Marv Wait looks at how to make the most of fishing the public waterways, which many anglers shy away from too often. However, with enough effort, it’s possible to unlock some of the jewels.
When many people talk about fishing big waters they often refer to large, windswept gravel pits and the like. However, most fail to notice that canals are some of the largest carp waters in the country.
Carp hauler Steve Cliff reveals a devastating rig that he has been using for over a year and has accounted for an incredible number of carp…
Ever since I can remember I kept changing pop-up rigs; I have never been able to settle on something that I have a great deal of confidence in. Most of my fishing has been done with small 12mm pop-ups balanced, but there is certainly a time and place for using pop-ups. I have spent years trying to find something that is low to the lake bed, doesn’t involve relying on putty or fiddling around with stiff materials and which works exactly how I want it to.
The spinner sits perfectly on the bottom
It all started when I had a look at some of the new products from Korda.
Joining our team of bloggers, Nashbait backed angler LukeKennard tells us when and where his love for fishing started. . .
My first fishing experience was 17 years ago, now age 22 I’m hooked and cannot get enough of it.
Lee ‘Mozza’ Morris shares some of his finest tips for catching carp up in the water on the often-overlooked tactic of zig-rig fishing
During spring and early summer zig rigs can be an incredibly effective method and one that will often outfish any other tactic that you have at your disposal. In recent years a lot has been written about the use of zigs and countless sections on DVDs and films on YouTube have covered their use, yet still, the vast majority of carp anglers do not use them. Why? Well, I’m not really sure. Laziness? Maybe.
For as long as there has been fishing I am pretty sure there has been night fishing, and as a result, there has always been a need to keep comfortable on the bank throughout this period. Over the years, roll mats, lilos, sun loungers, canvas and metal structures all have been used to sleep on, and in more recent years we have seen a fundamental shift to level flat-bed chairs with all manner of luxurious and comfortable materials ensuring you the best night’s sleep on the bank.
We have seen it all, so I thought, but that was until I went to Trakker!
Shape is one thing all of the above beds have in common, boasting the typical and traditional rectangular bedlike shape – and why not, I hear you ask?
Well, take a look at the first bedchair to break the mould and bring to the market a revolutionary oval system.
First and foremost Trakker is renowned for good beds, and having had great success and gaining huge popularity out on the banks with the Levelite range you can expect extreme comfort, unrivalled support and, of course, a flat profile, which is definitely becoming the norm for obvious reasons.
Daiwa - Black Widow Spod Rod & Windcast Reel£59. 99 and £109. 99
As you would expect from the Daiwa corner, this rod and reel combination screamed quality from the off. With a graphite body and quick drag feature complemented by the 4.
As the name would suggest, this One Night Stand bivvy is perfect for the short-session angler, as well as being more than suitable for the longer session. This compact and lightweight one-man shelter weighs just 7. 5kg, ideal for the angler on the move and for transportation.
Constructed with a 5000 hydrostatic head 210D cover it also has an added three-quarter storm peak, offering plenty of protection from the elements.
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Foreign Foray
For his debut feature, we follow Shimano consultant Ian Smith to Austria to see how his typical style of Englinsh fish reqards hom on an overseas venue!
"It was November 8th, 2016 when this adventure began.