Perfectly Functional!
Tom Scholey expresses his love of a seatbox system that he firmly believes is the best ever made. There is absolutely no need for any kind of platform when you own an Octbox!
I have certainly been guilty in the past of looking for fashion over function when selecting a seatbox. Indeed, I probably made the ultimate sacrifice for doing so too – when my old ‘pretty’ box gave way, causing me to fall into the lake. I was also guilty of being very cynical when I first set eyes on a Nordik Octbox.
Choose Your Nemesis!Matt Godfrey and Jake Fowles test two of the hottest weapons from Matrix – the flagship Nemesis and the Nemesis 1000… but who will come out on top?
The Nemesis – Matt Godfrey A few weeks ago I was on a feature with Andy Geldart. After wrapping it up I was itching to have a go, and jumped on his box. On picking up his pole, I was gobsmacked! I couldn’t believe Matrix hadn’t pushed and advertised this weapon more, and got in touch with the company to send one for testing.
Moorfields Farm Fisheries at Goole was the ideal testing ground, but editorial assistant Jake Fowles was at my heels with the Nemesis’ little sister pole, the Nemesis 1000, making him my nemesis for the day! After Jake plonked himself on the best peg in the lovely reed-strewn corner, I had to settle for an open-water swim.
You do not want to miss out on this competition! We have a fantastic Maver Oculus 999 pole worth £1,395 up for grabs - the actual pole, in fact, tested in this magazine by our editor!:
What You Can WinMaver MasterpieceQuestion:At which fishery did Tom test the Maver Oculus 999 Pole?A:Woodside FisheryB:Hayfield LakesC:Packington Somers FisheryTerms And ConditionsThe competition runs from midday on Friday, October 28th. This is an online-only competition. Winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received by midday on Thursday, November 24th. The editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
International Match Fishing
The License To Pull!
Match Fishing takes you to Italy’s most prolific match venue, the mighty River Arno, where Steve Gardener is victories in one of the most demanding matches on the calendar…
The River Arno in Pisa, Italy, is my favourite fishing venue in the world. It is totally unique by way of the species you catch and the style of fishing required to catch them. At over 100 metres wide at the narrowest point and ranging from eight to 16 feet deep, it’s not for the faint-hearted. One event on my calendar year after year is the Red Tetragon Pairs match on this venue, and this year I was lucky enough to win it with my partner, and Italian legend, Milo Colombo!
The target species are predominantly catfish, ranging from 1oz to double figures! The average stamp, however, is between 8oz and 2lb, and these fish have razor sharp fins that flare up to spike you.
Webb’s World
Excuse making is Dan Webb’s topic this month, an art he is particularly accomplished in…
You’ve just got home in a foul mood. You chuck your kit in the garage and kick the dog. The kids run away scared. As you crack open a cold one from the fridge the wife asks: “How did you get on today?” Why did she ask? She never asks! She finds talking about fishing as interesting as you find listening to her recall what Sharon from number 26 said to Tanya about Clare’s new hair! She most probably knows you’ve had a bad day and just wants to wind you up.
Maver are delighted to announce the 2017 Maver Mega Match This qualifier campaign has been released. More details, including when tickets will go on sale, will follow in the coming days on the Official Mega Match This website at www. mavermatchthis. co.
Match/Event Name:*
Earlsfield and District Angling Society
Date (dd/mm/yyyy):*
16 10 16
Location of Match:*
Orchard place farm lake 6
Number of Pegs/Anglers:*
13
Report:
Winner caught short fishing shallow with maggot for a catch of f1 and carp. Second and third fished in the edge with maggot over groundbait .
Top 3 Anglers & Weights:
Winner:
Dean Vick
Lbs
178
Oz
8
Sponsor:
N/a
Runner Up:
Dave Austin
Lbs
153
Oz
4
Sponsor:
N/a
Third Place:
Tony Lock
Lbs
144
Oz
8
Sponsor:
N/a
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Well, it’s certainly been a while since I last updated you with my extraordinarily exciting life. It’s amazing how I blink and months disappear. Work has been interesting to say the least and looking back I’m amazed I managed to fish the matches I have.
Being so busy I pulled away from the big majors this year.
Get your hands on one of six Tri-Cast Pond Wands we have up for grabsthis month!:
What You Can WinTri-Cast Pond Wands:Question:What is the total length if the Tri-Cast Trilogy Pond Wand?A:6ft 6inB:8ft 8inC:10ft 10inTerms And ConditionsThe competition runs from midday on Friday, September 30th. This is an online-only competition. Winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received by midday on Thursday, October 27th. The editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
