Total Carp November 2026

This month’s cover feature is Richard Stangroom’s Winter Goldmine! Four nights, four short mornings and an astonishing 48 carp, including 17 thirties to 39lb 14oz. Richard reveals how finding one productive spot transformed what was supposed to be a winter off into an unforgettable campaign.

Elsewhere, our Short On Time? Fear Not! special is packed with advice for anglers who need to make every minute count. Oli Davies busts 10 canal-carp myths, Oz Holness explains the advantages of autumn overnighters, and we reveal 24 short-session tips to help you catch more in less time.

There’s plenty more too, including Rob Hughes’ 30 Underwater Lessons, Simon Crow’s Big-Carp Code, 10 Steps To Better Accuracy and a fascinating investigation into why carp move, featuring five clues from real tracking. Plus, we reveal Who Invented What?, uncovering the people behind some of carp fishing’s most familiar tackle.