Choosing the right carp scale is not as straightforward as it may seem. Currently, there are two types of carp scales available on the market. These are mechanical scales and digital scales. Both types have their own disadvantages and advantages. When selecting a scale, it's also important to consider the size of the fish we are catching, as there are scales with both smaller and larger weight capacities.

Choosing the right carp antiseptic is not as obvious as it may seem. The market is flooded with a multitude of antiseptics that vary in composition, density, and properties. For most anglers, an antiseptic is an antiseptic regardless of the brand, type, etc. Often, people buy the cheapest antiseptics just to have something in their bag, but that's not the point. We should always use antiseptics on every caught fish, not only by applying or spraying the wound from the hook but also on areas of the fish's body where there are injuries or, for example, missing scales after contact with a landing net or unhooking mat.

In today's world, most carp anglers fish on still waters, and they tend to avoid rivers based on stereotypes that carp are hard to come by in rivers, or even that catching a carp in a river is a miracle. It's common knowledge that fishing in still waters is generally easier than in flowing waters, but this doesn't mean that there are no carp in rivers. You just have to find them...

Winter carp fishing can be quite a challenge. When the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, carp become less active than in the warmer months. With proper preparation for such fishing conditions, there's a high probability that we will conclude our session with success in the form of a winter carp.

Preserving freshly made boilies so that they can be stored in good condition for an extended period is not always obvious to everyone. There are several proven methods for long-term storage of boilies without compromising their quality. When making boilies by hand, the ability to store them for longer, especially when producing larger quantities, is extremely important.

Handmade boilies are becoming increasingly popular due to much better accessibility to components and equipment required for boilie production than in the past. To make cost-effective boilies, we don't need a large variety of ingredients. It's crucial that the proportions of the ingredients are correct so that the boilies are attractive to fish and easy to roll, but most importantly, economical.

Let's start by defining what a carp mat is. A carp mat is a type of cradle made from material or mesh designed for the safe, short-term containment of fish out of water for the purpose of unhooking, disinfecting, weighing, and photographing. The mat provides protection for the fish against harmful contact with the ground such as grass, sand, stones, etc.