The latest Army Angling Federation report. . .
River Nene, Benwick | 23/11/11Number of pegs: 23The 23 anglers who attended the third AAF group 3 match were met with a cold, clear River Nene at Benwick.
The latest Army Angling Federation report. . .
Johns Lake, Willinghurst Fishery | 23/11/11Number of pegs: 23Conditions were against the Anglers of AAF group 1 on their 4th qualifier of the year, a cold snap overnight had shrouded Johns Lake at Willinghurst in fog and this stopped the hoped for skimmers from feeding for most of the match.
Results for competitions at the fishery for the week ending November 20.
Date: Monday 14th NovemberPools: New PoolNo F/man: 15Match Report:1st: Pellet over micro pellet on the deck @ 6m & 8m for f1’s to 2lb. 2nd: Method rod & line to the island using copycat groundbait and alternated between dead red maggot & 4mm cube of meat for f1’s to 2lb, 5lb mirror carp & 6lb common carp. 3rd: Maggot @ 6m on the deck for f1’s to 1.
Following on from the success of the original Marine Halibut mix, the new Halibut Carp Groundbait offers three different colours and a slightly new mix. The groundbait can be bought in original, green or red in 900g bags, so there is something for everyone and the mix is already accounting for huge weights of carp!RRP: £3. 75. .
This new super-tough line from the Browning stable is the perfect choice for any anglers looking for a durable rig and hooklength line. Even though this line is extremely strong it is also very supple to allow for good bait presentation. Supplied on 100m spools. RRP: from £3.
Offering unrivalled value for money, this seven-drawer seatbox comes complete with a side tray, spray bar and folding footplate, and now with a free wheel kit! You really do get a lot for your money with the RX7 and it’s well worth checking out. RRP: £199. 99. .
Fishmeal mixes are brilliant fish catchers but sometimes you need something just a little bit different. The Chocolate Fish mix from Sonubaits could be that something! It offers all the fish-attracting qualities of fishmeal mixes, yet has a lovely chocolate smell that fish find irresistible. The groundbait mixes up well and can be used on the Method or for general pole work. Supplied in 2kg bagsRRP: £5.
The XM10 is the shortest pole in the Shockcore fusion range from Middy. It has been primarily designed as margin pole but is also a great pole for the younger angler or angler on a budget. The pole comes with a spare top kit, two elastication kits, a mini extension and a pole bag. It is rated to a massive No25 elastic and is available in both 10m and 11.
Short hooklengths are essential when using the Method feeder and this brand-new box from Preston is the ideal way to store them. The box has pins at both three and four inches, as these are the most popular lengths for Method hooklengths. RRP: £8. 99.
Alex Bones gets an exclusive first look at three of the short feeder rods on offer from a new brand set to take match fishing by storm!Matrix is the all-new brand with all-new ideas, and was shown to me in its entirety by the man responsible for it… Mr Ricky Teale. Most of you will know or know of Ricky, but for those who don’t he’s been a formidable name in the trade for many, many years. And, he’s responsible for a great deal of the developments that present themselves before your very eyes when you visit your local tackle shop. So, what’s new about these rods and what makes them different from those sitting in your holdall already? I wanted to find out.
