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With Theo on the Severn

Posted on January 31, 2012

There had been no warning, just a savage surge of energy conducted through the monofilament and into the rod tip.  Once lifeless it now was the conductor, which linked me to the barbel, and as it strained under pressure I wondered how long could it maintain the connectio...

Summer Pit With Roo

Posted on January 31, 2012

Management of our lakes and ponds is vital for successful fisheries and the current mantra in the countryside of ‘run wild’ just doesn’t work where fish are concerned.  Predation has been all over the news but environment enhancement also has a big part to play in mainta...

Rudd on Lures

Posted on January 10, 2012

Circle on the surface --- rudd on lures By Viktor Kecskés When someone starts talking about fishing for rudd, the majority of anglers think about catching rudd while float fishing or when using light picker rod fishing for roach, bream, or for this species. Not many thin...

Win Warwick's Way With Carp DVD

Posted on December 30, 2011

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Warwick's Way With Carp DVD Frank Warwick is joined by Martin Bowler to reveal what it takes to catch big carp successfully. No secrets are held back as the pair land a string of enormous fish culminating in a new personal best for Frank. B...

Chalk Stream Challenge

Posted on December 30, 2011

River Wylye The river Wylye is quintessentially English with its champagne clear water flowing past chocolate box villages, thatched cottages and ancient bridges.  Rising near the Wiltshire hamlet of Maiden Bradley after percolating through chalk it follows a course alon...

Giveaway - Supplex Line

Posted on December 11, 2011

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Supplex Mono The best mono we have ever seen.  Generally speaking, tough, long life, abrasion resistant, high knot strength, shot damage resistant line has a hard cross section and tends to be wiry and coily as it comes off the reel.  Ultra...

Giveaway - Drennan Heavyweight Cage Feeders

Posted on December 7, 2011

THIS COMPETITION IS CLOSED Heavyweight Cage Feeders Made from stainless steel mesh with a lead base, these feeders are then electroplated all over to give a subtle brown/bronze finish which blends in nicely.  The 'D' shape is very strong and gives the feeder a lower profi...

Wye Storm

Posted on December 7, 2011

Wye Storm The valley has the ability to make you feel small standing alone at the base of the Brecon Beacons.  The imposing black mountain with its snowy peaks casts its shadow across you, immediately filling the soul with insignificance against such an awesome display o...

Win an original graphite drawing from A Fish For All Seasons

Posted on November 28, 2011

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW FINISHED This is your opportunity to win an original graphite drawing from A Fish For All Seasons by Gareth Fareham.  The drawing is 21cm x 29.5cm and is signed by the artist.   Priced at £150.00 this is a great chance to win a piece of original ...