Alex Bones takes a look at the mid-price-range Xitan model that’s already receiving rave reviews!Having tested Browning’s fantastic Xitan Z8 pole earlier in 2013 I expected great things of the less-expensive Z6 model. It boasts many of the same features as the more expensive Z8, Z10 and flagship Z12 models, but comes in at just £999 for the standard 14. 5m pole and package and £1,199 for the 16m setup!It’s a pole based around strength, but without the usual unwieldy stigmas attached – by employing nanocarbon technology Browning has made this pole crisp and manageable. Boy, what a powerful punch it packs!It’s always little details that make all the difference to the overall product and among many other features are the 2.
These super-thick liquids are pure concentrates.
They are PVA friendly and come in two flavours – Krill and Mussel. These are food-grade baits and are top quality. Most importantly, though, they absolutely stink! These additives are sure to give any bait a boost.
Infectious fish diseases such as Koi Herpesvirus (KHV) and Spring Viraemia of Carp (SVC) have long been suspected of wiping out carp stocks if allowed to take hold in a water. Introducing live fish originating from unproven safe stock into a fishery is known to pose the greatest risk of disease transmission. But other causes, such as contaminated angling equipment, have also been thought to pose a risk.
Cefas has commissioned a survey that we hope will shed light on the level of risk posed by anglers' wet nets.
Excellent repair service offered by Esselle!From time to time everybody breaks a pole section, but thankfully there are people on hand to repair the sections. Esselle Pole Repairs offers a professional service and can repair virtually any breakage. Based at Hugglescote in Leicestershire, Esselle prides itself on extremely quick turnaround times with broken sections. Most are repaired and ready for collection within a week during the summer months, and just three days during the winter.
Meadowlands Teams Of 3, Round 2
Sunday 19th January 2014
48 pegs, 16 teams of 3
Both Lambsdown and Warren pools fished hard for most of the 48 competitors in Round Two, but Jamie Galloway made no mistakes off end Peg 5 to win the match. He bagged nine carp to 12lb on corn fished down the edge for a 62lb 12oz winning haul. Drennan-backed Jon Arthur was 2nd with 11 carp and a bream for 53lb 8oz on Method feeder, bomb and edge tactics while the best weight on Lambsdown was Lee Davis who managed a few quality carp topped up with skimmers for 53lb 2oz.
On the team front, Tusses Tackle posted a fine 11-point winning score but are still behind league leaders Lowdown after two rounds.
Popular television series ready for launch!Preston Innovations Absolute Match Fishing series was a huge hit when the first series hit the screens. You will be pleased to hear that the second series is finished with the first show to be aired on 3rd February on Sky Sports 4. The series will be featuring many of the Preston stars including Des Shipp, Tommy Pickering and Lee Kerry. They will be visiting a variety of venues throughout the series and covering a number of methods and tactics to help improve your angling.
Commercial House and King Billy are running a Charity Memorial match again in memory of Bob Warden.
Bob was a local angler in the Bath area who was very much liked. He fished club matches for King Billy, and also the SWWL and Bristol Commercial House Winter League. All proceeds will be going to Lung Research.
Two ‘stockies’ for Barston!One of match fishing’s favourite venues, Barston Lakes, near Solihull in the West Midlands, has seen its stock somewhat upgraded this week with the addition of two 30lb carp. We spoke with Barston owner Nigel Harrhy about the recent stockings, and he told us: “This venue is all about catering for everyone and I pride myself on offering good sport for match, pleasure and carp anglers. "One question I get asked on an almost daily basis is ‘Are there any 30lb carp in here?’ Well, I have heard loads of reports that there are but I am yet to see them. With this in mind I decided to buy two! The first tips the scales at just over 30lb while the bigger of the two weighs in at 37-2-0 – quite impressive fish, I think you will agree!”It will be interesting to see if these two fish ever feature in any matches!.
