Advanced Carp Fishing is aimed at the aspirational carper. If you've caught your first twenty, or if you simply want to catch much bigger fish, this is the magazine for you. It's packed full of easy-reading features, eye-pleasing photos and loads of top tips from the best carp anglers in England. In our view it's the carp magazine that sets the standards others aspire to.
Here's what you'll find in the July 2009 issue...
Features
Big-Pit Adventures
Big pits can be daunting places to fish, but not if you’re Nick Helleur. He’s been fishing huge waters for years and spills the beans about his approach.
Stiff? Supple? Confused?
In the second part of his series, Danny Fairbrass reveals when, where and why you should use coated hook links.
The Leadcore Debate
With leadcore leaders attracting so much controversy of late, ACF asked two experienced anglers to explain the pros and cons.
Understanding Carp
Fishery scientist and big-carp man Simon Scott reveals just how good carp eyesight is and how
we can disguise our rigs to fool them.
Big-Carp Tactics
Big-fish ace Darrell Peck explains why he keeps
his rigs simple for all his carping. Check out his three favourite presentations right here.
Regulars
News And Views
All the latest rumours, gossip and news from the carp fishing grapevine.
Fish Finder
ACF profiles three open-access waters, including the prolific Whelford Pools in Gloucestershire; a great place to bag a few summer twenties.
Reflections
Myles Gibson finally banks his obsession, the stunning Dale common at over 40lb. Join him as he describes the tense finale of his campaign.
Moore Meanderings
Is there more to Rainbow Lake than the famous Swim 19? Dave Moore heads out to investigate.
Inside The Mind
Now summer’s finally here, let Jim Shelley show you how he catches loads of big carp off the surface, year after year.
Essentials
Top northern angler Lewis Clayton reveals the kit that he’d be lost without on the bank.
Weekender
Steve Renyard realises a big ambition by banking a 40-pounder for the ACF cameras. Discover how he banked his new PB from the margins
Advanced Rig Design
Nash consultant Jerry Hammond ties up the rig that he uses to bank big carp from circuit waters all around the country.
Masterclass
Our panel of experts stretches its grey matter to answer your questions and help you bank more and bigger carp this summer.
Ian Chillcott’s Carp Diary
Catch up with the escapades of in-form carper Ian Chillcott. After banking another target fish, he’s not letting up the pace.
Five-Minute Interview
Big-carp catcher and all-round top bloke Dave Levy gives us a glimpse inside his carp fishing world.
Reviewed
We Saw It, We Liked It...The ACF team takes a closer look at the gear that caught our collective eyes this month. See what we think then make your own mind up.
Tackle Box
This is the complete guide to the gear that you’ll all be after in 2009. See it previewed here first, then get down to the shop and buy it.
In Demand
We profile a selection of top gear from terminal-tackle giant Korda Developments. Does the kit live up to the hype?
On Tests
Camo Core, the new hook-link material from ACE gets the ACF review treatment along with Core-Lite hangers.
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