Author: geepster

Former editor of many a fishing magazine, owner of Total-Fishing.com and MD of a pest control company!!

Shatterford Lakes June 2011

 Sean Mills from Kidderminster smashed the Shatterford record by landing a massive 70lb catfish on Masters Lake this weekend.  The monster was landed at 6.15pm Saturday morning on Peg 5 using luncheon meat on a size 2 hook with 20lb line.  Needless to say, Sean was delighted with his achievement, having lost a decent cat […]

Shatterford Catfish Record Smashed

Sean Mills from Kidderminster smashed the Shatterford record by landing a massive 70lb catfish on Masters Lake this weekend.  The monster was landed at 6.15pm Saturday morning on Peg 5 using luncheon meat on a size 2 hook with 20lb line.  Needless to say, Sean was delighted with his achievement, having lost a decent cat […]

Shakespeare Qualifier

Sunday June 26th79 Fished Just half an ounce separated the top two weights in what turned out to be a challenging match for many anglers in bright, hot conditions. Paul Jackson had the top weight on the day, with a 6-5-0 net from peg two. Paul caught small chub early on the waggler, before going […]

Abu Garcia/ Wychavon Qualifier

Saturday June 25th78 Fished Two of the River Avon’s famous Evesham barbel formed the bulk of the top two weights, with one of the fish being the very same specimen that helped Steve Ashmore bag top prize in last years final! Distinguishable by its slightly damaged tail, the 12lb monster fell to Kevin Millards bomb […]

Latest News From Anglian water

Week ending 26 June 2011 • 9lb 6oz Rainbow for Darrell at RavensthorpeDarrell Howard takes best Rainbow of the week • Richard wins Tuesday night boat league at Rutland WaterRichard Cooper of Empingham wins with 8 fish for an impressive 22lb 11½oz • A great place to beginBeginners courses for trout fishing at Rutland, Grafham and Pitsford throughout […]

Dave Lane On Tight Lines this week…

Friday 1st July 7:00pm Sky Sports 3Repeated: 11:00pm Sky Sports 4Sat. 2:00am Sky Sports 44:00am Sky Sports 48:00am Sky Sports 3 Keith will be joined in the bothy by carp fishing legend Dave Lane, one of the most accomplished and respected anglers on the scene. If there’s anything you want to ask them please send […]

Packington Somers Fishery June 2011

Telephone: 01676 523833FISHING & MATCH REPORT  – WEEK ENDING 26/6/11 MATCH RESULTSMONDAY EVENING MATCH        (ANNIVERSARIES)1.  John Burchell (Packington) 41 – 0         Peg 17     Carp & Skimmers on Pole & Paste2.  Steve White (Kobra Feeders) 30 – 23.  Derek Hartshorne (Swann Baits) 24 – 64.  Gary Lakin (Fishing Lodge)  17 -12 MAYPOLE AC                                        (GEARYS)1.  Pete Brown 49 -12      Peg 36     […]

“Best Rod” at EFTTEX 2011 – Hardy Marksman Supero

The new Hardy Marksman Supero rod range has won the prestigious “Best Rod “category at EFTTEX 2011. The original Marksman rods very successfully established Hardy’s return to the coarse fishing market. The new Supero range is the next generation from Hardy. These specialist rods feature super high modulus carbon, durable lightweight Fuji line guides and […]

Browning Moorlands Farm June 2011

Tuesday 21.06.11 – Super Cost-Cutter24 fished on Bank, Moors & island1st  Paul Cartwright (Moorlands) 103.14.0 Peg 27 Island2nd Dave Highfield (Moorlands) 67.0.0 Peg 15 Moors3rd Kevin Roderick (Moorlands) 66.8.0 Peg 18 Moors Wednesday 22.06.11 – Over 50’s21 fished on Silver & Middle1st Steve Berry (Fishermen’s Friend) 101.9.0 Peg 15 Silver2nd Mal Watson (DGL) 97.10.0 Peg 2 Middle3rd Dave Lunn (Fishermen’s Friend) 81.13.0 Peg 35 Silver Thursday 23.06.11 – Cost-Cutter30 fished on Meadow & Moors1st George […]