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Two new signings for carp firm. Carp giants, Taska have announced that two young junior anglers will be joining their ranks. The first signing is 16 year old Scunthorpe junior, Tommi Jackson. Tommi started fishing at the age of five, following in the footsteps of his dad - himself a successful angler, with UK fish to 58lb 6oz.

New premises for particle bait manufacturer. “I am in a very fortunate position, as I am able to manufacture carp bait, and sell it direct to the public – meaning there is no third party taken a chunk of the profits – and I can offer it to the punter at a very reasonable price. ”These were the words of Del Keane, owner of Essex based particle manufacturer, Hooked On Baits. Del has just moved in to new premises in Doddinghurst in Essex, meaning customers can visit him and collect the bait directly.

Cultured Carp Baits throw their weight behind cancer charity initiative!Cultured Carp Baits, supplier of high quality baits across the UK and France, have teamed up with ‘Carp Aid’ to support a range of carp fishing events aimed at raising vital funds in the battle against cancer. ‘Carp Aid’ is the newest arm of the ‘Match Aid’ charity, an organisation set up by Richard Anderson last year after losing two people to cancer who were very close to his heart. Match Aid raises money for cancer research through fishing matches and due to its success Richard made the decision to expand the charity into the world of carp angling. The man responsible for setting up ‘Carp Aid’ is David Cawsey; “I’m ecstatic about having the opportunity to work for a cancer charity and help give back to the people who helped to care for my mum who died of cancer almost two years ago and to those who helped my wife in her successful battle against cancer last year.

Angling News Week on sale now! Two exciting new competitions have been announced this week - carrying a combined prize fund of over £35,000! If you are a match, sea or fly angler then at least one of them will be right up your street!On top of this we have the story of the pleasure angler who has banked a massive 7lb 5oz chub, and the all important results from the Angling Trust Winter League Semi Finals!We bring you the story of Alan Blairs latest conquest, which sees him targetting carp on tidal rivers, and reveal the exciting new bait on offer from carp giant Solar Baits. Then there is the tale of England feeder star Tommy Pickering's latest high profile win, in the Maver Larford Silver Fish Festival. Feature wise, we have soil secrets from the best angler in the world, a lesson in day ticket carp fishing from England ace Tom Maker, a battle of two UK Champions, and a sea fishing lesson from Gary Pye. Plus, there is a look at the latest tackle to hit the shelves, blogs from the sports top names, and all the latest catch reports.