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  • Winter Carp Fishing Expert Tips To Help You To Easily Improve Your Catches!
    By: Tim Richardson | -
    Revealed here are some little secrets to get you started on the best fishing season you ever had! In this very special carp fishing article are some thoughts insights and experiences which will help you see unseen blocks to your catches that you will not have ever realised existed! Focus your attention on the details revealed! Whether you are an experienced angler or just a beginner they will make all the difference to your fishing for life!

    I expect you are most likely think ...

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  • The Best Carp Fishing Presents You Could Ever Want This Year!
    By: Tim Richardson | -
    The search for carp fishing presents is daunting so why not learn from the experience of an angler in the sport for 30 years? It will surprise you to know which things are most valued, appreciated and genuinely will impact most upon your enjoyment and will most improve your catches!

    I first became a passionate angler as a child. It has enriched my life and taught me many things never taught in any book in school. I had little support from disinterested parents and my fishing ...

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  • The Best Carp Fishing Gifts You Could Ever Need!
    By: Tim Richardson | -
    The search for carp fishing presents is daunting so why not learn from the experience of an angler in the sport for 30 years? It will surprise you to know which things are most valued, appreciated and genuinely will impact most upon your enjoyment and will most improve your catches!

    I first became a passionate angler as a child. It has enriched my life and taught me many things never taught in any book in school. I had little support from disinterested parents and my fishing ...

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  • Great Carp Fishing In France
    By: Pierre uq Black | - France happens to be an incredibly widely used destination for the carp angler, especially with a wide variety of carp lakes in France choose from and many that have carp in excess of 40lb to 50lb plus.

    However, because of the sheer size of the actual carp, you do need to have good gear in which to land these types of fish. The majority of people recommend highly as a minimum a 2 and 3/4 test curve fishing rod or maybe more, in addition baitrunner reels would be a must. Everyone act ...

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  • Types Of Survival Kits For Adventurous People
    By: Kristi Ambrose | - The adventure medical kits are designed for people who are fond of traveling and adventures. Each survival kit has its own uses. Tactical medical solutions can train those who are in situations of combating emergency.

    Fundamentals - a simple first aid kit serves the purpose of emergency. It is a lightweight kit with all the basic required components. Expedition kit is designed for expedition team and includes oral rehydration salts, water purification and disinfectant tables, dia ...

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  • Introductory Points For Getting A Bivouac Tent
    By: Barry Dacron | - The bivy sack could be the simplest sort of outside shelter which you can have. It will allow you to enjoy your trip outdoors. These bivy bags are easily transportable and very simple to make use of so you surely will not have any problem utilizing them. There is also adequate room for you to lie down and be comfy. Plenty of people who use a bivy enjoy an excellent view every morning.

    One of the principal capabilities of the bivvy sack is to help keep the sleeping bag waterless and ...

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  • Trakker Bivvies - What To Look For In A Bivvy
    By: Nick Gent | - Carp fisherman that fish overnight sessions by the lakeside will no doubt treasure a good quality fishing bivvy tent to keep out the downpour and wind that the UK and Europe inevitably dishes out whilst we are fishing. If an angler becomes wet, freezing and uncomfortable whilst fishing they will shortly give up and go back home.

    Bivvy design has considerably improved in modern years and the manufacture quality gets better and better with many new advancements in fabric quality, fram ...

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  • Bivy Sack Guide
    By: James Coffeman | - If you are searching for bivy sack, you need to delve into every one of your choices.

    If you like ultra light travel, you are going to have to consider what sleeping solution to choose. By far, the lightest option to choose is to go with a bivy sack. A bivy sack is a special ultra light sleeping solution where you basically get into a specially designed bag. This bag is weather resistant and will help keep you warm and dry, regardless of the weather.

    What's a bivvy sack? A ...

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  • Fishing Bivvies - Why Not Have Some Comfort On The Bank?
    By: Nick Gent | - Carp anglers that spend overnight sessions on the by the lakeside will no doubt appreciate a good quality fishing bivvy tent to keep out the rain and wind that the UK and Europe inevitably dishes out whilst we are fishing. If an angler becomes wet, cold and uncomfortable whilst fishing they will soon give up and go home.

    Bivvies have considerably improved in design and build quality in recent years with many new improvements in frame design, fabric quality and weight issues so now t ...

