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Plan To Save Yateley

Business man steps up to secure future of historic carp water.

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UK's Finest Carp

Advanced Carp Fishing is compiling a gallery to find the country's best carp - and we need your help!

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Plan To Save Yateley

Plan To Save Yateley

Businessman reveals intentions to save cherished carping venue for future of the sport. Read more

Angling Direct Fox Day

Angling Direct Fox Day

Not to be missed event sees two of carping's big stars visit Norfolk tackle super store. Read more

Red Letter Session

Red Letter Session

Angler defies conditions the bank four 30s and a new PB. Read more

Tornado Hits Fishery

Tornado Hits Fishery

Freak weather event rips through one of UK's most popular venues. Read more

New Look ACF!

New Look ACF!

Britain's best big-carp mag just got even better. Read more

Run of 40lb Commons

Run of 40lb Commons

Big fish water wakes up as string of impressive commons come on the bank. Read more

Huge Big Fish Haul

Huge Big Fish Haul

Angler catches three biggest fish lake in a row for session of a life time. Read more

New World Record

New World Record

Women's best broken as British angler lands French monster of over 80lb. Read more

Big Discount on Tackle

Big Discount on Tackle

Chain store offers generous discount on gear - but you'll have to be quick! Read more

Unique Underwater Footage

Unique Underwater Footage

Biggest ever English carp filmed taking bait under water. Read more

Huge Show Announced

Huge Show Announced

Top manufacturers to launch 'Motor Show' of angling and need your input. Read more

86lb Common Banked

86lb Common Banked

Massive specimen rocks world record after its capture from famous French venue. Read more

RSPB Sets Sights on Wraysbury

RSPB Sets Sights on Wrays…

Fears grow as society might be looking to turn historic water into bird sanctuary. Read more

44lb Common On Zig

44lb Common On Zig

Impressive specimen falls to zig and sloppy spod tactics. Read more

Massive Brace for 96lb

Massive Brace for 96lb

Stunning pair of specimens weigh in at over 52lb and 44lb each for a staggering brace. Read more

Free Shows Announced

Free Shows Announced

Top carp tackle company to run series of free days across the UK. Read more

Surrey Lake On Fire

Surrey Lake On Fire

Fish go on the feed at famous Surrey fishery as record numbers of big carp are banked. Read more

Angling Direct Fox Day

Angling Direct Fox Day

Essex tackle shop to play host to top Fox anglers for the day. Read more

Instinct Brings 30

Instinct Brings 30

Listening to his gut puts carper onto bigger fish during session. Read more

Can Cemex Be Saved?

Can Cemex Be Saved?

Mixed opinions as concern over future of historic waters grows. Read more

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Zig Delivers New PB

Zig Delivers New PB

Brace of named fish topped by 35lb specimen fall to dog biscuit tactics. Read more

Move To Save Cemex Waters

Move To Save Cemex Waters

Angling Trust announces plan to protect historic waters for future of our sport. Read more

Maker Fools 39

Maker Fools 39

Top Fox man lands big mirror from southern syndicate. Read more

New Stanwick Record

New Stanwick Record

Big common come to the bank to set new best for Northamptonshire venue. Read more

Angling Direct Korda Day

Angling Direct Korda Day

Not to be missed event sees one of carping's big stars visit Norwich tackle super store. Read more

Fareham's Late Lump

Fareham's Late Lump

Top angler bags big mirror on final night of the season. Read more

Brace of 40s

Brace of 40s

Two bites, two 40s as single bait approach pays off. Read more

Learn For Less

Learn For Less

Big carp firm's tuition service now offered at best prices ever. Read more

Cemex Angling Sale

Cemex Angling Sale

Company's waters will go on the market in just just over a month's time according to estate agent. Read more

Angling Ambassadors

Angling Ambassadors

Host of stars, including Terry Hearn, join Angling Trust to fight for future of sport. Read more

Cemex For Sale

Cemex For Sale

Future uncertain for portfolio of waters with massive angling organisation up for grabs. Read more

Work for Nash

Work for Nash

Brilliant opportunity at one of UK's major carp tackle firms. Read more

Rainbow Success

Rainbow Success

ACF blogger Joe Jagger turns disaster into a stunning common at France's famous venue. Read more

