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Exciting plans afoot for carp bait company. Splashbaits have had an exciting year with the release of a new bait range 'Assassin' which has already yielded catches up to 49lb. A New Year press release from the company explained: "We have seen the release of our very own popup mix and flavoured popups, a new website design and a very successful catch year. Just when we thought the year couldn't end on any better high, Splashbaits were awarded the Best Emerging Bait Company for 2013 as voted for by Total Carp readers.

Do you want to make a living from your hobby, work in the fishing industry and be part of the team behind one of the most established carp-fishing brands?Well, we have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, pro-active individual to join the Solar Tackle team in a full-time role on the warehouse and manufacturing side of the business. Job detailsThe role will be working on the manufacture and warehouse side of the business and does involve manual work/heavy liftingFull-time position, with the potential for overtimeBased in Dartford, EnglandSalary will be discussed at the interview stage if your application is successful Desirable candidate qualities include:• Hard working• Motivated• Pro-active• Able to work as part of a team and as well as individually• Previous experience in a warehouse/manufacturing role is desirable, but not essential• Experience operating a forklift truck and a current forklift licence is desirable, but not essential To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV along with a short cover letter detailing why you are suited to this role to info@solartackle. co. uk.

Stars-a-plenty at Surrey Show. The 14th annual Carp Society Winter Show is taking place this weekend (30th November and 1st December) at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey. Although advanced tickets have now sold out, tickets are available on the door from 10am both days, with the show closing at 5pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. Exhibitors include Korda, Nash, Fox, Delkim, Taska, Avid Carp, Trakker, Greys, Gardener and CC Moore.

There are still places left to compete with the chance to win a £30,000 prize!Leeds-based tackle shop Eric's Angling are holding a brand-new contest that carries the top match prize in specimen angling in the UK. The Eric's Angling Championship will carry large runner-up prizes of £6,000 for second place and a third prize pot for £2,500. In addition to this awesome prize bundle each qualifying pair from the 13 rounds of qualifiers will also receive a prize for competing. This match is open for any pair to enter and promises to be an epic competition.

The Chod Rig has become one of the most popular presentations in the modern carp fishing world. If you have yet to try one then here is a video guide to help you tie one. . .

DAY EIGHT: Win 5 Baiting Tools worth £57! Tackle-box essentials, courtesy of Fox. . . .

We have a pair of passes to give away to the Midlands Carp and Coarse Spectacular Show at the Ricoh Arena on March 8th and 9th. Simply like and share the picture on our Facebook page to enter. Visit www. facebook.