Carp Austria Editorial Team

The Carp Austria Editorial Team is made up of passionate anglers with many years of experience in carp fishing, predator fishing and modern angling techniques across Austria and Europe.

Our team regularly tests fishing gear, visits and organises fishing exhibitions, develops its own Boilies and has hands-on experience managing and developing fishing waters.

With over 40 years of combined practical experience, we share proven knowledge about carp fishing, predator fishing, carp baits and practical angling know-how – directly from the bank, not from theory.

Over 40 years of experience in carp and predator fishing
Real-world knowledge directly from the bank
Reports from the fishing scene, exhibitions and exhibitors
Focus on carp fishing, predator fishing, baits and practical angling knowledge

Expertise in Carp Fishing and Predator Fishing

The Carp Austria Editorial Team covers all areas of modern angling – from classic carp rigs and effective predator fishing techniques to current developments in the fishing world.

Practical use is always our priority. Our content is based on real sessions on the bank, testing, exhibition visits and direct exchange with manufacturers, exhibitors and anglers from the scene.

Exhibitors, News, Baits and Trends from the Fishing Scene

We focus on new products, exhibitors, carp baits, records and current topics around the Carp Austria exhibition. At exhibitions and events, we gather first-hand impressions and share them through articles, recommendations and practical reports.

You can find more in our sections exhibitors, carp baits, news, magazine and Carp Austria exhibition.

Practical Knowledge for Anglers

Whether you are just starting out or have years of experience – the Carp Austria Editorial Team delivers practical content you can use directly on the bank. Our goal is to share real experience, explain what matters clearly and help you become more successful at the water.

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Enzymes in boilies with proteases, amylases and hydrolysates for amino acids, attractants and improved carp bait activity

Enzymes in Boilies – What Proteases, Amylases and Hydrolysates Really Do

June 4, 2026

Enzymes in boilies are one of the biggest current trends in the carp fishing scene — and at the same time one of the biggest questions of trust among all boilie ingredients. Premium raw materials plus one processing mistake can make the whole biochemical effect useless. The angler cannot see it and can hardly smell it. This guide explains proteases, amylases and hydrolysates in a scientifically accurate way — including why boiling at 100°C destroys all enzymes, why salt fermentation produces butyric acid while enzyme treatment does not, and which three methods really work.

Sonik MAGLEV 14000 carp reel big pit long-distance reel with magnesium body and carbon rotor

Win 3 Sonik MAGLEV 14000 carp reels – how the Carp Austria newsletter giveaway works

July 10, 2026

3 Sonik MAGLEV 14000 carp reels worth over €500 — magnesium body, carbon rotor and 45 mm long-cast spool. Exactly the kind of technology many anglers expect only in much higher price ranges. Subscribe to the newsletter, solve the task during the show weekend and be the first to react — the fastest participant wins the complete three-rod reel setup.

Boilie attractants for carp with amino acids, betaine and DMPT scientifically explained

Boilie Attractants – Amino Acids, Betaine, DMPT and Flavour in Boilies

June 20, 2026

A carp does not find a boilie through scent alone. First it detects dissolved attractants through its sense of smell, then it checks the bait at close range and decides in fractions of a second, inside the mouth, whether to swallow or eject it. That is why a good boilie has to work on three levels: attractant for long-range pull, feeding stimulant for feeding motivation and palatability trigger for final acceptance. Amino acids, betaine, DMPT, natural extracts and flavours all work in very different ways.

Carp attractants with scent, flavour, liquid and dip in modern carp fishing

Carp Attractants – which scents really attract carp

June 20, 2026

Carp often smell your bait long before they see it. But scent alone is not enough: the fish has to find the bait, stay on the baited spot and accept it in the mouth. This guide explains which carp attractants really work, when vanilla, garlic, betaine, DMPT, molasses, hemp, liquids, dips and groundbait make sense, and why venue, season, solubility and dosage matter.

Professional boilie machine for boilie production, boilie mix and carp bait by Ghebel Carp at the Carp Austria fishing trade fair

Boilie Rolling Machine – Make Your Own Boilies Easily

June 19, 2026

A boilie rolling machine makes it possible to produce your own boilies cleanly, evenly and repeatably. Instead of relying on ready-made baits, you can adapt the mix, size, hardness, flavour and ingredients to your water, season, feeding behaviour and angling pressure. From the mixed boilie dough to the bait sausage and finally to the finished round bait, the machine helps create consistent shapes and saves time — especially when producing larger bait quantities or rolling regularly. The important point: a boilie rolling machine does not automate the whole process. Mixing the base mix, adding eggs and liquids, forming bait sausages, boiling or steaming and drying remain essential manual steps. For many carp anglers, making boilies themselves means more independence from standard baits and more control over temperature, water type, fish stock and target fish behaviour. 👉 Ideal for anglers who want to feed precisely, present their bait consistently and produce their own carp baits in a repeatable way.

Wafter Boilies as critically balanced carp hookbaits above the hook for modern carp rigs

Wafter Boilies – critically balanced carp hookbaits explained

June 18, 2026

Wafter Boilies are critically balanced carp hookbaits. They do not sit heavily on the bottom like a normal bottom bait and they do not rise like a pop-up. Instead, they behave almost weightlessly with the hook, making them easier for carp to inhale. This guide explains what wafters are, how to fish them, the best rigs, sizes, cork content and when they can outfish pop-ups or standard boilies.

Boilies boiled or steamed in comparison during carp bait production with valuable ingredients

Boilies: boiling or steaming – what really happens and when each method is better

June 13, 2026

Boilies: boil or steam? Boiling makes boilies firm quickly, but water-soluble attractors such as betaine, free amino acids, GLM extract and liver extract can partly move into the cooking water. Steaming avoids direct water contact, so sensitive ingredients remain better inside the boilie. Boiling works for simple base mixes and large feeding quantities, while steaming is more useful for premium boilies, hookbaits, pop-ups and expensive extracts.

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