42lb 8oz Pike caught on the Broads

This 42lb 8oz brute was caught on Hicking Broad

Kamasan B911

Available in both eyed and spade end

The long curving swept point on the B911 provides a really secure hook hold. This point in combination with the special bend makes the pattern very unlikely to open out and gives it a disproportionate strength.

Ideal for carp on the pole B911's extra wide gape is perfect for a whole variety of baits, maggot, corn, pellets, meat.

RRP £1.10 MY PRICE £0.99 Per pack

Environment Agency publish rod fishing licence costs for 2010

The Environment Agency today announced that another £25 million from anglers’ licences will be ploughed back into improving fisheries this year.

Last year sales of rod licences broke records and similar sales are expected in 2010. All money raised by rod licence sales goes straight back into the sport.

This enables the Environment Agency to carry out work such as habitat improvement, monitoring of fish stocks, restocking and fish rescues – vital when angling is becoming more popular every year.

Licence funds are also used to help people take up fishing.

Anglers fishing in England and Wales must hold a valid rod licence.

The new licence year starts on April 1, and rod licences for the 2010/11 season are available now.

The attractive credit card-style licences show pictures by celebrated Wales-based wildlife artist David Miller, and this year feature either a barbel or a sea trout.

Prices for the 2010/11 rod licences are:

2010/2011 Coarse and non-migratory trout
Full £27
Concession £18
Junior £5
8-day £10
1-day £3.75

Mimiks casters

Available Now

Mimiks Casters are probably the most Lifelike Imitation Casters available.
Made from a Soft Material that is close to the density of Real Casters the Mimiks Casters fall gradually in the water when hooked by a small size 18 hook.

As the Mimiks Casters are made from a soft rubber they can be used in many ways. The most common is to just lightly hook the caster on a small hook. Other uses include threading several onto a Hair Rig, used on a Korda or Fox Maggot Clip and threaded onto the shank of a hook to make a 'Caster Aligner' presentation.

Mimiks Casters can also be used as grub bodies and insect addomens when fly tying.

Mixed pack of 3 colours : Cream, Orange and Brown.

If you wish to flavour the Mimiks Casters just leave to soak in a Dip / Flavour, the Flavour will penetarte the Mimiks Casters and be released when fished.

Korum Deluxe Accessory Chair

Deluxe Accessory Chair

Top-of-the-range accessory chair, with an extra high padded back and exceptional level of padding that raises comfort to new levels, particularly useful for longer day sessions when comfort is the priority. Despite the added level of comfort, the Deluxe chair only weighs approximately 1 kilo more than the original chair, and is still fully compatible with the Ruck Bag carry system.

•Extra high back for maximum comfort, also provides shelter from cold winds
•Adjustable back can be angled for maximum comfort
•Fully padded cover and aluminium frame
•Independently adjustable legs with full accessory compatibility
•Levelling mud feet and vertical legs give perfect positioning even on steep banks
•Supplied with free carry strap

This chair can be ordered through the shop

Prestons Power Line

Probably the UK’s fastest selling line, Power Line is exceptionally strong, supple and clear. Designed with built-in stretch also makes it an excellent line for pole rigs. Available in 12 sizes Powerline has quickly become the first choice hooklength for club and top match anglers alike.

Prestons Hollow Elastic

In Stock now rrp £9.99

Hollow elastic is manufactured from the very highest quality raw materials available and to the strictest quality standards, Hollo Elastic delivers trouble-free, consistent performance.



Hollo Elastic is available in 6 different strengths to suit all carp fishing situations from 9H up to a very powerful 19H. Thoroughly tested by our consultants, Hollo Elastic comes in 3m lengths in a sealed bag that ensures it stays in perfect condition.



Due to a special treatment process, injecting lubricant inside the elastic is not required with Hollo to make sure it works correctly.

