Back Of The Net!Introducing the new range of nets brought to you by Matrix.
The recent rebranding over at Matrix has seen a host of items in its catalogue get a revamp over the past few months, with plenty of fresh new additions as well.
We had a good glimpse at many of the new products on offer at the recent trade show that Matrix held, with plenty of standout products on display. One area of the show that grabbed our attentions was over at the net display.
Tiny Ticklers!Jake Fowles gets out on the bank with the Commercial King Tickler range of rods from Browning…
Since starting here at Match Fishing a lot of my tackle testing has revolved around poles, so when features editor Matt Godfrey tasked me with testing the latest bite-size rods from Browning, I welcomed the opportunity with open arms. The Commercial King Carp Tickler and lighter F1 Tickler are 7ft rods, with the construction being one main section and an interchangeable tip section, with the choice of either a 0. 5oz or 1oz tip provided as standard. This allows for a quick and easy setup, with storage in a ready rod bag or the provided rod sleeve made simple.
A Platform for success!“It will accommodate most modern seatboxes and gives you plenty of loading space to carry all the kit to your swim in one trip. ”Match Fishing puts the latest platform and borrow system from Matchcraft in the spotlight!
Today’s matchmen typically carries a lot more gear than they used to, especially those who fish on the increasingly popular natural-venue scene. Rivers, canals and large open waters have seen a real boom of anglers recently, with events such as RiverFest, the Feeder Masters and the Drennan Knockout Cup holding high-profile matches on them.
In cases such as these there are two items of tackle that anglers are rarely seen without – a platform and a barrow! The latest addition to the already popular Matchcraft platform and barrow system has been made to the most demanding match angler’s specification.
•Three pole-retaining options
•EVA foam coated
•Compact and practical
RRP: £12. 99
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•Colour-coded trays
•13, 19 and 26cm available
•Supplied in tray (fits in 30mm unit)
RRP: From £16. 99
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•Prepare your pellets perfectly every time
•Saves using multiple tubs
•Robust handle for ease of use
RRP: £13. 99
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•Compact size
•Easy wipe clean
•Reinforced carrying handles on main bag
RRP: £32. 95
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Here's your opportunity to win a Maver S4 Z-Frame seatbox!
What You Can WinMaver S4 Z-FrameseatboxQuestion:How Many legs does the Maver S4 Z-frame seatboxsit on?A:6B:8C:4Terms And ConditionsThe competition runs from midday on Friday, January 27th. This is an online-only competition. Winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received by midday, February 24th. The editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
January 22nd, Peg 151, Covey Six
Today was the second round of the Partridge Lakes winter league and after managing a second in section on the previous round I hoped that I could build on that this week, but after my performance on the teams of four I wasn’t that optimistic.
The weather during the week had been quite reasonable for the time of year, with some settled temperatures at last, but as per usual it was all change by the weekend as an easterly breeze had brought some cold weather and we were back down to minus temps during the night. It was forecast to be 2ºC all day with some snow flurries, and no doubt this would affect the fishing today, but it would be the same for everyone so no point complaining.
I arrived at the fishery just before 8.