New Issue of ACF TV

New Issue of ACF TV

The March edition now online and packed full of great free content. Read more

Great Finance Offer

Great Finance Offer

Online tackle store launches zero percent finance on vast range of kit. Read more

Sonubaits Guide 2012

Sonubaits Guide 2012

Free guide from bait firm features plenty for the carp angler. Read more

Zig Bags Toe Jam

Zig Bags Toe Jam

First bite at Linch Hill sees common fall to 'hunting' tactics. Read more

Richworth At Linear

Richworth At Linear

Bait firm confirms top consultants will be on hand throughout fishery open day. Read more

UK's Finest Carp

UK's Finest Carp

ACF needs your help to work out the country's finest carp ever to be caught. Read more

New Academy Manager

New Academy Manager

Betteridge takes over at the academy for Greys and Chub Read more

Big Carp Experience Is Go

Big Carp Experience Is Go

Tackle firms announce event at top venue free to all carpers. Read more

Manor Farm's Biggest Out

Manor Farm's Biggest Out

Linear venue's 40 pounder comes to the bank during short session. Read more

New Carp Brand Launched

New Carp Brand Launched

Firm's products set to hit tackle shop shelves next month. Read more

40lb Canal Beauty

40lb Canal Beauty

Stunning fully-scaled mirror comes to the towpath at over 40lb. Read more

First Irish 40

First Irish 40

Historic fish is biggest ever landed in the Emerald Isle. Read more

Big River Common

Big River Common

Trent specimen tips the scales just shy of magic 30lb mark. Read more

€35k Carp Champs

€35k Carp Champs

Biggest prize in European carp fishing announced for 2013. Read more

Trakker 2012 Catalogue

Trakker 2012 Catalogue

First look at this year's offerings from top carping firm. Read more

38lb Frimley Lump

38lb Frimley Lump

Fully-scaled beauty falls for boilie and maggot tactics on Cemex venue. Read more

New Website Launched

New Website Launched

Firm relaunches website with extra features. Read more

Biggest Fish of Winter

Biggest Fish of Winter

Massive 51lb mirror banked following winter warm spell. Read more

'We're Not Closing!

'We're Not Closing!"

Popular tackle shop denies rumors spread about its imminent closure. Read more

Carp Spectacular Weekend

Carp Spectacular Weekend

Midlands to host huge angling event with huge stars and ACF in attendance. Read more

New Website from Avid

New Website from Avid

Top brand relaunches online presence with plenty to take in. Read more

Zig Rigs Changed Forever

Zig Rigs Changed Forever

New innovation by Nash rethinks the art of zigs - and it hits the shops next month. Read more

Tackle Shop Seeks Staff

Tackle Shop Seeks Staff

Top specimen store on the look out for new member of staff. Read more

Angler Freezes To Death

Angler Freezes To Death

Warning to carpers as recent subzero temperatures claim life. Read more

ACF TV Out Now

ACF TV Out Now

Total Angling is the the perfect read for the all round angler. Read more

OUT NOW: Total Angling

OUT NOW: Total Angling

Total Angling is the the perfect read for the all round angler. Read more

MORE BLOGS FROM ACF

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Spring Has Sprung

Spring Has Sprung

DAN WILDBORE has finally caught a few fish, and some crackers too. Here’s how it all went. Read more

Still Plugging Away

Still Plugging Away

JOE JAGGAR continues his pursuit on his Northants venue and takes a break with his girlfriend, catching a carp or... Read more

Getting Ziggy

Getting Ziggy

Ed Betteridge takes a look at how zig rigs could have you catching more than your fair share of carp... Read more

An Exciting Start

An Exciting Start

This week JOE JAGGAR makes a start on his new syndicate water, where he hopes to catch a few uncaught... Read more

Make Up Your Mind

Make Up Your Mind

LEWIS PORTER vents his frustrations with the recent weather but still managed to catch a carp or two. Read more

A Fitting Way To End

A Fitting Way To End

It’s the final week of the season on The Road Lake for SEAN LEVERETT; can he bank one of his... Read more

A Tail Of Success

A Tail Of Success

We catch up with JOE JAGGAR following a trip to Rainbow Lake, where he breaks his PB mirror – twice Read more

Off To A Flier!

