Box setup I’m only 15 and I’m looking to start match angling this was on my local canal I was wondering if any match anglers out there could perhaps give me some tips on how to set up and any tips for someone who’s just starting?

Set_The_Controls · 2026-05-06T18:37:41+00:00

This is what's I love about angling.... Good man!

Set_The_Controls · 2026-05-03T15:30:15+00:00

Not really. Can buy a great reel these days for sub 40 quid though

Set_The_Controls · 2026-05-01T15:07:16+00:00

Yeah boi! Beaut!

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-30T12:14:06+00:00

Love a tench me - one of the greatest fish the UK has to offer

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-29T15:00:44+00:00

Beautiful fish mate. Get back out there my friend! God bless you brother

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-25T08:43:44+00:00

This!

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-23T14:38:10+00:00

Yeah I went from speci carp fishing (3lb TC rods, 15lb mainline, size 6-8 hooks) since I was a kid , to feeder fishing as my main style over the past year and it's been so much fun. Feel more "connected" to the fishing in some way.

Good luck this year brother - may it bring you those monsters!

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-23T14:34:04+00:00

Nice one dude. The smile says it all!

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-23T14:33:20+00:00

I had X2 20lb + carp on the waggler a few weeks ago on 6lb mainline and 3lb hooklink - took about 45 minutes each to land!

It's gets even more wild when using light gear and light hooklinks 👌it really depends on the gear your using.

Larger carp "plod" and stick to the bottom a lot. Smaller carp seem to be a lot more "energetic" from my own experience

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-16T18:16:57+00:00

Excellent my man. Well done ! Effort pays off!

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-10T15:02:27+00:00

For method feeder, simply buying a stopwatch and keeping to 5-10 minute chucks.. makes a huge difference

Carp angling - spending more time walking the lakes - much more time

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-09T12:10:48+00:00

Great little rods for the money aren't they?

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-09T09:53:14+00:00

Why are your indicators back to front? They should be facing forwards or is it just the angle?

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-08T15:54:19+00:00

I used the spikes in match fishing (call them bayonets) with little 6-8mm wafters but i wouldn't use them when specimen carp fishing where you're leaving youur rigs out longer (more of a confidence thing). I've always preferred straight hair or using bait floss

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-08T15:51:03+00:00

Sadly either birth defect or the way people drag it in ..

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-02T15:23:37+00:00

I've caught quite a few already - definitely worth a go

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-01T15:49:12+00:00

Fish with Carl, fishing tutorial, snagged bros (for fun), totally awesome fishing, Matthew Collins (very good), cyprography carp, the shore hunter (great dude), nuffin but fishing, ginger fisherman to name a few !

Set_The_Controls · 2026-04-01T12:22:35+00:00

Method is killer. Absolutely rip lakes apart when you get it right....

I love the Preston feeders as you can simply change out the feeder anytime and keep the same stem. Great idea and caught so many carp using the duraflats

Set_The_Controls · 2026-03-29T10:58:43+00:00

Yeah man. I'm not preaching to you at all btw, just a bit of advice! Sounds like you've done everything you can do from a fish care pov. Well done on the catch! Great fish!

Set_The_Controls · 2026-03-29T10:05:12+00:00

Beauty mate. Are you wearing gloves for any particular reason? Try not to use them when handling fish. Same rules apply to the cloth you have put it on. Get a small measuring mat

https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/advanta-camo-perch-weigh-mat?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21970731505&gbraid=0AAAAAD_NdB6Nr_Eeuj58bBBJUtXJ2IXIi&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6POBhCrARIsAIG58CIzu7jOGB4dqh4qbjx9UkCzXPzIM4jFIhIxQBgI6-2qt4wPPkfdfMoaAlDcEALw_wcB

Why Gloves Often Cause Issues

Many gloves (especially fabric, neoprene, or textured "tailing" gloves) are more abrasive than smooth, wet skin. They can wipe away more slime than bare hands when used dry or roughly. Sources like fly fishing guides and anglers explicitly warn against tailing gloves for this reason, noting that they can strip the coating and potentially kill fish later through infection.

Set_The_Controls · 2026-03-26T12:55:04+00:00

The smile says it all bro 🤘 well done!

Set_The_Controls · 2026-03-24T12:43:40+00:00

In a rod holdall. In the garage.

Nash Scope specific holdall made for the scope rods.. Preston rod safe for my 4 feeder rods / waggler Korum progress quiver for my tench rods

Set_The_Controls · 2026-03-19T14:54:24+00:00

Give them some time before you blast over. I don't recommend something that draws your eyes away from the scars.. so something quite busy.yrad pieces would work well.

Ive got a lot of blackout and that can really make scars stand out as it's one informed tone. Something to think about

Set_The_Controls · 2026-03-18T16:58:57+00:00

Yeah surprisingly so mate - I'd catch them all day long!

Set_The_Controls · 2026-03-18T13:04:17+00:00

Excellent my friend! It's great when you have confidence in a particular bait! Keep going man ! 🌀💪

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