Anyfish Anywhere 1 hook clipped down rig

Now in stock

Rig 1: 1 hook clipped down rig
size 1 aberdeen hook



what is it?
A single hook rig with a bait clip for maximum distance made with a 70lb rig body and a 25lb snood.




where would I use it?
A great rig for most beaches but especially flat shallow ones in daylight. It's also great for 'finding' fish at range.



how should I use it?
With this rig, distance is your main aim. So don't make your bait too big. Slide your bait-stop down on top of your baited hook (to stop your bait sliding up your line when you cast), then clip your hook onto the impact lead and cast.

Anyfish Anywhere red and black micro beads

BITS 1: 200 red and black micro beads

What is it?

‘Bits’ are all the little things that rattle in your tackle box.

Where would I use it?

‘Bits’ are used on both the rig body and the snood depending on your overall rig design.


How should I use it?

Well, that’s up to you and whichever type of rig you want to tie…

RRP £2.25 - My price £1.99

Marsh Trail Lakes

Marsh Trail Lakes - are situated near Morrisons and the Level Crossing at Beccles just off the by-pass. The attractive day ticket water is reached by driving off the roundabout down to the recycling centre and then up along the path for parking adjacent to some swims. Shallow in centre of A Lake 6-8' at edges. These established lakes are a good size with depth that vary on the far lake to 9 feet plus. In summer there are weedy bays and good marginal growth. This is traditional style gravel Pit fishing with carp but some big tench and pike present. Best tench so far 7½ lbs and pike to 22 lbs. No fishing under the overhead power cables. Any queries phone 07913 115610 (David Ragan £6 on bank. £5 prebooked and for concessions.

Topcroft Fishery

Low Farm, Topcroft, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2BU
Contact: Mr R. Tidnam Tel: 01508 482486

Heres what the owners have to say about the venue

A 3 acre lake 4 miles outside Bungay open from 6am - 9pm every day. No bookings needed just come and find a place at the swims. Here you will find plenty of room with 2 car parks and 50 swims containing carp, tench, Bream, Roach and Rudd (weight up to 15lb)

Great day out for all the family as our facilities include picnic tables and toilets on site. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We can guarantee lots of fish and help is available for beginners - we also have some rods that we can lend!!

Adults £6 per day, Juniors and OAP's £4 per day

Carp Logic Mimiks Worms

Now available

Mimiks Worms are probably the most Lifelike Imitation Worms available.
Made from a Soft Material that is close to the density of Real Worms the Mimiks Worms fall gradually in the water when hooked.

There are 5 different size worms per pack. There are 2 small Red Worms, 2 small Lob Worms and a Large 4" Lob Worm. Fish them as you would a normal worm making sure not to mask the hook point.

Nisa Chummer

The Chummer from Nisa is now available through the shop and heres what the good people at Nisa have to say about them.

An alternative to the hugely popular Chomper. These small floating feeders are specially designed for cereal feed, groundbait and damp pellets.

Simply squeeze the bait into the cage body and cast in to provide an instant cloud just under the surface, directly over you hooklength. This draws the fish up like a magnet, providing thrilling action from fish of all sizes!


I can see these being a big hit this year especially at venues like Berg Apton.

Esselle Pole Repairs

Esselle Pole Repairs offer
'Permanent Repairs at a fraction of the cost of replacement sections'
EPR is one of the U.K's leading companies in the field of repairs and refurbishments to carbon fibre and composite fishing poles.

They have even been featured on Sky Sports Tight Lines program

You can find a link to their website via the

useful links

section to the right or i can forward any request/enquiry you may have on to them for you

Bod Nudd does Rap - Maggots in your catapult

Copy paste and ENJOY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLz97EZBk40&NR=1

New Silver X Carp Groundbait

COMING SOON Set to take the market by storm come three additions to the hugely successful Silver X range.

Silver X Carp is a sweet biscuit and fishmeal groundbait containing particles that attract big carp into your swim and keeps them feeding for longer. Perfect for use on the pole, feeder, or method feeder and great as a carrier for other particles such as sweet corn and pellets.



