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Emma Pickering Reports: Southfield Reservoir Feeder Masters Qualifier

Sunday saw me travel to Southfield Reservoir for the Feeder Masters qualifier – 60 of us battling it out, split into three zones and the winner of each would go through to the final. I drew Peg 65, which was towards the far end of the reservoir. The previous day…
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One-Line Winner

Chris Cameron thinks simple is best in the hunt for match-winning nets of F1s!
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Double your chances

When it comes to fishing big waters, Dynamite Baits’ Rob Perkins reckons fishing two lines at once will get you loads more bites.
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Window Feeder - Open the ‘window’ to better bream fishing.

When fishing at long range for big slabs, Dynamite Baits’ Ian Smith reckons the window feeder is a tactic that takes some beating…
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Irish Festival Listings

The Irish scene is booming now and with a festival-filled calender, there has never been a better time to book! If you are looking to take part then Ireland Travel Plus can look after the travel arrangements for you www.irelandtravelplus.co.uk tel: 07711 607200 DATE FESTIVAL LOCATION MARCH 17 -…
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Whinny’s Winter Tips

Jon Whincup reveals some findings from his winter commercial campaigns! F1s – Simple Is Best I spend most of my winter targeting F1-style venues and one thing I have learnt is that simple is by far the best. A simple bait choice with a simple match attack will always…
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The Irish Angle - Variety Is The Spice of Life

Our resident Irishman Cathal Hughes travels to Cornwall to see what all the fuss is about at White Acres. Having done very little fishing over the past month, I really thought that I’d be writing about yesterday’s charity match in this month’s magazine. But if it wasn’t for bad luck…
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Big Interview – Des Shipp

David Haynes continues his conversation with the genial big guy, Des Shipp. DH: You’ve been a regular in the England setup for how long now? DS: About 13 years, I think it is. DH: How did that come about? DS: I was fishing for Dorking and those people that fish…
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Punching With Perch

Words and pics: Steve Haywood River master Joe Oakes visits the River Soar to demonstrate how to put together a match-winning weight of perch. Perch are abundant in natural venues and regularly take part in the weighing-in ceremony, sometimes in the starring role or maybe a bit part in a…
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Matrix Masterclass -Feed ‘em and leave ‘em

Feed ‘em and leave ‘em Putting together a match-winning catch on a canal is not easy, although there are some anglers that make the most difficult things look simple. Lee Wright is one of those anglers and we joined him to find out just what he does that makes building…
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The Chub Chaser

Well-known for his commercial exploits, Adam Richards has taken the decision to enjoy some proper river fishing… and he’s been learning fast! In recent years I have fallen in love with proper, natural river fishing, and I mean rivers where there isn’t a pole in sight and the walks…
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