Most anglers take far too much kit with them these days so this compact holdall is the perfect choice for taking a small amount of gear. This holdall will easily hold four tubes plus any accessories that you are likely to need. RRP: £59. 99.
Joe Carass reflects on a couple of successful weeks at the prolific Tunnel Barn Farm!Tunnel Barn Farm has been somewhat of a second home for me this year. Since moving down here permanently in February I have found it to be the perfect place to frequent. Not only is the fishing good, but you are also fishing against some of the best anglers in the sport at that kind of fishing. Anglers such as Stu Palser, Pete Rice, Pete Caton, Steve Ringer and Paul Newell to name a few all go there regularly and as you can imagine it can be a tough nut to crack!I love a challenge though and set about trying to suss this place out.
Middy’s Andy Quarmby has been on fire again recently thanks to thinking outside the box! Theale pit is a natural lake, in Theale, just outside Reading; it is quite a big lake, probably around 15 acres. It was stocked with carp about 25 years ago and the same stock have survived and bred, and it is literally solid with 6oz-7lb carp. However in recent years the match scene has gone downhill, through fallings out, and poorly run matches to name a few. In April of this year, my friend Pat Pritchard announced he was taking over the running of the matches, with organised pay outs, and a few rules such as a 5kg groundbait limit, to keep a bit of order etc.
Joe Carass reflects on a summer of fishing that has seen him have more than a few up’s and down’s!What a summer of fishing! We have had a new English World Champion crowned in Sean Ashby, had the two big money matches won by Matrix anglers and the UK Champs won by a relatively unknown angler in Marc Rodger. It has been a funny summer too with endless rainfall across the nation that has not only caused the rivers to be unfishable at times but also the commercial fisheries have suffered! Nevertheless it has been a year to remember for many reasons!My fishing has largely revolved around the UK Champs this year. Going into Round Three at Larford Lakes I had a very realistic chance of winning the event. And going into the round I was full of confidence.
This quality barrow comes at a very affordable price. It features four extendable legs and a pneumatic tyre that easily copes with the lumps and bumps on the paths around fisheries. RRP: £30. .
The perfect solution to storing your catapults, this catty bag is made from durable material and keeps the catapults out of sunlight, which prevents your elastic from perishing. RRP: £4. 99. .
The AFP range of pastes has been a big success for Marukyu and now, thanks to the addition of the AFP 320 mix, there is a more robust version in the range. This is super simple to mix and a bag will last for ages!RRP: £6. 99. .
The Match 280 is the ideal choice for the angler wanting a complete seatbox setup at a great price. The box has a strong sliding footplate and comes supplied with a spray bar. RRP: £249. .
This rod from Drennan is supplied with two butt sections, allowing the angler to use it at either 11ft or 12ft depending on the distance of the cast. At both lengths the rod has a perfect progressive action that minimises hook-pulls. RRP: £99. 95 .
Available in eight different patterns, the Dura Extreme floats are the ultimate in strength! They feature an inline body and strong spring eye that makes them almost indestructible. All of the floats are constructed from super-strong foam material. RRP: £1. 99.