The range consists of three different mixes:

Original Natural Brown

Match Green

Super Red

Dynamite Baits Luncheon Meat

COMING SOON Dynamite Luncheon Meat has been specifically selected for fishhing. It's low fat content makes it fishery friendly and helps it sink straight from the tin. The firm texture is ideal for side-hooking or hair-rigging, even in the Summer months. With added natural attractants that prove irresistible to carp. Ideal for cubing with a meat cutter.

Nisa plastic cage feeders

Nisa plastic cage feeders are probably the best cage feeders on the market today and are available through the shop.




Here is what the good people at Nisa have to say about them.

These are available in varying sizes and weights.

Mini (12g, 20g, 28g, 44g)
Small (12g, 20g, 28g, 44g)
Medium (16g, 22g, 28g, 44g)
Large (20g, 28g, 44g, 60g)
Info:

Ultra quick release and dispersal of bait can be achieved with these feeders as water rapidly penetrates through the plastic mesh.

These are especially useful where the fish are quickly onto the bait, thus preventing a trail of groundbait as you play the fish in.

The plastic body allows the feeder to rise when retrieved thus reducing the snagging problems associated with metal cage feeders.

Prestons PXR 4000 Feeder reel

I now have this reel in stock and here's what the good people at Preston Innovations have to say about it.

PXR 4000
Designed for feeder fishing, the PXR 4000 has a powerful retrieve ration of 5.1:1 and is a robust reel with strong gears that will take the strain of constant feeder retrieval.
The larger spool and S Stroke line lay make accurate distance casting easier and the multi-disc front drag is perfect for playing fish off the reel.


The PXR 4000 Feeder also comes with two handle options (single power and double balanced) and a high quality shallow aluminium spare spool.



Specifications:


• Gear Ratio 5.1:1
• Aluminium Body
• Aluminium Shallow Spool
• 10 Ball Bearings + 1 Roller Bearing
• Sensitive Front Drag
• S-Stroke Line Lay
• High Action Gear
• High Strength Drive Gear
• Anti Twist Line Roller
• Instant Anti Reverse
• Balanced Double and Single Power Handle

Angling Trusts National dates for 2010

National Championship Date Location
Division 1 National Championship
Saturday 21st August 2010
River Trent, Nottinghamshire (Tidal & Non Tidal)

Division 2 National Championship
Saturday 10th July 2010
Erewash Canal, Nottinghamshire

Cadets, Juniors & Intermediates National Championship
Saturday 3rd July 2010
Trent & Mersey Canal

Ladies National Championship
Saturday 12th June 2010
Maver Larford Lakes, Worcester

Individual National Championship
Saturday 11th September 2010
Staffs & Worcester Canal

DCP Ltd Anglers with Disabilities National Championship
Saturday 26th June 2010
Partridge Lakes, Culcheth, Warrington

Veterans National Championship
Wednesday 4th August 2010
Hallcroft Fishery, Retford, Nottinghamshire

Schools National Championship
TBA
TBA

Carp Logic - Imitation mixers

Some imitation baits look the part, but are next to useless at catching clever fish because they are too buoyant or too heavy.

With Anchor Tackle’s ‘Carp Logic’ fake baits, you can be assured that plenty of research has gone into studying the density of the bait so that once you have a hook attached, it behaves as naturally as the real thing and is therefore far less likely to be rejected by a feeding fish.

There are Mimiks Casters, Worms, Corn and Pellets in the range, and these, the Mimiks Mixers.

They are particularly soft and rubbery to the touch and you can easily slide a strongish hook or baiting needle through them, so they can be side hooked or hair rigged.

You get five in a pack for £1.99.

Weybread Fishery - details

Weybread Fishery offers some of the best coarse fishing in Norfolk & Suffolk.

Set in beautiful surroundings, the 3 acre fishing lake has 33 well maintained pegs.

Pre-booking is required as they limit the numbers to a maximum of 20, thus ensuring a relaxing days fishing.

They are open all year.

The lake has depths up to 14ft and there is a large island accessible by bridge.

John Wilson filmed an episode of his 'Go Fishing' series there showing how to tempt the big Crucians from the margins and take Bream with surface baits.

There is easy access from the car park and CLEAN toilet facilities.

