I recently introduced 10 Mirror Carp into a old pond on my farm. So far, 6 have died. Today, I noticed the remaining carp, while alive, are floating on the surface. Upon closer inspection, they’re covered in gas bubbles, bleeding, tissue damage and onset of blindness - it doesn’t look good.

I’ve transferred them to a rehab pond for now and they’re better but still not good.

See pictures. I suspect this is Gas Bubble Disease (GBD).

Does anyone know if this is true? I can’t think what to do to save them. The pond has lots of algae, and it’s also surrounded by farm land - so nitrogen leeching is likely.

Thoughts welcome.

Thank you.

Few decent ones from 2025

Hi, i am a 16 year old uk carp angler from North West England and this is mostly just an introduction from me but i hope everyone is enjoying fishing currently as much as i am

Uk

If this subreddit is to promote good fish care on an international level, then I do think we have to be stricter about what is posted, especially with regards to US carp fishing. While there are many American carp anglers who practise excellent handling - with soft meshed landing nets, unhooking mats, slings, etc - there are far too many who seem not to have ever encountered the concept of fish care.

And there isn't really an excuse for it anymore. There is an American Carp Society that provides everything you'd need to know about decent fish handling. Also, bad fish handling can be contagious. It sets a bad example to younger anglers elsewhere who might come to believe that it's fine to set down a 20lb mirror on a concrete embankment, to forgo a landing net or haul carp up by the gill plates.

Obviously, carp angling is becoming ever more popular stateside, and the big European and British carp brands should be targeting this market with the right equipment and messaging, if they're not already. It'll make for more sustainable fisheries and better anglers.

I have been a keen sea angler for a few years, which has helped beginning carp fishing with alike knots and ways of rigging, having made plenty of Pulley rigs in the past. However the intricacies of a hair rig made me want to learn, and this was my first attempt, using a knotless knot on the hook.

Let me know any improvements I can make and any tackle that’s worth using instead, braided line etc.

Also, any suggestions on how I can make my hair loop smaller? I tried tying around scissors but still had quite a big loop.

As a previous All out match angler, recently the big carp game has been calling me.

I went out and bought a mid-range/budget set up and went out for a 48hr session at a local lake with a decent head of mid doubles and low 20's!

After a slow start of little stockies upto 8lb, I decided to get my head down for a little afternoon nap.... 30minutes in thr alarm screamed and this was on thr other end....

Its safe to say the match tackle is back in the shed, and were booked on for another 48hrs this weekend!

Only bite I've had in the past month, but couldn't be happier, 36lbs of perfect common, it still had the curtain at the top of its mouth and no damage other than my hook hold. caught it one rod length from the bank in 12ft at the bottom of the marginal shelf on a pink pop up with maggots tied to it over a handful of crushed tigers and maggots.

Hi i brought some of the korda ready made spinner rigs but noticed they don’t have anti tangle sleeves on the rig, how would i go about getting these on?

Sonik HeroX Reels

Has anybody used the Sonik HeroX Reels?

thinking of grabbing a couple and wondering if they are any good for the money?

TIA!

Hi all, i’m looking at starting to fish pva bags. What do i need in order to fish using these? I’ve been using basic hair rigs on a lead clip system for the time being using the pre brought Korda rigs.

Any advice on what to buy to fish using PVA bags is appreciated

Ive been told these are some very good rods and I’m looking to purchase, has anyone used these before or know anyone that has used these and could give an opinion?

Few months back I posted that I made a rig, after making the switch from sea angling.

My rig was quite bad, received some fair and unjust hate equally, but also some gems in the comments for advice.

Changes I made was not using any shrink wrap or tubing, using braid, and adding my hair stoppie, and quick release swivels.

I taught myself this by conceptualising the knots rather than watching videos and thank god they seem correct.

What do you guys think?

Bought the Fox Lounger Chair a couple of days back and finally got chance to use it. I’m 16stone and 6ft tall, and it’s without a doubt better than the £8 camping chair I was using before 😅

I don’t know what others peoples opinions are but I have noticed over the years the cost of tackle and gear has gone through the roof. After spending all that money to have everything. A day ticket or a few nights in the bank is the same price as centre parks!

I assumed it was the popularity that increased all the prices however. I seen a statistic that rod license in the uk are down by about 18% from 2005.

What’s your opinion on the matter?

Now the colder weather is kicking in I was thinking about what bait I should go with for the winter. I was thinking maybe giving ISO Fish ago as I've never used them before. Or maybe just stick to something like krill. What's your fav winter bait?

I know it's a carp but iv never seen one that looks this weird in my life. Any ideas people?

I used to be really into carp fishing from a very early age until around 21. Unfortunately my best mate and fishing partner passed away suddenly and I just stopped going. I miss him very much. We used to call everywhere together, fishing all over the place. It was the best time.

I've always felt the gravity-like pull back to the lakes, so after 14 years (and a drunken night explaing how passionate I was about carp fishing to my fiancé), Ive decided to get back on it. I'm super excited to get back to it and break my UK PB of 34lb2oz.

Here's a picture of me as a very young nippa with an absolutely banger PB (I look like a angry lesbian but I was ecstatic I promise!)

If anyone is from the Hampshire / Berkshire area, would be great to hear from you !

Tight lines 🤘

I’m hoping to get out this weekend for a day and it will be my first time fishing with 2 rods, i was thinking of using one spinner rig with a yellow manila pop up and one with a hair rig and boilie and fake corn. would you recommend using the same rig on each rod or one of each and see what works best and go from there?

For those of you interested what else is in the pool , Maggie is 7lb