Mid November saw Mainline man, Max Cottis venture across Europe to fish the emerging venue, Lake Sumbar in Croatia as part of an organised trip by Carping Adventurers.Following a 16 hour drive which was broken up by an overnight stopover in Graz, Austria Max, along with fishing partner Jasper Ber... read more

Looking for a great Christmas gift or a carpy winter read? Well our very own Mike 'Spug' Redfern has been in touch with an update to his book availablity...   Carping Mad3 is now postage free in the UK for the Christmas period. Its 420 pages BIG, features a load of laughs, funny... read more

There seems to be no stopping Mainline carper Greg Ellis where big-fish captures are concerned! The Essex carper has been in touch recently following a four fish catch from a tricky Lea Valley Pit. A list of fish that included a 36lb mirror and 33lb common, carp eclipsed by one of Gregs targets -... read more

Mainline all-rounder Dean Macey has been in touch following a very special trip in seach of big River barbel... “As soon as the clocks go back I normally find myself putting the carp sticks away and getting all my chub and barbel gear ready for the winter cam... read more

Mainline all-rounder, Dean Macey has just returned from a very special trip to France as you'll soon discover... “Three years ago, I was introduced to a VERY special venue in France. Unknown to many, it’s as far from a commercial as can be. Fallen trees,... read more