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French reservoir trip proves fruitful for Dutch rod. After recently signing a sponsorship deal with Taska, Dutch rod Michiel Martijn celebrated in style, by banking this 43lb 7oz common carp! The 39 year old caught the fish after a two day campaign on the massive French water. He explained: “I baitied up with a mixture of 20mm and 24mm UCP boilies for two days. With bait in place, I leaded about at distance and found a spot around four meters deep.

Star packed issue on sale now! The Novemeber issue of Advanced Carp Fishing has just hit the shelves- and is packed full of top tactics from star names. Not least, the cover boy Nigel Sharp, who reveals key baiting techniques to help you get the best from heavily fished waters. There is also A FREE packet of Cotswold baits Fluropops on the cover!On top of this:Darrell Peck goes in depth explaining the technical aspects that led to his seven-carp success at CEMEX's KingsmeadSteve Renyard travels to Emperor Lakes in Devon on another 'live Weekender' sessionACF editor John Claridge and Dan Wildbore go head to head at Linear Fisheries in Oxford and, with contrasting styles, catch from two different lakes on the complexDave Lane details some productive short sessions in The Pump Swim instalment of his My Favourite Swims seriesPLUS The carp diary of Ian Chillcott is stuffed full with some cracking catches, all told in Chilly's unique stylePick it up from your local newsagent now, or click here to subscribe. .

My favourite hooks, Muggas, are now available in a beefed-up version, boasting 30 per cent stronger, high-carbon wire. I took some to France with me and have used them here at home too. Despite their thicker gauge they remain sharp and the covert coating is inconspicuous on the lake bed too. RRP: £4.

I have a small car so space for gear is at a premium. However, despite its large capacity, the Trackta folds up into a surprisingly flat package. The assembly is quick and simple and takes just a minute to complete. Capacity is impressive, and when loaded correctly it’s both smooth and well balanced to push along the bank.