Top northern angler and Maver backed Matt Pillay reflects on the recent Maver Classic Final at the fantastic Maver Larford Lakes. Well it's that time of year again for the Maver classic final. it's a prestigious event which I've really enjoyed over the years as Larford is a terrific venue and when you get some of the country's top anglers attending it makes for a very special event. After a 3-hour drive (I might as well live on the moon) I got to the draw and managed to catch up with my old pals and patiently wait to draw which I don't mind admitting always gives me butterflies but I love it! The old hairy palm goes in the bucket and I pulled Peg 76 on Speci which is a good area that always holds lots of skimmers and plenty of carp so after a few reconnaissance conversations it came to light my peg had been second on the lake the day before with 36 kilos of carp on the method at 45 turns.
Consistency is something we all strive for as match anglers, everyone can draw a good peg and have the odd good result but getting consistently good results is much more difficult. This has been even more important in my fishing in recent weeks as I’ve been fishing the very popular Westwood Lakes teams of 3. Every year the match is a sell out and this year has been no different. With the weather being unsettled to say the least, the lakes have been fishing quite hard and a bit peggy.
This clever gadget has caused quite a stir since our feature with its creator, Paul Carnwell. Now it is available to buy and is the perfect way of fishing the popular pellet-cone approach. RRP: £5. 99 .
This revolutionary vacuum system allows bait and other items to be stored in an airtight vacuum bag. The bags can be used again and again so they are great value. RRP: From £5. 95 .
This stylish and practical hoody is the perfect garment for the angler wanting to look the part on and off the bank. Made from quality materials, this top will certainly keep you warm. RRP: £29. 99.
A handy accessory bag with removable inserts to allow for customised storage. Fits neatly into the Ethos carryalls and can be used as a modular system. RRP: £7. 99.
A black version of the original F1 that looks perfect for winter fishing or clear water conditions. A great mix for carp, F1s and skimmers and supplied in 2kg bags. RRP: £5. 99.
This is perhaps the largest barrow/platform on the market and is ideal for anglers who carry lots of gear or need a large platform for natural venues. RRP: £84. 99. .
Joe Carass takes a look at the latest addition to the Maver Competition range – a pole that is set to turn heads in 2012!For all the poles that I get my hands on I still have a soft spot for a Maver! My first ‘proper’ pole was a Maver and since then I have owned several others. The company has produced some of the finest poles available and, together with its manufacturer, Reglass Spa, has developed new technologies that have taken poles to a new level in the last 10 years. Maver’s top-end poles have always been a touch special, starting with the 801 that, way back in the 1990s, had a colossal £8,000 price tag, right up to the present-day Elite 88 that is arguably the stiffest pole around. But these poles have high price tags and it is the mid-range offerings that most people are interested in spending their hard-earned cash on.