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  • Things To Consider When Buying A Fishing Bivvy
    By: Nick Gent | - When purchasing a fishing bivvy they are many factors to consider to suit the individual angler's needs. We give you some top tips to look out for.

    Fishing bivvies have considerably improved over the last decade with new improvements in frame design and fabric quality so the angler does not need to spend the night under an old 45" umbrella with their feet sticking out the bottom covered in a bin liner as in days gone by.

    For those who still like an umbrella type shelter ...

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  • How To Set Up An A-frame Tent
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Tents come in various designs and features, made with different materials which results in different advantages and disadvantages and comes in different weights and sizes. Here we'll take a look at how to set up the traditional A-frame tent.

    The A-frame tent is truly a classic tent. If you ask kids to draw a tent, there's a good chance that it will be an A-frame tent.

    Your A-frame tent will include the breathable inner, waterproof flysheet, pegs and tent poles whic ...

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  • How To Camp In Wet Weather
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - If you camp regularly, you're bound to encounter some rainy days even when you thought the day or week would be perfect. We might not be able to predict the weather perfectly each time but there are some things we can do to at least make it a little bit more bearable.

    The most important thing on a rainy day at camp is your tent. You should have a tent that can keep you dry in the worst of weather. Make sure your tent is weatherproof and that it has a ground sheet. This is where mo ...

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  • Some Important Backpacking Tips For Beginners
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Backpacking in the woods in one of the most rewarding vacation you can get (and they're cheap too). It brings you closer to nature, you get to experience its beauty, it makes you fit and more.

    It involves "carrying your house on your back" as some might say. You need to carry your tent, stove, food, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, clothes and other gear around with you in other to sustain yourself. The best advice for backpacking is probably to carry very little weight. Trust me, you' ...

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  • The Newbie's Guide To Choosing A Tent For Camping
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - There are various types of tents to choose from for backpacking. When it comes to the fundamentals of choosing a tent, there are four of them; size, structure, weight and bulk.

    A traditional type of tent is the A-frame tent. It's called that because it forms the shape of the capital letter "A", more like a triangle. The A-frame tent is very rugged, simple and very cheap. You rarely ever see people use this type of tent anymore but you can still get them at some places.

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  • The Two Types Of Bivvy Sacks
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - A bivvy sack is the simplest form of waterproof shelter. If you can handle being in a confined space it's a good substitute for a tent. They're very light, easy to set up and can be pitched anywhere there's enough room to lay down. Because they're so light, some wise day hikers carry them as emergency shelters.

    Weatherproof Bivvy Sack

    If water cannot get inside a bivvy sack, it is considered stormproof. It can be used in the worst weather as a standalone shelter. T ...

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  • The Joys Of Lightweight Hiking
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - There's nothing more satisfying to me than to have everything I need with yet barely noticing it when I'm hiking. Others might criticize me for turning the hiking trail into a race track but for me, moving lightly and quickly makes the outdoor experience so much better.

    A backpack that is too heavy often results in pain in the back and shoulders and pain while while you hike. As a result, you enjoy less on your surroundings while you focus on the heavy load.

    That's ...

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  • The Ten Best Things To Have In Your Daypack
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Hiking in the woods and mountains can often be unpredictable due to sudden changes in the weather, injuries or getting lost. You should always be prepared to stay for the night in case you have to.

    If I were to only have ten items inside my backpack for a dayhike these would be it:

    - Hooded windbreakers : A hooded windbreaker is cheap, light and inexpensive. It'll help you keep dry in mild rain and protect from wind chill. With the windbreaker you can wear layers of ...

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  • Red Hot Easter - Paul Gartside, Simon Collins And Andy Whymark
    By: Paul Gartside | - Simon, Andy and I had all been fishing for a few years together and had had our share of 20s and blanks, for our first trip to France we wanted to find a big fish runs lake and if the blogs were to be believed this was the lake we needed to visit.

    After 12hrs traveling we arrived at Ian the owners house who gave us a very warm welcome and a tour of the lake. Ian takes a personal interest in his guests and is very keen to offer advice. I will say now that you would do well ...

