Location of match: Reptile, Snake & Crater, MakinsDate of match: 26/07/12Number of pegs/anglers: 35Report: Winner, on Snake 15, caught carp on maggot over ground-bait at 13m, runner up (Rep 1) caught on meat from margin, 3rd (Sn 7) caught carp on paste from margin. Top 5 anglers and weights:1: Baz SMITHSON - Gedling Tackle Weight: 92-102: Sean HUGGINS - Dynamite Baits Weight: 68-143: Tom NEIL - Leicester Weight: 64-144: John Adamson - Kobra Feeders & LEVAS Weight: 61-125: Sam BROWN - Team Makins Weight: 60-00. . .
Lake Two, Dynamite Makins FisheryDate of match: 01/08/12Number of pegs/anglers: 27Report: For the second week running, John Adamson won from a peg that had not previously produced a Wednesday Kobra Open Winner, and now 40 of the 45 pegs on the lake have won matches, demonstrating what a great venue this is. John caught 16 carp and 6 skimmers on method feeder to win from peg B24Top 5 anglers and weights:1: John ADAMSON - Kobra Feeders & LEVAS Weight: 103-102: Charlie SHAW - Derby Fishermnania Weight: 78-103: Andy MEADOWS - Redfin Angling Centre Weight: 62-144: Jason SHIRLEY - Bailey's of Warwick Weight: 62-025: Chris JACQUES - All Seasons Angling Weight: 56-14. . .
Roach on hemp the winning tactic for weekend's match. Sunday July 22ndShakespeare Championship QualifierEvesham Town and Ferry Waters59 Fished. With the water having cleared slightly from the previous days qualifier, many anglers decided to target the venues roach stocks. Ian Shepherd was one such rod, and his move paid off in style as he banked 70 good sized roach on hempseed.
Steve Ashmore tops Saturday match at Evesham. Saturday July 21stWychavon Championship QualifierEvesham Town and Ferry Waters75 Fished. With extra colour in the water following the recent rain, there were good weights of small fish throughout, though the bream shoals that have shown in previous qualifiers were notable by their absence. Top place on the day was taken by Evesham regular Steve Ashmore.
Avanti produces some brilliant boxes for the money and this six-drawer box has loads of accessories! It comes complete with a footplate and backrest, making it one of the comfiest boxes around. RRP: £150. . .
These handy powders come in two flavours – Krill and Sweet Fishmeal. They have been designed to help boost groundbait mixes by simply adding half a pot. RRP: £1. 99.
These are the first front-drag reels that Drennan has ever produced and we must say that they are fantastic! They work superbly and offer quality and performance normally only seen on reels of double the price. They are available in a 3000 size for float work and the larger 4000 has been designed for feeder fishing. RRP: From £54. 99.
This 50in umbrella has a quality PU coating for prolonged performance. It also has a split pole facility that allows the umbrella to be tilted yet remain rock solid. RRP: £34. 99.
This clever little bead has been designed to fit snugly into the brand’s inline feeders. This provides a safe semi-fixed bolt rig with the simple quick-change system that has been made so popular by Korum’s original Quick Change beads. RRP: £1. 99.
Preston Innovations is one of the most respected tackle companies of this generation. Here’s what Alex Bones thought about its latest power pole. I remember many years ago really being envious of one of my old fishing buddies, Matt, because he had what I wanted – a Maver Jurassic Carp pole. I wouldn’t say I’m talking out of turn when I say that, along with the Browning Black Magic, it was the most iconic power pole of its time.
