The Annual NSWCARC “Champs $1000 winner take all” match was held in Sydney recently here is the match report. . . Location of match: Sydney, AustraliaDate of match: 18/8/12 19/8/12Number of anglers: 16The Australian weather once again sent the 16 anglers in this year’s final a chilly reminder that winter had not left just yet despite the temps being well up all the previous week to the match.
Trial League Off To Blazing Start. The first round of the Sensas River/Canal league got off to a cracking start, with plenty of fish being caught on both the River Soar, and the Loughbrough Canal. This years event is being run as a trial, meaning teams are welcome to join at any time, as there is no cash prizes being paid out to winning teams. Three anglers fish on each of the two venues, with the cumulative result being decided on section points.
Big Trent bags prove fitting memorial to Nottinghamshire angler. Keith Fretwell was remembered in style last weekend, as his beloved River Trent threw up several big weights of fish. Coming out on top was Clowne rod Phil Turner, who weighed in a 52-9-0 net of bream to take victory. He fished a groundbait feeder with maggot and worm on the hook, casting one third of the way across the river.
Dynamite Baits Makins FisheryPhase One, Lake Two, 19 Fished. Kobra Wednesday Open1 Sam Brown (Dynamite Makins) 176-062 John Adamson (Kobra Feeders) 130-043 Charlie Shaw (Derby Fishermania) 65-084 John Oldham (Makins) 60-045 Terry Phillips (Attleborough Sports) 40-8-0On a day of strong winds, sunny periods and showers, most of the 19 anglers fishing the Wednesday KOBRA Open on Lake Two (Dynamite Makins) struggled to put a weight together, the top two being exceptions. Sam Brown (Dynamite Makins) on peg A20 started on pellet waggler and caught smallish carp steadily from the start. In the latter stages he switched to pole along the margins with corn on the hook and landed several bigger samples to lift his weight to a winning 176-06.
Perch and eels dominate in Shakespeare Veterans Championship. Nick Cowling seized victory in this years Shakespeare Veterans Championship, after he capitalised on a great first hour. The Alcester Sports backed rod started his match fishing just five metres from the bank, where he fed three small balls of groundbait laced with pinkies. A procession of chunky perch came to the net through the early stages of the match, before bites subsided and he decided to have a look on the feeder.
These landing nets have been designed to hug the carp that you net to help speed up the unhooking process. There are two mesh diameters available, with one being fine to prevent hair rigs getting caught up in the net. RRP: £8. 50.
Krill products have burst onto the match scene in recent years and have become must-have products. This new Krill Liquid from Sonubaits has a lovely aroma and is perfect for adding to any bait. RRP: £2. 99.
This is a fantastic float for targeting F1s and small carp shallow on the pole and, thanks to the inline build, it is super-strong and tangle free. The pattern is available in both a 4x12 and 4x14 size. RRP: £1. 99.
For anglers who like to keep their cars and kit in a nice tidy manner this boot bag is perfect. Featuring a lovely wipe-down material that is easy to clean and with enough space to fit your wellies or other boots in, this is sure to be a winner. RRP: £27. 99.
Perfect for the angler on a budget, this revamp of a classic Maver pole offers great performance at an even better price! The pole comes supplied with a pole bag and informative DVD. RRP: £159. 99SSP: £129. 99.
