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First Look! Similarly to all the short rods now available, several companies are producing compact versions of their bivvies and, in the Reflex, Fox has nailed it. Although I haven’t fished from it, I did spend two nights under this one at Carp In The Park and I absolutely loved it. Not just for its small nature (which in truth, as a brolly angler, is still amply big enough for me) but for the features it boasts and the all-round build quality. RipStop Ven-Tec material creates a rugged, waterproof and breathable material that will not let you down and which, if you nick it accidentally, will not worsen.

LAURENCE EAST reveals his go-to big-fish rig, which has served him well over the years, accounting for some awesome English chunks. 1 . Anti-Tangle Sleeve 1. Laurence uses an anti-tangle sleeve, which covers a simple overhand knot that is attached to a size 8 quick-change swivel.

Solar Tackle founder Martin Locke has landed 33 carp, including 11 forties, 3 fifties and a session biggest 60lb 8oz common, on his latest session. Fishing at extreme range, 230 yards, from swim 19 on Rainbow Lake, Martin concentrated on a boilie only approach with Candy Floss and TunaMino baits. Martin explains: “There were extreme temperatures, with up to 37°C in the shade, but odd takes were coming even in those temperatures as they seem to do with French fish. “I started off using Candy Floss boilies, but got through it quicker than I thought I would, and so switch to using TunaMino roughly halfway through the session, and that increased the action.

INSIDE THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE: ON SALE FRIDAY AUGUST 26TH IAN RUSSELL ON… FISHING IN FRANCE IAN RUSSELL is a veteran of fishing abroad but what it is that appeals so much, where does he go and how does he approach each trip? We met up with him to find out… So, Ian, how many times have you been to France now, and is it a yearly thing? Blimey, over 40 times for sure, maybe even more like 50. I love it and now make up to five trips every year. When Sticky Went To France… DAN WILDBORE ventured to the South of France to the mightyCassien, where he and friends enjoyed plenty of success on the famous 1,300-acre-plus lake… Being totally honest, the idea of fishing in France had never appealed to me. My holiday time is valuable, like all of us, and I wanted to spend the few weeks I had going away with my girlfriend or mates.