Wilson: Catch Carp

by John Wilson

P owerful, hard-fighting and beautiful to look at, large carp are one of the most exciting and highly prized catches for the dedicated angler. However, carp of all sizes are found in lakes, gravel pits and some rivers throughout the country, and all provide challenging and rewarding fishing. John Wilson shows that it is not necessary to buy expensive, highly specialized tackle or to spend days concocting your own exotic baits. John Wilson is Britain's top angler, fishing writer and presenter of the Go Fishing television series. He brings his usual enthusiasm, energy and experience to this indispensable guide, providing all the advice and information you need to get more out of your fishing. Essential advice for the novice and experienced angler alike Detailed analysis of the fish's habitat, behaviour and feeding habits A comprehensive study of the best baits and how to use them. Rigs and techniques for all conditions fully explained. Illustrated with over 80 full-colour photographs and clear diagrams.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published April 25, 1991

About the author

John Wilson MBE (born 1943) is a British angler who has been involved with angling television production for the last 20 years featuring on Channel 4 Television and more recently on the digital TV channel, Discovery Real Time. Wilson was voted 'The Greatest Angler of all Time' in a 2004 poll by readers of the Angling Times Newspaper.

Wilson was born in Enfield, London where he fished on the River Lea. He had careers in hairdressing, the Merchant Navy and printing before opening his own fishing tackle shop based in Norwich in 1971. Wilson now lives at Great Witchingham, Norfolk where he fishes on his local River Wensum and owns his own lake complex.