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String of exciting open days revealed at famous Kent tackle shop. Top tackle shop, the Tackle Box, has announced a string of open days being held at its Dartford premises over the next few months. With each event seeing a different tackle companies in attendance – including Nash, Avid, Wychwood and Korda – not only will it give you the chance to check out the latest tackle and baits, but there will also be demos, rig tying workshops and plenty of expert advice. Alongside that there's also the chance to meet some top stars, with such names as Gary Bayes, Ian Russell, Damian Clarke and Bill Cottam in attendance.

Angler comes back to carp fishing with a bang following 36month break. Berkshire angler Paul Smith proved that you never lose the passion for banking big carp, after landing this lovely 36lb 8oz common following a three-year break from fishing in the UK. Paul hadn’t cast a line in for 36months, aside from a trip to France last year, but after joining a Newbury club water his first session yielded the fish in under 2hours. Spodding out a bed of Hinders betaken, chilli hemp oil and maggots at 20yards, Paul fished single 14mm Squidz bottom baits tipped with artificial maggots over the top.

FREE TICKETS FOR FISHING SHOW, UP FOR GRABSWe've got five pairs of tickets for the annual Big One show at Farnborough Airfield – the biggest fishing show of the year – on the weekend of March 10th and 11th. Five winners, and a guest of their choice, will have full access to the huge event, which promises to be even more spectacular than ever. With stands from many of the major bait and tackle manufacturers, both carp and otherwise, will abound and there will be loads of bargains on offer for visitors of all angling disciplines. What's more, there are demonstrations and talks from many of the top-name anglers who you see in the magazines each and very month.

One of the biggest carp shows of the year is nearly here - are you going to be there? One of the biggest events in carping is taking place this weekend, as the Brentwood Carp Show opens its door for a two-day carping extravaganza. Promising to be the biggest year in the events history, the 2012 show held in Essex has a bigger marquee to accommodate event more people and attractions. Over the weekend visitors will be able to take in a host of top firms, including Nash Tackle, Hardy Greys, Korda, Gardner Tackle, Aqua, Freespirit and loads more besides. Holiday companies, syndicates, bait companies and lots more besides will also be on hand to get info and advice from.