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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'.