CARPology Magazine

7 February 2025

What’s life really like being Britain’s most-watched fishing YouTuber? In a very open and honest two-part interview, Carl Smith, the very person who carries that impressive accolade, reveals the highs, lows, and truths of life behind the lens. No-nonsense carp fishing veteran Simon Crow reflects on over 30 years of angling experience, exploring how—and why—his thoughts, opinions, and beliefs haven’t really changed and evolved over time. Get more bites this February thanks to these three anglers: Nigel Sharp: ‘How to avoid ruining your swim’; Mark Holmes: ‘These liquids sink, then rise’; and Adam Penning: ‘What 25 years of maggot fishing taught me’ Plus, we answer these questions: Has Fox built the ultimate sleep system? Are the world’s priciest pop-ups worth it? Edges For February’s ‘Golden Window’, and TESTED! Wychwood’s Tempest Rival.