Dynamite Baits Makins FisheryPhase One, Lake Two, 19 Fished. Kobra Wednesday Open1 Sam Brown (Dynamite Makins) 176-062 John Adamson (Kobra Feeders) 130-043 Charlie Shaw (Derby Fishermania) 65-084 John Oldham (Makins) 60-045 Terry Phillips (Attleborough Sports) 40-8-0On a day of strong winds, sunny periods and showers, most of the 19 anglers fishing the Wednesday KOBRA Open on Lake Two (Dynamite Makins) struggled to put a weight together, the top two being exceptions. Sam Brown (Dynamite Makins) on peg A20 started on pellet waggler and caught smallish carp steadily from the start. In the latter stages he switched to pole along the margins with corn on the hook and landed several bigger samples to lift his weight to a winning 176-06.
Perch and eels dominate in Shakespeare Veterans Championship. Nick Cowling seized victory in this years Shakespeare Veterans Championship, after he capitalised on a great first hour. The Alcester Sports backed rod started his match fishing just five metres from the bank, where he fed three small balls of groundbait laced with pinkies. A procession of chunky perch came to the net through the early stages of the match, before bites subsided and he decided to have a look on the feeder.
This is a fantastic float for targeting F1s and small carp shallow on the pole and, thanks to the inline build, it is super-strong and tangle free. The pattern is available in both a 4x12 and 4x14 size. RRP: £1. 99.
For anglers who like to keep their cars and kit in a nice tidy manner this boot bag is perfect. Featuring a lovely wipe-down material that is easy to clean and with enough space to fit your wellies or other boots in, this is sure to be a winner. RRP: £27. 99.
Perfect for the angler on a budget, this revamp of a classic Maver pole offers great performance at an even better price! The pole comes supplied with a pole bag and informative DVD. RRP: £159. 99SSP: £129. 99.
Innovation is hard to come by these days with so many companies hotly competing for the same goal. So, here’s why Matrix’s latest feeders impressed Alex Bones. So, picture the scene; you’ve been responsible for one of the most influential products of modern fishing – the push-button Method mould. You’ve patented the design to the hilt so it can’t be copied by anyone! Then you move to another tackle company where you’re presented with a blank drawing board.
Available in three colours, these Quickstops are perfect for hair rigging any bait that is soft enough for the stop to be pushed through. It is the ideal alternative for the angler who finds standard bait stops fiddly. The colours also match your bait choice perfectly. RRP: £1.
This month Joe Carass takes the new mid-priced pole offerings from Sensas out for a little jaunt!Over the years I have used and owned poles from just about all the different manufacturers out there but, I must admit, I have never owned a Sensas model. I have held most of them throughout my time, though, and have always been impressed with what I have seen. My esteemed editor, Alex Bones, and I went tackle testing a few months ago and he put the top-of-the-range Power Match 874 through its paces. It was a lovely bit of kit that is perfect for the UK angler.
This clever idea helps to reduce liners when fishing the Method feeder or any legering tactics. They feature a clever locking system that allows them to be added or removed from the line without the need to tackle down. RRP: £1. 99.
This quality landing-net head has the perfect mesh for scooping large carp. The foam on the rim of the mesh prevents the net from sinking when waiting for an opportunity to net the fish you are playing. RRP: £10. .
