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.
Barby Banks Evening Match, near Rugby, Warwickshire. Wednesday 18th July.
Despite the big rumbles of thunder, the anglers fishing the latest midweek evening contest at Barby Banks finally had a rain-free contest! With sunny, humid conditions the smaller carp went on a feeding frenzy with some impressive weights in less than three hours fishing.
Leading the frame was Pole Fishing magazine's Jon Arthur who had more than 40 small carp plus a couple of bonuses to 8lb in his 111lb 13oz bag.
Matchplay Angling Association Charity Match resultLocation of match:Tirley Court Fishery, GloucestershireDate of match: 23/06/2012Number of pegs/anglers: 15 anglersReport: Sunshine but strong winds but the carp were still feeding strongly. The margins were the best place to be, proven by the winner but everyone cought and every fish was a carp. The club raised over £500 for Cancer Research UK!Top 5 anglers and weights:1: Kevin Parry Weight: 136-6-02: Dave Clinch Weight: 109-4-03: Oliver Baldwin Weight: 79-14-04: Adrian Gifford Weight: 76-2-05: Dave Hooton SNR Weight: 52-4-0. .
Edenderry two day festival resultLocation of match: Grand canal Edenderry Co. Offaly Date of match: 15/16th JulyNumber of pegs/anglers: 18Report: 18 anglers turned out for the Edenderry two day festival on Saturday and Sunday on the grand canal Edenderry. Saturdays match was held on the Toberdaly venue and with the weather it was more like a winter league venue than a mid July one. The conditions meant the fishing was always going to be hard, and Tommy Burke from peg 11, fishing tight across at 14.
Wednesday KOBRA Open resultLocation of match: Lake Two, Dynamite Makins FisheryDate of match: 11/07/12Number of pegs/anglers: 19Report:On a welcome return to Lake Two after a break of several weeks, fisher were caught from all areas of the lake. Winner John Adamson caught 33 fish (9 bream and the rest carp) from peg A8 on method feeder fished to the island. Rubber up Neil Russell (peg A20) caught on bomb and pellet. Top 5 anglers and weights:1: John ADAMSON - Kobra Feeders & LEVAS Weight: 135-002: Neil RUSSELL - Kobra Feeders & Swann Baits Weight: 97-003: Dave White - Mansfield Sensas Weight: 85-124: Pete WOOD - Makins Weight: 72-085: Eddie KEENE - Coventry Weight: 52-02.
Thursday Kobra Open result
Location of match: Thames & Avons, Dynamite Makins Date of match: 12/07/12 Number of pegs/anglers: 32 Report: The top two, Lee Ensall & Sam Brown were fish for fish on Avon pegs 21 and 23, both catching on pellet presented on the pole, Lee finally edging it by a mere 8 oz. His travelling partner, Lee Westwood was top weight on Thames with 60-12 from peg 7. Top 5 anglers and weights: 1: Lee ENSALL - Litchfield Weight: 69-04 2: Sam BROWN - Team Makins Weight: 68-12 3: Lee WESTWOOD - Litchfield Weight: 60-12 4: Rob MATTHERS - West Lodge MG Weight: 51-02 5: Wayne CARTER - Mental Baits Weight: 44-08. .
Match Fishing’s Joe Carass talks about the first round of the prestigious UK Champs!This year has seen me enter the UK Champs for the first time in my angling career. It has been an event that I have long admired but until this year have never really had the time to fish it. My angling has changed somewhat in the last 12 months and I needed something to really get my teeth stuck into and this seemed to be the perfect competition to get involved in. The first round was to be at the fantastic Lindholme Lakes nr Doncaster.
