Daiwa ace wins two matches on the bounce.
When it comes to consistency, there can’t be many anglers who are more in form than Daiwa and Guru ace Steve Ringer. After winning the individual aggrergate in last years popular teams of four league at Tunnel Barn Farm, Steve has enjoyed a steaming start to this years winter campaign – backed up by back to back wins at the venue this weekend.
He explained: “I have really enjoyed my last couple of winters at Tunnel – as in order to do any good, you have had to keep going and ensure that you are really in touch with what is happening.
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This months edition of Match Fishing magazine is about to hit the shelves – and is packed with match winning tips! From Simon Willsmore’s must read guide to bagging up with pongo, to Steve Ringer’s advice on catching through the cold, Jonathan Watt on how liquids will catch you more carp, and Alan Scotthorne’s bloodworm fishing masterclass.
On top of this, we have the Drennan Knockout Cup Final, which sees Rob Wootton go head to head with Simon Willsmore in a battle to be crowned champion! Will Raison gets the Stan Piecha treatment, and Editor Alex Bones embarks on arguably his most controversial editorial yet! What are you waiting for? Pick up your copy today! Alternatively, click here to check out our subscriptions page! . . .
Dorking top first Midlands Sensas LeagueDespite terrible weather, ranging from a hard frost in the morning to driving rain, the venue fished extremely well for the first round of this league, with double figures needed to win every seven peg section!Guesting for Kamasan Starlets Nigel Bull led the way with from peg 112 at Barston with 33lb 6oz of skimmers and F1s, all taken on pole and bloodworm at 13m over groundbait. It was a Kamasan Starlets double top as Garbolino's Darren Cox was close behind with 16 F1s and skimmers for 31lb 7oz again on pole and bloodworm at 13m from peg 122 at Barston. Des Shipp produced the best weight from Packington off peg 27 Molands with 31lb 2 oz. Callum Dicks filled 4th with 30lb 6oz of skimmers from peg 12 from Barston.
Last minute venue change sees Pole Fishing ace top Sensas match. With torrential rain sweeping the country, the second round of the North East Sensas Challenge was moved to Doncaster’s Hayfield Lakes. It was due to take place on Lincolnshire’s Fossdyke Navigation, but with the canal running halfway up the bank, the venue was deemed unsafe. The move proved lucrative for Pole Fishing’s Matt Godfrey- who managed to win the match on his first winter visit to the venue! He explained: “I didn’t really know what to expect here at Hayfield, as the last time I fished the venue I was about 12, and it was in the middle of summer in a schools national! Fortunately, several of my team members had fished the lake before, and told me that I could expect to catch roach short and better skimmers and carassio on the long pole.
Sensas seatboxes are increasing in popularity and with offerings such as the 381 it’s easy to see why.
This box comes complete with a wheel kit, spray bar, cover, balling arms and a padded strap so is a comprehensive package for a good price. RRP: £349. 99 .
This seatbox is the choice of Will Raison and offers a nice compact box.
It has a four-drawer unit and deep base meaning the box has an awful lot of storage space. The sliding footplate is ultra-stable and won’t let you down. RRP: £315 .
Reynolds wins three consecutive river matches. Shakespeare Superteam star Richie Reynolds is enjoying a blistering run of form at the minute- winning his last three matches on three different stretches of river. His first notable win came in the Barford Winter League, on the Hop Yards stretch of the Warwickshire Avon. A double barrelled attack of caster at five metres, and hemp at seven metres saw him net quality roach for a convincing win of the lower half of the river.
This red liquid has a lovely sweet smell that will make it great for winter fishing where a sweet note is better than powerful fishmeal flavours. RRP: £3. 99 . .
These hooks have won £81,000 in two matches this summer, which is testament to the quality of the pattern!
They are great all-round carp hooks that remain sharp and are very strong. RRP: £1. 39 . .
Alex Bones checks out the all-new range from MAP that’s got designs on ripping the pole market to pieces!In the corner of a dimly lit office sat Mike Robinson, brand manager of MAP and the man charged with the task of keeping innovation in motion for the Redditch-based tackle giant. Success seemed to follow success with its previous TKS 225 to 825 Competition and Professional models, but he sat head in hands wondering how an already impressive range could be bettered. But from the mysterious depths of a creative mind sprang a well of innovation, leading to what we believe will be a booming success. If you’ve ever handled the existing models, and you liked what you saw, then the new TKS 101 to 801 versions for 2012/2013 will have you, quite simply, head over heels!My first experience of these models, that supersede the existing range, came at a recent trade show hosted by the company.
