In this episode of Spooner’s Vlog, Neil Spooner heads to Bulgaria for the first time to experience the country’s rapidly growing carp fishing scene and, hopefully, bank his first-ever Bulgarian carp.
Joining Korda’s Bulgarian account manager, Wassim, Spooner takes on some stunning venues, visits local tackle shops and gets a first-hand look at why Bulgaria is quickly earning a reputation as one of Europe’s most exciting carp fishing destinations.
The trip begins at the impressive Bersin Dam, where it doesn’t take long for the action to start. Multiple takes, hard-fighting commons and a few unexpected captures keep things interesting, while the venue also offers the very real possibility of hooking into one of its huge catfish.
Throughout the session, Spooner talks through his approach, including the rigs, bait and tactics he uses when tackling a completely unfamiliar venue in a new country.
But the trip is about much more than simply catching fish. It’s also a road trip through one of Europe’s lesser-known carp fishing destinations, meeting local anglers, exploring tackle shops and getting a taste of Bulgaria’s growing carp fishing culture.
For anyone curious about what carp fishing in Bulgaria has to offer, this episode gives a great insight into a scene that looks set to become increasingly popular with travelling anglers.