BCAC- SOLD OUT

So, the British Carp Angling Championship sold out in less than 6 hours!! This is amazing as there are 6 qualifiers, over 6 different weekends at 18 different lakes. This proves that carp fishing is a sport with a huge following and one that i feel is now getting the coverage it deserves. To get the latest info on participants, sponsors etc check out http://www.britishcarpchamps.co.uk/ The site is packed full of useful information. The event is something Team Carp Times will be entering next year...........i just need to select a few anglers to be part of the team. Anyone interested send me a CV :) Watch and keep reading the blog for team news and announcements.

On a separate issue i was watching the One Show..........please don't hold that against me........and i was intrigued by what i saw. The latest craze apparently is instead of having turkey for Christmas dinner is to have carp. The clip went on to talk how a major supermarket chain will be stocking carp frozen that can be eaten. This is something i can't get my head round as i have always caught carp and appreciated it and returned it. The thought of eating one disgusts me quite frankly. i would be interested to hear your views and thoughts on this story.

That is all for now i'm afraid as i still haven't had time to go out although the time is getting nearer as i will have more free time very soon. The rebranding of Carp Times is underway and there will be a new logo and strap line in the new year. Something to look forward too!!

For now tight lines..

P.s if anyone would like to have their picture with their latest carp pic in the blog please send me the weight and where it was caught with the picture (obviously) and i will include some.

BRRRRR.............getting colder!

So its getting colder and the winter tactics are definitely in full swing and there have been some cracking plump, fattened up carp caught from a number of locations. Here is just one of them caught by our friend Mark Casper

Just had a read of Airfields Lakes blog (http://blog.airfieldlakes.com/) and Rich has just stocked Mustang lake with 20 more mirrors the biggest going in just under 16lb. I must find the time to go for a couple of days. On that point i haven't been out for a while. There has been a lot of things going on and they haven't all been fishing related.

On the plus side it is nearly Christmas!!! This is a great time to buy a friend or family member that piece of carping kit they have been needing. Check out our suppliers on Carp Times to have a look where you can source it from (http://www.carptimes.co.uk/tackle).

I imagine lots of you carpers/ angling fans will be emerging on the Norfolk Show ground for the British Carp and Angling Show. I will be there myself but in a networking nature speaking to potential suppliers for the new website not exhibiting. This will be a great event with tutorials, many different suppliers, free goodies and many competitions to enter. Matt Hayes will be amongst the people attending i believe so it will offer a great opportunity to chat to someone who has made a living out of successful angling. For more information have a look and check out the latest updates regarding the show (http://www.britishcarpshow.co.uk/index.htm).
Make sure you keep that weekend free..............21st and 22nd january!!


For now get lucky and don't forget to pack your thermals. Its getting chilly on the................finger tips!!

Carp Times

Complete Revamp!!

So Carp Times will be going under a complete revamp all of which will be revealed in the early part of 2012!!!! 

This is VERY VERY exciting!

 The revamp will include re-branding consisting of a new logo and a new mark. Coinciding with this the current website (www.carptimes.co.uk) will be no longer as we are having a new one designed and built. This is obviously a very exciting time for us at Carp Times and we appreciate all of your support and we will be letting suppliers know of the new advertising ideas. If you are interested in getting an early heads up and might want to be listed on the site or have an advertising space, drop us an email to info@carptimes.co.uk so we can discuss things further. 

If you have any questions or queries about the new site please don't hesitate to contact us.

The power of networking and general update

I wasn't really aware of 'networking events' until my other half started attending them to promote her business (www.norfolkbrides.co.uk). I attended one last night as a 'guest' and discovered what all the fuss was about. For those of you unsure networking events are where business owners/representatives go and chat to other people in hope of getting some work or maybe some recommendations. This is the fundamental idea of the events. However, the benefit often comes when you are not even at the events but in general day to day work as you build up your business links and people recommend your business. I have seen the fruition of this regarding the growth of my fiancés business. It really does have its benefits. Some groups differ but this particular one (www.norwichkitty.com) is laid back, not as formal and extremely cost effective. Most importantly it is growing and growing fast.

Networking definitely benefits your business and I recommend it. I met some businesses that i will be using in the future to help with branding, marketing, wed design and printing. Its all very exciting for us and we are looking forward to big things happening. I appreciate it is taking time with certain things eg. the e-zine and suppliers wanting adverts added to the site. This is all proving tricky at the minute and more will be revealed very soon.

Hope we are all cashing in and catching some fattening carp before the winter definitely gets upon us. For now all the best and get lucky!!

Greedy pike!!!

I was browsing through my local newspaper yesterday when i came across a rather interesting story. The story was about a 12lb pike that unfortunately died after trying to eat a 3lb carp!! When reading it i thought it was extraordinary. I know pike eat some big meals but that was crazy.

Here is the link to the article. Hope you find it interesting............especially the bit about the taxidermist. Maybe i should take up!!

http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/clare_pike_meets_its_match_1_1093245