27 words you'll only hear carp anglers use
We do use some strange words...
We've created a whole new language in the carp fishing world and here are just 27 we've come across...
1. Carpy
#thatscarpy has been used over 53,000 times on Instagram...
2. Chunk
Fox have even named their clothing range after it...
3. Gnarly
Used to describe something extreme, especially something that is very dangerous and exciting. So carp can be gnarly. Right?!
4. Pukka
Popularised by Danny Fairbrass now used by the masses...
5. Brute
Used as both an adjective and a noun.
6. Warrior
Well they do battle us carp anglers...
7. Flanks
Another word for fin...
8. Paddles
Another word for flanks.
9. Buzz
The feeling you get once you've caught a big'un, or are anticipating catching a big'un. Sometimes lengthened to 'buzzing'.