Kayleigh Smith blogs how she won the prestigious Ladies Fisho title… for the second time!
This year saw the Fish ’O’ Mania final return to Hayfield Lakes, which left me with mixed feelings – on the one hand I was happy as it was closer to home so it would be easier to get down a few times for a practice, but on the other hand it has its challenges, including the big old fish that can go 20lb plus, meaning that no one is ever out of it.
I had a couple of practice sessions/matches and managed 18 carp for 107lb in one and 16 carp for 96lb in the other, catching a few fish and getting my confidence up. I also learnt a few things along the way that came into play in the final.
On the day I drew Peg 6, which was permanent Peg 71 and also an end peg, although I could only fish up to this side of the next platform.
Joe Carass gets the whisk out and checks out the new Feeder Super Blend from Spotted Fin.
It is coming as no surprise that bait companies are now developing specific mixes for feeder fishing. Anglers are demanding more and more feeder-specific tackle and bait and companies are coming up with the goods
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Here at Match Fishing we have been very impressed with what Spotted Fin has been up to – brilliant bait with quality that is second to none.
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The Dynamite Baits Bait Clinic
In the first of this series we will bring you all the biggest names in the business to answer your bait questions
It's Time For F1s, But It's Feeder Only
When fishing the feeder for F1s you need to think about how you feed fishing the pole. Will Raison explains why.
Practice Makes Perfect
Young star in the making Matty Dawes is on the quest for big-match qualification. But does he go about it?
Buyers Guide To Distance Feeders
We look at all the various distance feeders on the market.
We look at two new additions to the AS Feeder range.
Mini Bullet Feeder – RRP: £1. 92
The water is still cold and being able to use a small feeder at distance is a massive edge. For a long time anglers have had to use small, adapted and cut-down rocket feeders, but no longer as AS feeders has developed a Mini Bullet Feeder.
Mark Downes tells you five of his groundbait secrets that have caught him loads of fish down the years.
It’s Magic
If you want a simple one-bag mix for commercial silvers then Sweet Fishmeal Magic is the mix for you. Magic is a perennial fish catcher and the addition of a fishmeal element only serves to enhance its reputation.
I have used this mix no end for silver fish on commercials but have also used it extensively on canals too.
Side trays are an essential item of tackle for the comfort and organisation of your session. And as match anglers we are using larger and larger side trays, especially when wading on natural waters.
One huge problem that anglers have been faced with is supporting the weight on these large side trays. Supporting legs are the common choice but there are situations when you cannot use them – deep margins or narrow commercial platforms being just two cases.
