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Catching Carp

Posted on November 22, 2011

Harvest Carp With the onset of autumn there is an air of urgency to the natural world.  The pantry is full with ripe fruits, berries and nuts ready to be picked by a gambit of creatures to help sustain themselves during tougher times to come.  The squirrel coverts acorns...

Win a Leather Bound Copy of A Fish For All Seasons

Posted on November 15, 2011

A FISH FOR ALL SEASONS LEATHER BOUND COPY - LIMITED EDITION Presented in a unique wooden presentation box, which includes both DVDs, this special book comes complete with a signed certificate of authenticity. Priced at £210.00 incl p&p this is your opportunity to win...

'Pit-Stop' Zander

Posted on November 8, 2011

By Aurel Hernyak, 1st Nov, 2011 As I was typing these characters I saw on Facebook that Martin reported the recent catch of a 13 lb zander, which would be a great catch for anyone, anywhere on the planet where zander can be caught. You should bear in mind that Martin’s c...

Giveaway - Warwick's Way With Carp

Posted on November 7, 2011

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. Bankside conversation get you in...

Loch Awe

Posted on November 7, 2011

Loch Awe We had been on the road for the best part of 10 hours to reach this isolated glen in the west of Scotland but at last Tim, Terry and I had finally arrived at our overnight accommodation.  Getting out of the truck the first thing we noticed was the overwhelming s...

Win A Fish For All Seasons Book

Posted on October 30, 2011

Over 30 years ago a jam jar, net and shoal of sticklebacks were enough to ignite a passion that would last a lifetime. The boy who spent all day paddling in a stream could never have imagined where this adventure would take him. Record breaking fish, a professional angle...

Get Your Hands on new ESP Digital Camo Salopettes

Posted on October 30, 2011

ESP DIGITAL CAMO SUPER GRADE WATERPROOF CLOTHING ESP is the first company to use the new digital camo pattern used by the US army on dedicated angling clothing. Incorporating three colours in its make up (two green and a brown) designed to complement European foliage; t...

Behind the scenes of A Fish For All Seasons

Posted on October 27, 2011

A Fish For All Seasons As -17oC savaged the Oxfordshire countryside accompanied by the worst snow for 30 years I lay in my sleeping bag staring at the thin sheet of tortured nylon that was the only thing protecting me from the polar blast and asked myself whether I had c...

Win A Fish For All Seasons DVD

Posted on October 25, 2011

A Fish For All Seasons DVD (2 disc set) Join Martin as once again he is at the centre of an epic journey through the British countryside.  From town to valley, river to lake, everywhere is explored in pursuit of monster fish.  It's the challenge of catching a giant commo...