The Evolution of the Essex Carp Show from Brentwood to Brands Hatch

From the Brentwood Carp Show and North Weald events through to major exhibitions like The Big One, Doncaster Carp Show and The Winter Carp Show, carp fishing trade shows have become a huge part of UK angling culture. This article looks back at the evolution of carp fishing events, the growth of social gatherings within the carp community, and how tackle brands, fisheries and carp fishing holidays in France helped shape the modern carp scene.
The Rigworx Story: From UK Carp Lakes to French Carp Fishing Adventures

From working long days as an electrician to building one of the UK’s fastest-growing terminal tackle brands, Craig Sapsford’s rise within modern carp fishing has been built on hard work, passion and a love for the sport. As more UK anglers head abroad targeting giant carp on French carp lakes and European carp fishing holidays, Rigworx has steadily become part of the evolving big carp scene both at home and overseas.
Carp Social Attended a Recent Carp Fishing Trade Show Event – Standout Brands Across Tackle, Bait, Clothing & More

Carp Social attended a major carp fishing trade show, highlighting leading tackle, bait, rod, and clothing brands shaping the modern carp fishing industry, alongside key trends in innovation, fisheries, and carp fishing holidays across the UK and Europe