Top 5 Places to Buy Carp Fishing Tackle in North America
When I first began trying to catch carp over 20 years ago, it was near impossible to find specific carp fishing tackle in North America. Anglers in the United States and Canada had to make do with gear tailored towards big fish like salmon and trout to land larger specimen such as carp.
Although I have noticed more and more anglers starting to target carp in North America in recent years, it would still be difficult for local shops to make a living off stocking up on carp-specific fishing gear. Luckily the internet has brought us the magic of eCommerce. The particular sites listed below sell to all anglers across North America, thus reaching enough customers to make a profit.
Where Can You Buy Carp Fishing Tackle in North America?
The best places to buy Carp Fishing Tackle in North America (the USA and Canada) are:
As I will outline in further detail below, North American Carp Anglers can now obtain any piece of Carp Fishing Kit manufactured and sold worldwide. Although special European Carp Fishing Tackle isn’t necessary to catch Carp, I have noticed an increase in my catch rates and enjoyment of the sport by implementing new tactics and specialty tackle.
1. Johnson Ross Tackle
Johnson Ross Tackle has been around for years. They offer a wide range of Carp Fishing Gear. If you’re unable to find what you’re looking for through North American Online Retailers, be sure to give Johnson Ross a look. They have a well-laid-out website that is very easy to navigate. With quick shipping and excellent customer service, they ranked 1st on our list.
Although anglers will generally need to pay import fees and duties as their goods cross the border, Johnson ROss is an excellent source for hard-to-find products.
2. Carp Kit
Carp Kit stocks all the major European brands of Carp Fishing Tackle and ships quickly to the United States and Canada. I can spend hours browsing the Carp Kit website through the vast amount of available gear.
Creating an account and using the checkout system is very streamlined and easy to use. I enjoy the wish list feature available once you create an account. While browsing, I will frequently add items I want to purchase in the future and add them to my wish list.
In the rare event of an error or damage to my order, Carp Kit has been quick to respond and has gone above and beyond to remedy the issue.
Last year I had some specific pieces of kit that I was trying to get a hold of. I contacted Carp Kit in advance and inquired if they could be included in the following order. As it was winter here in Canada and my carp fishing was on hold, I had no issue waiting a few months until the next shipment came in from overseas.
Due to the high level of customer service, amount of kit available, and ease of use, Carpkit hits the number two spot on my list for buying Carp Fishing Gear in North America.
3. Carp Angler
Carp Angler is new but quickly gaining traction in North America. Their selection of carp-specific tackle is quite impressive and growing bigger every month.
Stocking many of the popular UK Carp Fishing Brands and with quick shipping, it’s nice to see more variety for carp anglers in the United States.
One of the nicest features Carp Anglers offers is the “Make it Right Program.” It can oftentimes be quite challenging to arrange service and warranty requests with manufacturers in other countries. Now anglers can work with a retailer in North America to solve their gear-related issues.
4. Big Carp Tackle
Coming in at number three is Big Carp Tackle. I have ordered a few items from Big Carp Tackle in the past that I couldn’t find at other shops. Shipping to Canada was quick, and the pricing was decent. Although, if you live in the United States, this may be one of the best options for obtaining quality Carp Fishing Gear.
Big Carp Tackle has been around quite a while and stocks a larger amount of European Carp Fishing Tackle. A great source you should check out.
5. Monster Carp Tackle
4th on the list is Monster Carp Tackle. They create and stock their own line of Carp Fishing specific products, such as bite alarms, bait, rods and terminal tackle. In my experience, they are quality products at a reasonable price.
I have noticed that they have been stocking some other brands of carp fishing tackle, such as ESP. Shipping and pricing seem spot-on for Canadian Customers, and I know some top anglers that recommend monster carp tackle products above others.
Through the websites listed above, any North American angler should be able to obtain all the carp-specific gear they need to be successful on the bank. For more specific recommendations on what carp fishing gear you should buy and direct links to items and prices, check out our Recommended Carp Fishing Gear Page.
I write these articles in an attempt to make the ultimate online resource for carp anglers and to help those that are new to the sport. If you use any online stores to purchase carp gear, please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know so we can feature them here.
