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To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Big Carp magazine, this series of books entitled ‘Big Carp Legends’ will encompass the greatest names in carp fishing history over the past two decades. The content of the books in this series will be a mixture of articles from the archives of Big Carp, life histories of famous anglers and original articles specially commissioned for the series and never before published. One by one these books will build into the greatest collection of modern day carp fishing history ever printed; a collection that every serious carp angler will want to own.

His early days on the Chichester gravel pits gave Dave just the edge he needed when he concentrated on the Colne Valley pits, Harefield and Pit 4, but it was Dave’s move to Wraysbury and Horton that put him in the record books, catching more forties than any Englishman had ever caught in a season, and his first fifty pounder, Mary.

Conningbrook saw Dave with his second fifty a short while later, but this was only the beginning of a life spent chasing the UK’s biggest carp. The Eye was virtually unheard of when Dave made it number three, and what an awesome creature it turned out to be, without doubt a worthy front cover for this volume.

Several Cambridge pits fell to Dave’s approach and soon the Grey Lady made it four. The whole of the carp world knew when Dave made it five, and what fish it was going to be. The icing on the cake, the Black Mirror from the notorious Mere had seen Dave achieve the impossible – five English fifties.

This special addition to the Legends series features several chapters with tales never written about before and many, many pictures never previously published. Now’s your chance to sit back and hear the full story of Dave’s amazing carp life for the first time

Lee Jackson’s due for release this autumn. Lee was delighted to be chosen for the series and actually took the time to rewrite his whole book so it depicted perfectly his amazing carp fishing career.

Starting in the 70’s, Lee fished locally on the famous Kent waters of the day – Dartford, Horton Kirby and Sutton, and he soon earned a reputation for being a very successful and consistent catcher of big carp. Brooklands and Darenth were next on his list, meeting some great and lifelong friends such as Colin Swaden, Curly Hatchman, Martin Locke and Kevin Maddocks, each one bouncing ideas around and putting together those ‘early day’ jigsaws. His affair with that famous Kent carp, She, is legendary, but it was his capture of the unknown 40 from the Colne Valley that sprung Lee into the headlines. Savay was next on his list with considerable day ticket success, and whereas his campaign on Springwood would last over a decade, most of his captures have never been published, until now.

The Blue Lake, Longfield and Cotton Farm became his next obsessions. That was until he found Conningbrook, where he was one of its most successful anglers ever, catching over 20 fish topped by a new British record! Lee is without doubt a true legend, but he is more than that. Lee has never let his fame go to his head. He is, and always has been one of the sport’s real gentlemen, a great ambassador for the art of carp fishing, and genuinely an all-round nice guy. Now here is your chance to read his life story

Tiger Bay by Rob Maylin (Re-print)
The author of this book is already established as one of the leading carp anglers in this country. Rob Maylin has been carp fishing for a number of years and in this time ahs caught nearly 100 20s and 17 30s, most of them from the hard-fished large gravel pits of the Colne Valley.This book contains all the modern carp rig developments with much attention to the small but important details which have helped to lead to Rob's remarkable success. Another timeless classic.

The title might suggest that this is Rob's last offering, and that not only is he hanging up the rods, but also his pen. However, nothing could be further from the truth, and the author suggests you adopt the glass half of frame mind when reading the title, which actually infers that there will always be time for one last cast!
The follow on from Bazils Bush, One last Cast transports us to the morning after Bazil, sixteen years ago, and takes the reader on a journey through Rob's fishing life ultil 2009.
The autobiographical volume written by Rob, now in his fifties, not only covers a host of famous venues, containing the country's most sought after specimens, but also in depth advice sbout all the little edges that have seen Rob catch consistently for over forty years on the country's most testing waters.
This, Rob's fifth book, is destined to become another must read for today's carp angler.

The Author, Gaz Fareham, has gathered stories and exploits by Carp angling friends and colleagues who have all, in their own way, inspired him. These iconic anglers, each with their own specific stories, have shaped his own angling path. Some of the contributors have released little of their writings, however this book brings together a collective of the unknown and the rare. This is a collection of stories allowing the author's belief in the roots of the pursuit of Carp fishing to shine through.

Crazy Carp Say - "The amazing list of accolades and big fish Terry Hearn has to his name is a testimony to his angling ability. With an enviable achievement of putting seven 40+ carp from six of the country's hardest waters, including the capture of 'Mary' a British record at the time of 55lb 13oz, Terry was soon awarded Angling Times Carp Angler of the Year.

Terry is one the most respected anglers in the country and is very down to earth. In Pursuit of the Largest takes you on a wonderful journey during his time on many famous waters Wraysbury, The Mere, The Brook, Dinton, and the Yateley complex. It shows an insight into his passion and dedication of carp fishing, it reveals his methods and rigs, photos of some of the most sought after carp around.

With bonus guest chapters from anglers such as Rob Maylin, Nigel Sharp, Lewis Read and many more, this book is a true inspiration for any carp angler and we promise you wont be able to put it down!"

Savay by John Harry - Revised Edition
Laying in the very heart of the prolific Colne Valley in Denham Bucks, and nestling between the Grand Union Canal and the River Colne, is situated the legendary Savay Lake which has everything a serious carp angler could desire... and much more besides.

Never has any fishery in Great Britain produced so many different 30lbs plus carp, including an incredible largest brace at 45lbs 4ozs and 39lb 12ozs, a largest brace of commons at 32lbs 4ozs and 28lbs 14ozs, and for many years one of the largest common carp ever caught in England. John Harry’s account of his 12 years at Savay, since the lake was first opened to the general public in 1980, and since the first syndicate was formed, make fascinating reading.

His exploits are recorded with accuracy and give an instructional insight into the secrets behind his considerable success. There are over 100 photographs reproduced in colour, and together with John Harry’s own line drawings, diagrams and wildlife sketches form an exquisite kaleidoscopic view of his