Off To A Flier!

LEWIS PORTER’s spring season gathers pace as his spring campaign takes an unexpected turn and carp to over 32lb grace... Read more

In Search Of The Royal

In Search Of The Royal

SEAN LEVERETT keeps us up to date with his recent activities; working on the Sticky stand at carp shows and... Read more

A return to Rainbow Lake

A return to Rainbow Lake

JOE JAGGAR reports from the banks of the big-fish Mecca, Rainbow Lake, in France. Read more

Work, Work And More Work!

Work, Work And More Work!

Fox International’s media manager, LEWIS PORTER, unveils some of his hectic schedule, resulting in little fishing but striving progression in... Read more

On The Road

On The Road

It’s all been happening on CEMEX Angling’s Road Lake as SEAN LEVERETT has been watching the inhabitants wake up with... Read more

Light at the end of the tunnel

Light at the end of the t…

With signs of spring in the air, JOE JAGGAR looks at his forthcoming trip to the home of the world... Read more

Progress at last!

Progress at last!

Spring has arrived and there are bites to be had. LEWIS PORTER entertains with his latest blog. Read more

A bite from under the ice!

A bite from under the ice…

Big-fish man SEAN LEVERET endures subzero conditions, smashes the ice and even manages to hook a carp. Read more

“I CAN’T WAIT”

“I CAN’T WAIT”

Joe Jaggar’s champing at the bit to try out an all-new, big-fish venue. Read more

Frustrating Times

Frustrating Times

Fox International’s media manager, Lewis Porter,  looks at making the most of the current, freezing conditions. Read more

A late cold snap!

A late cold snap!

Ed Betteridge takes a look at a rig and bait combo that he has the utmost confidence in at this... Read more

Fond Memories

Fond Memories

Sean Leveret kicks off his new blog with a look back at his productive winter season before explaining what’s in... Read more

The Apache

The Apache

ACF's Dan Wildbore spends time on the bank with 'The Apache'. Read more

A change of plan

A change of plan

Northern big-carp specialist Joe Jaggar kicks off his brand-new ACF blog. Read more

Hitting the Ground Running

Hitting the Ground Runnin…

Fox International’s media manager Lewis Porter kicks off his new blog Read more

And so it begins

And so it begins

Welcome to Ed Betteridge's first blog on the Advanced Carp Fishing website. Read more

What’s Occurring!

What’s Occurring!

Jon Bones takes a look at the UK’s current big-carp scene, which lakes are fishing and the best way to... Read more

Roll on Spring!

Roll on Spring!

ACF team member Ben Harrison looks forward to heading back out to his Cambridgeshire syndicate, but not before taking advantage... Read more

Planning for Spring

Planning for Spring

Dan Wildbore tells us his plans for the spring season… Read more

Oxlease Overnighter II

Oxlease Overnighter II

With this abnormally warm start to October out of the way and the weather on the turn for the better... Read more

Oxlease Overnighter

Oxlease Overnighter

Sunday night was spent at the prolific Oxlease lake on the linear complex. I had work in the morning and... Read more

World Carp Championships

World Carp Championships

The past month has been a time of my life that I will never forget. I was picked to represent... Read more

Check out our new look

Check out our new look

So, what do you think of the new-look ACF website? Getting this sorted has taken quite a while and along... Read more

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CC Moore New Hellraisers Range

CC Moore New Hellraisers …

• Available in seven colours and flavours and 12mm by 14mm dumbbells and 12mm and 14mm round baits Read more

Nash Carp Cradle Deluxe

Nash Carp Cradle Deluxe

• A mat that means the carp won’t touch the floor, increasing safety and the carp’s wellbeing Read more

JAG Prolight Two-Rod Buzz Bars

JAG Prolight Two-Rod Buzz…

• Made from an extremely durable and lightweight aluminium material Read more

Korda Carp-Care Kit

Korda Carp-Care Kit

• Comes with two bottles of antiseptic liquid, one for treating mouth damage and the other for body Read more

30Plus IQ Free-Running Back Leads

30Plus IQ Free-Running Ba…

•  The clip can be pushed in the lead, as hard or soft as you like, depending on how easily... Read more