For further information call Adam on 01379 588 141

Preston Choose Avid

Preston Choose Avid
Midlands tackle manufacturer Preston Innovations is gearing itself up for the launch of a new carp range. The range from the same stable as the Korum and SonuBaits, will be called Avid and is expected to hit the tackle shop shelves in the summer.

Fish O Mania 2010 Dates And Venues

Fish O Mania 2010 Dates And Venues

Angling Trust and Matchroom Sport announced today that entries to Fish O Mania 2010 will be open from 9.00am on 18th January 2010 for a three week period. The closing date for entries will be 8th February 2010 at 4.00pm. Tickets will be on sale at £23.00, an increase of 50p on 2009 to reflect higher peg fees. A new venue, Partridge Lakes, near Culcheth in Cheshire, will be used for a qualifying heat this year. Anglers wishing to register in this year's event will need to have a valid individual membership of the Angling Trust to register and have their membership card with them when they compete.


The Angling Trust website (www.anglingtrust.net) will be the only means by which anglers can enter Fish O Mania. Once the event is launched, competitors will have three weeks in which to enter through the on-line process. Once the entry has closed, the site software will then generate a random draw to select the 130 anglers for each of the 16 qualifying heats. The system does not operate on a first come first served basis, therefore all entries received from 18th January to 8th February will have an equal chance of obtaining a ticket. The site will also generate a reserve list for each of the 16 qualifiers with details being regularly updated on the Angling Trust website.


Anglers can sign up for membership on the Angling Trust website by following the links on the online entry process, or by clicking on “Join Here” on the home page. Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive of the Angling Trust explained the decision to make the competition members-only: "This is in line with most of the Trust’s other competitions, and other governing bodies’ policies. It has been welcomed by all the competition anglers we have spoken to, who saw it as a way of helping the Trust to continue to grow and develop into a powerful voice for all angling, and to develop match angling in the future." It will also ensure that all participants are covered by the Angling Trust’s free civil liability insurance, included in the membership subscription.


A spokesman for Matchroom Sport said: “Having worked with the NFA, and now the Angling Trust, for 16 years on Fish O Mania, we feel that it is important that anglers unite to give themselves a stronger voice in what are challenging times for the sport. On that basis we are happy that it is a pre-requisite that anglers taking part in Fish O Mania be members of the governing body that administers the sport. I can’t think of another sport that Matchroom operate in where this isn’t the case and it is of obvious benefit to all.”


Sandra Drew, Competitions and Events Manager for the Angling Trust said: “The importance of the Fish O Mania title is obvious from the distances some anglers travel to take part in the qualifiers each year and the huge attention that this competition attracts in the angling media and on Sky Sports. Once again there will be 16 qualifiers held around the country giving anglers a chance of winning the biggest prize in coarse angling and taking the prestigious title of Fish O Mania Champion.”


Fish O Mania Dates 2010

Matchroom Sport and the Angling Trust also announced the venues and dates for the Fish O Mania qualifiers for 2010:

Saturday 10th April 2010 Viaduct Fishery
Saturday 17th April 2010 Tunnel Barn Farm
Wednesday 21st April 2010 Barford Lakes
Saturday 24th April 2010 Lakeview Fishery
Wednesday 28th April 2010 Woodlands View
Saturday 1st May 2010 Maver Larford Lakes
Wednesday 5th May 2010 Monk Lakes
Saturday 8th May 2010 Stafford Moor
Saturday 15th May 2010 Moorlands Farm
Saturday 22nd May 2010 Octoplus Boldings
Saturday 29th May 2010 Partridge Lakes
Wednesday 2nd June 2010 Heronbrook Fisheries
Saturday 5th June 2010 The Oaks
Wednesday 16th June 2010 Willinghurst Fishery
Saturday 19th June 2010 Woodlands Lakes
Wednesday 30th June 2010 Lindholme Lakes

KC Carpa floats

Coming soon the legendary KC Carpa floats.
All these floats are hand made and are one of, if not the best pole floats on the market today.