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Fish Care
Handle with respect
Carp welfare matters. Correct unhooking, safe weighing, treating wounds and safe release — how to look after the fish that give us so much enjoyment.
Featured Guide
Unhooking Mat Setup and Use
Why mat choice matters and how to use it correctly to protect the fish.
All Guides
How to Safely Weigh a Carp
Sling, scales and stance — the method that minimises injury and stress.
Treating Hook Wounds: What to Use
Antiseptics, klinik liquid and iodine — what actually helps and what to avoid.
Safe Sack and Retainer Use
When retention is appropriate, for how long and how to do it without causing harm.
Returning Carp Safely in Warm Weather
Low oxygen, exhausted fish and elevated water temperature — the warm-weather risks and how to minimise them.
Carp Photography: Fast, Safe and Great Results
Getting a great shot without keeping the fish out of water for too long.
Put this into practice
Find a day ticket carp lake near you and use what you have learned.