Airsprung AA Open resultLocation of match: Bristol Avon Barton Farm Date of match: 1/7/12Number of pegs/anglers: 16Report:The Bristol Avon had fined down nicely following the previous weeks floods but was still carrying a touch of pace. The expected bagging session just did not happen. Most of the action was on the first 3 pegs by the rowing club, and coming out on top on peg 2 was Garbolino Blackmore Vale’s Richie Tomala. Richie fished the pole at 13 with a 3 gram rig over groundbait and caster.
This is a super-stable yet super-strong inline pattern that has a thick hollow bristle to make it perfect for fishing for big fish on the deck. This pattern is available in a huge range of sizes from 0. 2g up to 1. 5g to cover all situations.
This neat and compact cooler bag has ample room for storing six bait boxes within the main insulated compartment. It also has a separate top section for storing all of your smaller bits and pieces. RRP: £30. 95.
A superb value-for-money double-handled reel that comes supplied with a staggering four spools! It has a smooth rear drag and excellent winding power for a reel in this class. RRP: £10. . .
This new groundbait is exactly what it says on the tin! It’s fantastic on its own and particularly good for F1s, and is also great as a base mix to which the other Sonubaits additives can be added to create your own personalised mix. RRP: £5. 99. .
This easy-to-mix paste comes in two flavours, Marine Fishmeal and Halibut Marine. It comes in 500g bags and is simple to both mix and use. RRP: £2. 99.
Available in 5g, 6g and 7g these floats are ideal for short-range pellet-waggler work. The buoyant shape will hold up the pellet well but also create some resistance to help make the rig self hooking. RRP: £1. 50.
Match Fishing’s Joe Carass takes a look at a new feeder range from MAP that is one of the most versatile on the market. As regular readers of this magazine will know, we are huge fans of what the lads at MAP are doing. They keep coming up with clever and innovative products that are a little bit different from the norm. All of these products aim to solve a problem that exists in the world of match fishing.
This fine powdered additive has a small amount of krill powder added to it. Which makes it not only fantastic for binding pellets for the Method feeder but also a fantastic additive that the carp love. RRP: £2. 99.