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  • How To Choose A Bivvy?
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Solo shelter systems like the bivvy has evolved considerably with the growing sophistication of ultralight camping. There are a variety of choices and designs available to anyone determined to keep their loads as light as possible.

    The main function of a bivvy is to keep the user's sleeping bag dry and to increase the warming capacity by at least 10 degrees. Bivvies are for people who travel solo in the backcountry, are on hiking trips that take longer than a day to complete, cam ...

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  • Backpack Design - The Three Types Of Backpacks
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Backpacks are generally categorized into three: frameless, external frame, and internal frame. The main purpose of a frame is to support the backpack and helps to distribute the weight across your whole body, mainly on the hips so that your shoulders are not bearing all the burden.

    Frameless Backpacks

    This is the simplest and most inexpensive type of backpack you can find. The most basic design consist of one main pocket and connected to a set of shoulder straps. Th ...

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  • How To Reduce The Cost Of Camping Gear
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Outdoor recreation presents a good opportunity for some people to show off their latest camping gear. It gives them a sense of pride for own such an expensive equipment even if they don't need it.

    However, the majority of my friends have never even gone camping before. This is mostly because of their fear of not having enough gear or the right gear. They think that to have the complete set of gear they need to spend a lot of money and they are not willing to spend that much especi ...

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  • Challenges On A Guided Hiking Tour
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - An organized hiking tour usually come with porters that will help you along the way including carrying your backpack, pitching your tent, cooking your food an so on. Even so, you might still encounter some challenges along the way.

    The challenges you may encounter depends on the destination, your goals, weather, the tour company and your level of fitness and experience. Some terrain are harder than others and the weather in some parts of the world may be harsher. Some may have br ...

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  • Hiking In Rain And Lightning Storms
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - The best way to deal with bad weather is to avoid it but sometimes it can occur so suddenly that there's no way you can escape it. Rain storms can get you soaked to the skin and the thunder may scare you.

    You are also in danger of hypothermia when you're soaked. Learning to cope and shelter in this type of weather gives you the best chances for safety.

    Heavy Rains

    If the rain is heavy buy short you can dry your camping gear when the sun is out. Long ...

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  • How To Cross Water On A Hiking Trip
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - In spring, when the snow melts into streams and rivers, crossing them could be the most challenging obstacles you will face. If it was a major crossing try to plan for it as early in the day as possible because the water will be running slower due to cold night temperatures.

    The trail leading to the water's edge is probably the best place to cross a stream or river except maybe in the late spring and early summer. The river is running at its highest during this time.


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  • Going Carp Fishing In France
    By: Martyn Davis | - France has become an extremely popular destination for the carp angler, especially with so many different carp lakes in France choose from and many that have carp in excess of 40lb to 50lb plus.

    However, due to the sheer size of the carp, you do need to have sensible equipment in which to land these fish. Most people recommend at least a 2 and 3/4 test curve rod or more, plus baitrunner reels are a must. We actually use the Shimano 8010GT baitrunner reels, and although there are ...

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  • Family Fishing Holidays In France
    By: Martyn Davis | - France is a country that has a wonderful variety of fishing from the North through to the South and caters for fly fishing, course and game fishing on a wide range of rivers and lakes. Plus there is plenty of coast line for the sea angler to enjoy as well.

    Carp fishing, cat fishing, not forgetting course and pike fishing are just some of the holidays that you can enjoy in France and whilst some places cater for the dedicated angler, others are more family orientated with accommod ...

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  • The 3 Rules Of Night Fishing
    By: Dog Lane Fishery | - With a few simple additions to your gear and some careful planning, it's not as hard as many anglers think to enjoy fishing at night.

    There are three key aspects to safe and successful night fishing:

    1. Organisation During the course of a day's fishing, your equipment tends to get strewn around the place. At night, this simply won't work. You have to get organised and make sure that everything you may need to re-bait or re-tackle is kept tidily in the bivvy.
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  • Equipment For A Carping Beginner
    By: Dog Lane Fishery | - There are as many different opinions about what you need to get started as there is carp fishing equipment. Here are some of the essential items:

    Fish care products These are becoming increasingly important, so much so, in fact, that on some fisheries it is already compulsory to use them. It's important to ensure that the fish are returned to the water in the best condition possible, so buy the thickest un-hooking mat and the softest weigh sling you can afford. Another product yo ...

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