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.
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.
Soft pellets are a cracking bait choice and the N-Tice versions are full of attractants that the fish can’t resist. They have a lovely texture allowing them to be used on the feeder, waggler or pole. RRP: £2. 25.
Pole pots are essential for accurate feeding and these soft pots from Frenzee are some of the most versatile out there. They have a clever system that allows the pot to simply be squeezed onto the pole. All the sizes come with removable lids that allow you to use them as sprinkle pots. RRP: £4.
“Mention the letter M and figure 3 in the same sentence and my heart starts racing,” says Alex Bones. . . Imagine my delight when I received a call from the manufacturer asking if I wanted to test the 2012 M3! I thought: “£2,476.
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. .
