ARDY VELTKAMP CARPCASA
CARP FISHING • STORIES • LIFE

ARDY VELTKAMP

Carp fishing's answer to Arnold Schwarzenegger, but without the hair.

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Ardy Veltkamp
WELCOME TO CARPCASA
THE STORY CONTINUES

Carp fishing has never been just a hobby.

For decades Ardy Veltkamp has travelled, fished and collected stories from waters across Europe and far beyond.

Today the adventure continues from CarpCasa in Spain. This website brings together the latest stories, catches and adventures with an archive built up over many years.

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FROM CARPCASA & BEYOND

Latest from Ardy

New catches, trips, stories and whatever else happens along the way.

02 OCT 2026
Another day in paradise
CARPCASA

Another day in paradise

A short introduction to the latest adventure can appear here. Ardy will eventually be able to add these stories himself from the admin section.

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18 SEP 2026
A night worth remembering
ON THE BANK

A night worth remembering

Big fish, old friends and another story for the archive.

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YEARS ON THE WATER

Fishing galleries

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FISHING IN

Spain
FISHING IN

France
FISHING IN

Morocco
FROM THE ARCHIVES

More than a few fishing stories...

Years of trips, huge carp, good friends, magazine features and memories from waters all over the world.

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PRESS & MEDIA

In print

A look back at magazine features, interviews and publications.

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30+ YEARS OF CARP FISHING

Interviews, magazine articles, exhibitions and stories from the original Ardy Veltkamp archive.

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