Matrix Innovations Super Slinky Buzz Bars

Matrix Innovations Super …

• Ultra-slim with the bars’ diameter being only 12mm Read more

Shimano Aero Technium 10000 Magnesium Reel

Shimano Aero Technium 100…

• Magnesium body makes for a 440g weight Read more

Solar Tackle XLong Bullet 30mm Buffer Beads

Solar Tackle XLong Bullet…

• Available in Lake Bed Brown, Sediment Black and Weed Green Read more

Kent Particles Chilli Groundbait

Kent Particles Chilli Gro…

• A blend of spicy ingredients Read more

Fox FX Medium Carryall

Fox FX Medium Carryall

• Features double 10mm zips, Cordura fabric and stiffened EVA handles Read more

ESP Chod Rig Leadcore Leaders

ESP Chod Rig Leadcore Lea…

•  Made from ESP leadcore, this is all you will need on your leader when chod-rig fishing Read more

Bait-Tech Sweetcorn Handy Pack

Bait-Tech Sweetcorn Handy…

• Three flavours – Sweetcorn, Tutti Frutti and Scopex Read more

Diem Cargo Shorts

Diem Cargo Shorts

• Available in military green and Diem camou in S, M, L, XL and XXL Read more

ACE Marker Elastic

ACE Marker Elastic

• Available in green and orange Read more

The Bait & Feed Company The Cell Wafters

The Bait & Feed Company T…

• Made with bottom and pop-up mix to create a neutrally buoyant bait Read more

Avid Carp Floating Corn Stops

Avid Carp Floating Corn S…

• Designed to mimic a grain of sweetcorn. Read more

Dave's Danglers Original Elstow specials

Dave's Danglers Original …

Designed for slack-line fishing, these indicators enable you to fish a tight line from reel to bobbin and a slack... Read more

Solar Tackle Contour Unleaded Leader Material

Solar Tackle Contour Unle…

Despite having my reservations when I first started messing about with Unleaded, it’s now a permanent fixture in my tackle... Read more

Korda Krimping Tool And Krimps

Korda Krimping Tool And K…

This is a great product and makes rig tying with stiff materials easier and neater than tying knots can ever... Read more

Gardner Micromesh PVA

Gardner Micromesh PVA

This is one of the best PVA meshes on the market and it’s one that I repeatedly come back to... Read more

Prologic MAX 4 Nylo-Stretch Chest Waders

Prologic MAX 4 Nylo-Stret…

These waders epitomise all of the features that I look for in a set of fishing waders. Read more

Taska - Tackle Redefined

Taska - Tackle Redefined

Bringing fresh and innovative ideas to the carp market, this all-new brand has something that’s right up your street. Read more

Prologic MAX-4 Grip Trek Boots

Prologic MAX-4 Grip Trek …

A lot lighter weight than you’d expect from a rugged pair of boots, but crucially not at the expense of... Read more

Berkley Whiplash Pro Green

Berkley Whiplash Pro Gree…

This is a fantastic main line with a well-earned reputation, but makes an exceptional line for spodding. Read more

Sticky Pure Krill

Sticky Pure Krill

This stuff really stinks, and it’s thick too, so when you get it all over your hands and gear don’t... Read more

Gardner Mirage Fluorocarbon

Gardner Mirage Fluorocarb…

I’ve been using the 16lb Mirage as a leader material. Read more

Daiwa Tournament 5000T Reels

Daiwa Tournament 5000T Re…

These are a workhorse of a reel and will last forever, so long as you treat them with a bit... Read more

Nash Hog Umbrella

Nash Hog Umbrella

The Hog, and its larger brother the new Groundhog, are a bit of a double-edged sword. Read more

Trakker Products Tempest Air Bivvy

Trakker Products Tempest …

The all-new shelter designed to be the perfect quick-erect, lightweight, bankside home. Read more

