We took a ride down to Barston Lakes Near Solihull to check out the annual Leeda & Wychwood Trade Show.
Having been shown around the huge array of products our keen eyes spotted a few innovative items that will really stand out on the bank and benefit your fishing. Firstly was the much awaited D-Ploy bivvy, constructed from high grade lightweight aluminum poles and single aluminum rear spreader block this lightweight and durable design allows the shelter to be erected in no more than 30 seconds. Various other additions help make this an incredibly user friendly shelter that is entirely versatile to suit every anglers need and will suit the short and long session anglers alike.
36-4-0 carp is new lake best. Stephen
Charlesworth has set a new complex record, at the popular Cherry Lakes
in Gloucestershire, after banking a 36-4-0 common carp. Complex
owner, Mike Kirsch takes up the story: "Whilst enjoying some good ‘west
country cider’ in the village pub, I got a call from Stephen saying he
had caught a ‘good one’. ”How big” I asked? .
You can find out more about this brilliant rod range on the 30Plus website – www. specimen30plus. com – available now at all good carp/specimen retailers. Six models make up the brand-new Kodex rod range from 30Plus, which not only incorporates some fantastic features, such as 50mm butt rings and anti-frap tip guides, they also offer incredible value for money.
Dan Hawkes from FatFish Tackle proved he can walk the walk on a recent trip out with other staff from the shop. Six fish came out to 13 people… and Dan had three of them, at 27lb 2oz, 27lb 4oz and the best at 32lb 4oz. All the fish came to a new nut-based bait developed by FatFish with Solar Tackle’s Martin Locke – in fact it was so new Dan only picked it up on the Sunday, used it for the first time on Monday and caught straightaway!The bait, exclusive to FatFish, is called Crunchy Nut Crème, and there will also be a new fishmeal bait out soon. For more details contact FatFish Tackle, Canterbury, on 01227 733770.
We have a pair of passes to give away to the Midlands Carp and Coarse Spectacular Show at the Ricoh Arena on March 8th and 9th. Simply like and share the picture on our Facebook page to enter. Visit www. facebook.
DAY ELEVEN: Win 2 RodMicron MR+ Bite Alarm and Receiver set worth £169. 99!In their own snazzy presentation box, this set of alarms are the absolute dog's doodars!. . .
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