Pure Class!Tom Scholey inspects a new range of match rods from Free Spirit, a brand that has been synonymous with fine-quality carp fishing tackle for many years…
Making a break into the super-competitive match rod market is not an easy move to make, especially when your company’s past presence in the match fishing market has been, well, non-existent!
But this move is one that Free Spirit is making – and in Match Fishing’s opinion, its entry into this market will not be good news for the competition, simply because they make exceptional fishing tackle. Speaking to some of my friends from the carp fishing world (where Free Spirit carp rods are among the most highly respected available) I was told to expect quality, and when the rods arrived in the office I knew that we were in for something special.
I was actually shown two ranges of rods – the CTX range (showcased here) and a range known as HiS – which were still prototypes when we saw them, but will soon hit the shelves as the company’s flagship rod range. Look for the review in a forthcoming issue.
Stylish And Quality -Match Fishing looks at the Cresta Blackthorne luggage range from Spro.
This is attractive, hard-wearing luggage at a price that doesn’t break the bank. And the other great thing about the Cresta Blackthorne luggage?
It looks pretty sexy on the bank too! Manufactured from hard-wearing and waterproof material, the Cresta Blackthorne luggage features ultra-strong zips, and reinforced straps and seams. In a break from convention, the ready-rod bags do not come with fixed rod ties, but instead are supplied with a separate complement of neoprene versions.
The Italian Stallion!Match Fishing shines the spotlight on the One Evolution 2. 0 seatbox brought to you by Colmic.
It seems that seatboxes are THE show-stopping item for tackle companies to release at the moment, with a host of new pews set to hit the market. Colmic is determined not to miss the party and means business with its new £899 seatbox, the One-Evolution 2.
Match/Event Name:*
Spion Kop winter league
Date (dd/mm/yyyy):*
22/01/2017
Location of Match:*
Spion Kop
Number of Pegs/Anglers:*
9 anglers
Report:
Spion Kop winter league week 6 Matchday results It was a very hard day for all with the weather affecting the fishing from the off, ice on most pegs but with a little persuation it moved on. Marcus Leek making the most of a good draw from peg 26 catching skimmers on maggots to get the best weight of the day. 2nd went to Jim Elder using wag and mag tactics to catch 8lb 140z of silvers and 3rd was Andy Stockdale with 5lb 10oz of bits.
Top 3 Anglers & Weights:
Winner:
Marcus Leek
Lbs
12
Oz
3
Sponsor:
Runner Up:
Jim Elder
Lbs
8
Oz
14
Sponsor:
Third Place:
Andy Stockdale
Lbs
5
Oz
10
Sponsor:
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