:39:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to upload a quick Delkim Run during the day. We all love to hear the alarms screaming with a fish on the other end of the line.

Puff Tutorial Part 3 How to make Puffs / Puffed Corn for Carp fishing

2015-04-27T16:15:00.001-07:00

Time for Part #3 on my puff series showing how to make some puffs with betaine which is a sweetener and also fruit zest concentrate. You can buy them here also. http://amzn.to/18J8t2V I get a lot of requests and a lot of my paylake friends enjoy using puffs. I am going to start a series on how to prepare puffs various ways over the course of time. I will also use various additives so you have a variety on the banks. We will start out easy with this one showing you a standard puff and how to prepare it.

Line Choices for my carp fishing in 2015 Korda Subline or Touchdown

2015-04-06T19:32:00.002-07:00

I always like to talk about new products I get or why I like a certain product. Today I am going over the Korda Touchdown line and also the Subline. Both are great line choices and I go over a few reasons why I switched to Touch Down this year.

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 13 April 2015 out now Carp Fishing

2015-04-05T10:44:00.003-07:00

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 13, April 2015
Winners of the 2015 Lake Fork Texas 72 Carp & Buffalo Challenge, Marcin Szydlowski & Henryk Burza, Brian Wingard, Rick Slinker, Christine Stout, Wild Carp Companies Joshua Leach, UK's Laura Snook, Charlie Snook, Marc Lyons, Jodi Plant, Terry Howlings, Richie Eldridge, Jeff Skelton Carp Hunter

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 11 February 2015 out now Carp Fishing

2015-02-03T17:05:00.001-08:00

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 11, February 2015
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Christine Stout, Jeff Skelton Carp Hunter, Charlie Snook, Billie Eldridge American Carp Girl, Mark Gray, Mirror Pool Fisheries, Terry Howlings, Laura Snook, Bivvy Talk, Sam Panter, Barry Jock Carpador

North American Carp Angler NACA out now Free to read featuring Alan Blair

2015-02-03T12:48:00.002-08:00

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Cygnet Spod Bucket Adaptor Kit Installation how to

2014-12-16T16:36:00.001-08:00

I just received my Spod Bucket Adaptor Kit from Cygnet and decided to do an instructional video on installing the legs and getting it all set up. It only takes about 10 minutes to achieve and figured I would do a step by step with video to show how to do so. I added a video also if you want to follow along that way as well. I will later show it in action.

First step is to get your tools ready for the job. Below you can see a photo of everything you will need to get the job done.

1. Drill

2. 5/16" drill bit

3.tape of some sort (I used drywall tape)

4. drywall screw

5.pencil,pen,marker

6.tape measuer

7 phillips screwdriver wider head

After you get your tools sorted you will then begin the process of adding the first bracket onto the bucket. Simply place some tape on the side and align the bracket past the handles. This will reduce the chances of the plastic cracking while you drill.

Align the adapter with the lip that is around 1 inch below the top of the bucket. Simply hold the adapter and trace into the holes so you have a marked spot to drill.

Now that you have the holes traced take a screw and start a pilot hole. I used a drywall screw since they have a nice point and will puncture the plastic very easily.

Now that you have a pilot hole started simply take your drill bit and slowly drill into the bucket. Going slow will ensure you do not crack the bucket and of course use a sharp drill bit.

Once you are done drilling your two holes simple peel off the tape and clean any edges you may have. Next take your two screws and press them through the holes from the inside of the bucket coming out to the outside. Place your bracket on the bucket and push the screws through the hole. Final step is to place the nuts on the end of the screws and tighten down evenly. Take a phillips screwdriver to do the final tighten from the inside of the bucket.

Now that the first major step is done the rest is basically the same. You will want to take place tape around the bucket. I used drywall tape that I had laying around. Peel the tape off and get a tape measure to determine how long it is. I measured mine and it was 36 inches around the top. Next step is to divide by 3 since we are using 3 legs. This will give you the distance between each adapter as seen below.