Nash Rock Salt

Nash Rock Salt

• A well-kept secret that Nash has now released Read more

CC Moore Frozen Water Snails

CC Moore Frozen Water Sna…

•  High in salt, rich in calcium and other essential nutrients Read more

Thinking Anglers Shocker Boom

Thinking Anglers Shocker …

• Designed to cushion the chod rig when it slides down to the lead Read more

Prologic Walkabout Stalker Bag

Prologic Walkabout Stalke…

• A landing mat that will hold your items of tackle and luggage Read more

Matrix Tiny Treble Buzz Bars

Matrix Tiny Treble Buzz B…

• Front bar is 7½ inches long and the back is 6½ inches Read more

Gardner Tail Rubbers

Gardner Tail Rubbers

• A tapered design to reduce tangles Read more

Fox Royale XL Bedchair

Fox Royale XL Bedchair

• Features a hard-wearing steel frame with a textured black finish Read more

Bait-Tech Pop-Ups

Bait-Tech Pop-Ups

• Hi-viz, fluoro pop-ups Read more

Solar Tackle Easy Strip Coated Hooklink

Solar Tackle Easy Strip C…

• Available in Matt Brown, Green and Sediment Black Read more

JRC Radar DSI Alarm

JRC Radar DSI Alarm

• Sensitivity, volume and tone controls Read more

Korda Leadcore Leaders

Korda Leadcore Leaders

• Three 1m, ready-tied leadcore leaders Read more

Blakes Baits Dairy Cream 10mm Pop-Ups

Blakes Baits Dairy Cream …

• Approximately 70 hook baits per pot Read more

Trakker NXG Bait Caddy

Trakker NXG Bait Caddy

• Features a zip-top design so that the flap can be pushed away from the body Read more

Kent Particles Partiblend And Aniseed

Kent Particles Partiblend…

• A variety of uncooked particles with an aroma of aniseed Read more

Stillwater Bed Rest

Stillwater Bed Rest

• Designed to fit over a bedchair to create a comfortable seat Read more

Daiwa Longbow DF Spod & Marker Rod

Daiwa Longbow DF Spod & M…

One rod, two jobs; this is the new hybrid addition to one of Daiwa’s flagship ranges. Read more

Nash Compact Kool Bag

Nash Compact Kool Bag

The Nash Kool Bag is the ideal way of keeping your food fresh on the bank.  Read more

Enterprise Tackle Black Pop-Up Corn

Enterprise Tackle Black P…

I’ve used plastic corn since I started carp fishing and I always have a selection with me.  Read more

Cygnet Quick Lock Butt Rests

Cygnet Quick Lock Butt Re…

You can only get so excited about butt rests, but these little beauties are fantastic.  Read more

Avid Carp Transit 2 Bag

Avid Carp Transit 2 Bag

This bag is the perfect solution to making best use of the limited space in a brolly or bivvy.  Read more

Fox FX Flatliner Bedchair

Fox FX Flatliner Bedchair

This is the most comfortable bedchair that I have ever spent a night on and that, in a nutshell, sums... Read more

Vision Kenwick 60in Overnight Brolly

Vision Kenwick 60in Overn…

• Features a removable groundsheet, side protection wings and storm poles Read more

X Line Fluorocarbon

X Line Fluorocarbon

• Very fast-sinking fluorocarbon main line Read more

Tails Up Wanger Range Pop-Ups

Tails Up Wanger Range Pop…

• 16mm cork-ball pop-ups that come with an additional boosted liquid dip Read more

Prologic Max 4 Polarising Sunglasses

Prologic Max 4 Polarising…

• Provide UV protection from sunlight Read more

Avid Carp - Carp Couch

Avid Carp - Carp Couch

• Concertina frame folds shut to provide a compact package during transit Read more

Blakes Baits Creamy Chocolate Malt Boilies

Blakes Baits Creamy Choco…

• Digestible base mix filled with milk carbohydrates, making a creamy malt bait Read more

CC Moore Hi-Viz Tiger Nuts

CC Moore Hi-Viz Tiger Nut…

• Three flavours available: Tutti, Pineapple and Creamed Read more

Sonik sks Carp Rod

Sonik sks Carp Rod

• High-modulus carbon blanks Read more

Daiwa Crosscast S Reels

Daiwa Crosscast S Reels

• Gear ratio of 5.1:1 means that it will retrieve 108 centimetres of line per turn Read more

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Spring tips

Question: What are your best tips for the spring?. Everyone says this is the easiest time to catch carp. But,... Read more

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