There are still places left to compete with the chance to win a £30,000 prize!Leeds-based tackle shop Eric's Angling are holding a brand-new contest that carries the top match prize in specimen angling in the UK. The Eric's Angling Championship will carry large runner-up prizes of £6,000 for second place and a third prize pot for £2,500. In addition to this awesome prize bundle each qualifying pair from the 13 rounds of qualifiers will also receive a prize for competing. This match is open for any pair to enter and promises to be an epic competition.
The Chod Rig has become one of the most popular presentations in the modern carp fishing world. If you have yet to try one then here is a video guide to help you tie one. . .
Bait-Tech are proud to announce that Rob Nunn has joined the Carp Catchers Team.
Rob, an angling consultant and fishery manager has been carp fishing for over 20 years and was part of the World Carp Classic Winning Team 2012. He has worked within the industry for nearly 10 years in a variety of roles and has written for many of the leading angling publications. Rob about joining Bait-Tech, Rob says: it’s refreshing to see the same level of commitment, passion and ethos for quality products as I do.
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.
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.
JAPANESE bait specialist Marukyu Europe Ltd, has made the acquisition of British-based carp specialist, Rig Marole. It is Marukyu Europe' s first acquisition since it was created in 2010. Rigmarole is a British specialist in terminal tackle. It has been privately owned for 11 years.
Birds Tackle, the Ipswich-based tackle and gun megastore, has launched a new interactive app to make shopping for tackle easier. Not only that, but anglers can even watch video clips for hints, tips and tackle reviews, plus they can view photo galleries from other anglers, as well as upload their own catch pictures. There are even competitions with tackle prizes to be won and links to Facebook and Twitter. To see more, and to download the app, click here.
The annual Brentwood Carp Show is on the Saturday 25th and 26th of January. Its carp fishing who's who under one roof. Featuring all the top tackle companies in the sport the event promises to be full of angling biggest characters. 20 Exclusive big name talks will be held on the main stage to answer your question and talk tactics.