Now that we divided by 3 we can mark our tape like the above images. The starting point around the bucket will be the first adapter that we had placed on the bucket already and start the beginning of the tape from the center of the adapter.

Now that you have your marks going around the bucket simply repeat the adapter process as we spoke about above and remember that each adapter needs to be centered to the line on the tape. Once you are done you are ready to screw on your legs!

Now that you have your Cygnet Spod Bucket Adaptor Kit all installed head out to the banks and make spodding a ton easier on your back and body!

You can buy this at Big Carp Tackle found here http://www.bigcarptackle.com/cygnet-spod-bucket-adaptor-kit

Also Check out http://www.cygnettackle.co.uk/ for other great items.

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Trakker Mod 60 Brolly Shelter for Carp Fishing Overview and step by step

2014-11-07T21:42:00.002-08:00

I just finished up a video on the Trakker Mod 60 Brolly. I love this brolly because it has saved me so many times in all weather conditions. It made for a much better fishing trip and of course kept my gear and cameras out of the weather conditions.

Best Carp Fishing Particle Bait Party Mix Corn Hemp Birdseed Tiger Nuts & Spod / Spomb Mix

2014-11-01T08:42:00.002-07:00

I had just finished up an article for The Carp Anglers Group in there NACA ( North American Carp Angler ) Magazine recently and wanted to add the video for it also. The article starts on page 61 and is titled particles 101. The link to the magazine is in the video. Enjoy!

The Carp Anglers Group CAG Fall Big 4 Competition is now open for registration

2014-10-28T18:58:00.003-07:00

The Fall CAG Big Four is now ready for registrations! The event is ran by The Carp Anglers Grouphttp://www.carpanglersgroup.com/forum/index.php?/store/product/129-fall-big-4-2014/

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 8 Nov 2014 out now Carp Fishing

2014-10-28T18:16:00.004-07:00

Carp Fishing Lifestyle

Blowback Rig How To For Big Carp Fishing

Step one for the blowback rig starts out like a majority of all rigs do. We get our supplies in order and you can see in the picture below we really do not need a whole lot to make this rig. We need the following supplies.

Korda N-trap semi stiff and I like the 20lb breaking strain

We need some shrink tubing to match the hook size

Long Shank Hooks

Rig Rings

Scissors

Baiting needle

Kettle to shrink the tubing down with steam

Multi Rig How To Tutorial for Carp Fishing

Fire Starter for Fishing or Camping

D.I.Y Fire Starter How To

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 21 December 2015 out now Carp Fishing

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 17 September 2015 out now Carp Fishing

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 16 August 2015 out now Carp Fishing

Carpoholics Anonymous Carp Fishing Magazine Introduction

July Carp Fishing Updates for my YouTube Channel

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 16 July 2015 out now Carp Fishing

Delkim Alarm Sensitivity and how they handle wind and waves review

Underwater Release of Common Carp using my GoPro Hero4 Black

Delkim Alarm TX-I Green Night Time Run Carp Fishing 2015

Common Carp Catch and Release 30lb GoPro Hero4 Black CPR

North American Carp Angler Magazine out now from The Carp Anglers Group

Delkim Alarm Quick Run 2015 for Carp Fishing

Puff Tutorial Part 3 How to make Puffs / Puffed Corn for Carp fishing

Line Choices for my carp fishing in 2015 Korda Subline or Touchdown

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 13 April 2015 out now Carp Fishing

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 11 February 2015 out now Carp Fishing

North American Carp Angler NACA out now Free to read featuring Alan Blair

Cygnet Spod Bucket Adaptor Kit Installation how to

Trakker Mod 60 Brolly Shelter for Carp Fishing Overview and step by step

Best Carp Fishing Particle Bait Party Mix Corn Hemp Birdseed Tiger Nuts & Spod / Spomb Mix

The Carp Anglers Group CAG Fall Big 4 Competition is now open for registration

Carpoholics Anonymous Issue 8 Nov 2014 out now Carp Fishing